Infinite Machine’s debut product looks like it was carved out of a steel block in a dystopian future. The design is bold, brutalist, and unapologetically industrial. As a first product offering, it does a great job of catching people’s attention. Whether you like the look or not is up to you, but there is no denying that it is a head-turner. So when I had the opportunity to get some hands-on time with it, I knew I had to jump at that chance.
And after just an hour of riding the P1 around NYC, I can confidently say this thing turns heads for good reason. It’s fast, futuristic, and fun. This is just a first impression, but I’ll have it for an extended period soon — so stay tuned for a deeper dive and complete review. For now, let’s talk about my experience.
The specs
Let’s start with all the specs on paper, so you can see what we are dealing with. There is a lot to like with the P1 because you get:
Power, battery & tech
- 6kW rear hub motor
- Top speed: 65 mph (with Turbo Boost)
- Up to 60 miles of range
- 3.2 kWh removable battery (72V 45Ah)
- Charges with a standard wall outlet
- 7” touchscreen with a clean, CarPlay-style interface
- Infinite Machine app: unlock/start, service, rider management, camera access, OTA updates
- GPS tracking and dual cameras
Safety & design
- ABS braking system
- Fire-resistant battery (UL 2271)
- Kickstand/Park throttle lock, automatic lock system, real-time alerts
- Front electronic wheel lock + motor lock
- Records with both front and rear cameras
- Room for two passengers
- No motorcycle license needed up to 30 mph
- Underseat storage, glovebox, and a bag hook
- Integrated helmet lock
When you see all this, it could almost be overwhelming — the power, the tech, the modular features. But once you’re on it, the P1 is highly approachable. Everything is integrated and easy to use, even for someone with little to no experience riding this type of vehicle. It’s designed to make city commuting feel seamless from day one.
Ride experience
As I mentioned in the beginning, I only had about an hour with the vehicle, so these are my first impressions. I was able to test two of the three drive modes: Eco and Normal. There is also a Sport mode and a speed boost feature that I will be testing in my full review. I got to about 35 to 40mph for this test drive while navigating the NYC streets. I thought this environment was fantastic to see what the feel would be because this is what the P1’s target customer is. Someone who lives in a densely populated city but still needs to travel a few miles daily and doesn’t want to be stuck in traffic or use public transit like subways and buses. We drove through streets filled with potholes, unpaved sections, cobblestone streets, and cars double-parked everywhere and the P1 handled all of it with ease. The front and rear suspension smoothed everything out, and I never once felt like I was losing control, even over all this urban terrain.
One thing that I noticed after a bit is that because it’s fully electric, the ride is dead silent. No motor noise, no hum, just wind and city sounds. It felt like I was gliding through the streets, which made the ride even more immersive and surreal in the best way.
Tech experience
For me, the tech is half the selling point of a product like this. Of course, ride quality is extremely important, but being used to driving a Tesla, I want my tech experience to be straightforward and work. The P1 does this and does it exceptionally well. Everything is controlled from the Infinite Machine App. I have not gotten to use it on my own phone, but they showed me how it all works, and if you are familiar with the Tesla app, then you will feel right at home. The app allows you to:
- Use your phone as your key
- Add additional riders
- Set up service
- Access the built-in front and rear cameras
- Get theft alerts and alarm triggers
- Receive over-the-air updates
The app allows for everything and syncs beautifully with the 7-inch touchscreen on the P1 itself. The display feels like a mini CarPlay hub, responsive, clean, and easy to navigate.
One thing I did notice, though, is that the speaker under the display is pretty quiet. With how silent the ride is, a more robust built-in speaker system would be awesome. Infinite Machine is already working on a Bluetooth speaker add-on, which could scratch that itch.
Safety & security measures
They thought of everything security-wise. It has auto-lock features that engage when unattended. If someone messes with it, you get an alert, a siren goes off, and the vehicle locks itself down via motor and front wheel locks. It even records video using its dual cameras, a big win for safety and peace of mind. The kickstand and Park mode disable the throttle, so you can’t accidentally start engaging the P1. I would feel confident leaving this parked outside and not worry about someone stealing it. If they somehow can load it on top of it, it has an LTE connection, so I will always know where it is. It even has a backup power source if the battery is removed to power all the P1 controls and features.
Final take
The Infinite Machine P1 is a very cool and unique-looking e-scooter that checks off most boxes people would want out of a high-end and premium electric scooter. It’s a bold, tech-driven, design-first approach to urban mobility that seems to deliver.
Yes, it’s early days. Yes, it’s a startup. Yes, it’s expensive at a $10,000 starting price. But if this is their first swing? I’m excited to see what comes next. As I stated, I will have a full review coming soon when I get the chance to actually live with the P1 and see what its like to use it daily.
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