Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
13 features vs 5 features avg
265 lbs vs 225 lbs avg
IPX5, safe for light rain
Weaknesses
6.3 Wh/lb vs 8.1 Wh/lb avg
243Wh vs 298Wh avg
300W vs 359W avg
0.45 mph/lb vs 0.50 mph/lb avg
Compared with 18 similarly priced models ($262–$436), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 18 similarly priced e-scooters ($262–$436), from manufacturer specs. 50% is mid-pack.
How to read this
Each spoke shows where this vehicle ranks among similarly priced e-scooters: 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 KQi 100F is an electric scooter listed at $349. Manufacturer specs put it at 300W of rated motor power, a 243Wh battery, a claimed 18 mile range, and a 17 mph top speed, at 39 lbs.
Next to the 18 other electric scooters in its price band ($262–$436), its strongest numbers are included features (13 features vs 5 features avg) and payload capacity (265 lbs vs 225 lbs avg). The tradeoffs are energy density (battery size for the weight) (6.3 Wh/lb vs 8.1 Wh/lb avg) and battery capacity (243Wh vs 298Wh avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings an IPX5, safe for light rain ingress rating.
Full Specifications
NIU KQi 100F
Powertrain
- Nominal Power
- 300 W
- Peak Power
- 600 W
- Throttle Type
- Full Twist
- Max Incline
- 9° · 15%
- Controller Type
- Foc
- Riding Modes
- 4
- Mode Speeds
- E Save / Sport / Custom / Pedestrian
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 243 Wh
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Claimed Range
- 18 mi29 km
- Charge Time
- 5-6 h
Components
- Front Brake
- Drum
- Rear Brake
- Regen
- Regenerative Braking
- Frame Material
- Steel
- UL 2272
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Coil
- Suspension Travel
- 36 mm
Utility
- Weight
- 38.8 lbs17.6 kg
- Max Load
- 265 lbs120.2 kg
- IP Rating
- IPX5
- Lights
- Front & Rear
- Turn Signals
- Display
- LCD
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- App Compatible
- Motor Lock
- Warranty
- 24 mo
- Brake Light
- Reflectors
Classification
- Top Speed
- 17.4 mph28 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Front Tire
- 9.5x2.3
- Rear Tire
- 9.5x2.3
- Tire Type
- Pneumatic Tubed
Frame & Geometry
- Deck Length
- 17.2"43.7 cm
- Deck Width
- 5.1"13 cm
- Ground Clearance
- 3.1"7.9 cm
- Max Handlebar Height
- 48.4"122.9 cm
- Handlebar Width
- 23.1"58.7 cm
- Foldable Handlebars
- Overall Length
- 45.4"115.3 cm
- Overall Width
- 23.1"58.7 cm
- Overall Height
- 48.4"122.9 cm
- Folded Length
- 45.4"115.3 cm
- Folded Width
- 7.2"18.3 cm
- Folded Height
- 19.9"50.5 cm
- Folding Frame
- Fold Mechanism
- Stem
Smart Features
- Cruise Control
- Speed Modes
- Speed Limiting
- Acceleration Adjustment
- OTA Updates
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