Does Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Go have to be activated before it can be used?

Yes, have to been activated before using. Or the speed limit will be 10 km /h. And there will be a buzzer prompt after booting.
Note: The QR code on dashboard is used to activate, please keep it well. Watch the tutorial for activating the scooter for beginners, do not quit until you complete the tutorial, otherwise, the activation will fail.