Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Urban CommutingStrengths
10 features vs 7 features avg
90 mi vs 63 mi avg
13.6 Wh/lb vs 10.3 Wh/lb avg
960Wh vs 746Wh avg
Weaknesses
500W vs 710W avg
287 lbs vs 357 lbs avg
Compared with 38 similarly priced models ($599–$999), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 38 similarly priced e-bikes ($599–$999), from manufacturer specs. 50% is mid-pack.
How to read this
Each spoke shows where this vehicle ranks among similarly priced e-bikes: 73% means it beats 73% of them in that area. Rankings come from spec scores computed on fixed scales from manufacturer numbers (the small "spec" value, out of 100), so a high percentage means strong for the money, not perfect. The gray ring and ticks mark mid-pack.
At a Glance
The NIU BQi-C3 Pro is a commuter electric bike listed at $799. Manufacturer specs put it at 500W of rated motor power, a 960Wh battery, a claimed 90 mile range, and a 28 mph top speed, at 71 lbs.
Next to the 38 other electric bikes in its price band ($599–$999), its strongest numbers are included features (10 features vs 7 features avg), claimed range (90 mi vs 63 mi avg), and energy density (battery size for the weight) (13.6 Wh/lb vs 10.3 Wh/lb avg). The tradeoffs are motor power (500W vs 710W avg) and payload capacity (287 lbs vs 357 lbs avg).
Full Specifications
NIU BQi-C3 Pro
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Geared Hub
- Nominal Power
- 500 W
- Peak Power
- 750 W
- Torque
- 45 Nm
- Sensor Type
- Cadence
- Assist Levels
- 3
- Throttle
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 960 Wh
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Claimed Range
- 90 mi144.8 km
- Charge Time
- 5 h
- Removable Battery
- Dual Battery
- Battery Position
- In Frame
Components
- Front Brake
- Mechanical Disc
- Rear Brake
- Mechanical Disc
- Front Rotor
- 180 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 180 mm
- Gears
- 1
- Drive System
- Belt
- Gearing
- Single Speed
- Frame Material
- Aluminum
- Puncture Protection
- UL 2849
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Rigid
- Rear Suspension
- Rigid
Utility
- Weight
- 70.5 lbs32 kg
- Max Load
- 287 lbs130.2 kg
- Rear Rack
- Rear Rack Capacity
- 66 lbs29.9 kg
- Fenders
- Kickstand
- IP Rating
- IP45
- Lights
- Display
- TFT
- Warranty
- 24 mo
Classification
- Category
- Commuter
- Top Assist Speed
- 28 mph45.1 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 27.5"
- Tire Size
- 27.5x2.4
- Tire Category
- All Terrain
Frame & Geometry
- Frame Style
- Step Through
- Min Seat Height
- 32.3"82 cm
- Max Seat Height
- 40.9"103.9 cm
Smart Features
- USB Output
Rider Fit
Fits riders
5'2" – 6'6"157 – 198 cm
One frame size. Heights are the manufacturer's recommendation, not a hard limit.
Rider Fit Notes
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