Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
11 features vs 5 features avg
265 lbs vs 226 lbs avg
IPX5, safe for light rain
38 lbs vs 42 lbs avg
Weaknesses
300W vs 422W avg
243Wh vs 322Wh avg
18 mi vs 23 mi avg
6.4 Wh/lb vs 8.0 Wh/lb avg
Compared with 21 similarly priced models ($322–$536), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 21 similarly priced e-scooters ($322–$536), 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 100P is an electric scooter listed at $429. 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 38 lbs.
Next to the 21 other electric scooters in its price band ($322–$536), its strongest numbers are included features (11 features vs 5 features avg), payload capacity (265 lbs vs 226 lbs avg), and weight (38 lbs vs 42 lbs avg). The tradeoffs are motor power (300W vs 422W avg) and battery capacity (243Wh vs 322Wh avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings an IPX5, safe for light rain ingress rating.
Full Specifications
NIU KQi 100P
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
- Amp-Hours
- 5.2 Ah
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Claimed Range
- 18 mi29 km
- Charge Time
- 5-6 h
Components
- Front Brake
- Drum
- Rear Brake
- Regen
- Regenerative Braking
- UL 2272
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Coil
- Suspension Travel
- 36 mm
Utility
- Weight
- 38.1 lbs17.3 kg
- Max Load
- 265 lbs120.2 kg
- IP Rating
- IPX5
- Lights
- Front & Rear
- 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
- 20.5"52.1 cm
- Overall Length
- 45.4"115.3 cm
- Overall Height
- 48.4"122.9 cm
- Folded Height
- 19.9"50.5 cm
- Folding Frame
Smart Features
- Cruise Control
- Speed Modes
- Speed Limiting
- Acceleration Adjustment
- OTA Updates
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