At a glance
The NIU KQi Air is a electric scooter listed at $764. Manufacturer specs put it at 350W of rated motor power, a 451Wh battery, a claimed 31 mile range, and a 20 mph top speed, at 26 lbs.
Next to the 29 other electric scooters in its price band ($573–$955), its strongest numbers are included features (13 features vs 5 features avg), speed for its weight (0.76 mph/lb vs 0.45 mph/lb avg), and energy density (battery size for the weight) (17.2 Wh/lb vs 11.0 Wh/lb avg). The tradeoffs are motor power (350W vs 681W avg) and battery capacity (451Wh vs 623Wh avg).
Spec-based analysis, computed from manufacturer-published numbers and compared against 29 similar electric scooters by price. No hands-on testing yet.
Strengths & weaknesses
Strengths
13 features vs 5 features avg
0.76 mph/lb vs 0.45 mph/lb avg
17.2 Wh/lb vs 11.0 Wh/lb avg
26 lbs vs 56 lbs avg
Weaknesses
350W vs 681W avg
451Wh vs 623Wh avg
31 mi vs 39 mi avg
20 mph vs 25 mph avg
Compared with 29 similarly priced models ($573–$955), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Category scores out of 100 from manufacturer specs, with the median of 29 similarly priced e-scooters ($573–$955) for context
Scores out of 100. The gray tick marks the median of similarly priced e-scooters.
How to read this: each spoke is a category score out of 100, computed from manufacturer specs on fixed scales. Every vehicle is measured on the same scales, so scores don't shift as our database grows. Further from the center is better. The gray line shows the median score of similarly priced e-scooters for context.
Full Specifications
NIU KQi Air
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Hub
- Nominal Power
- 350 W
- Peak Power
- 700 W
- Throttle Type
- Full Twist
- Max Incline
- 11° · 20%
- Riding Modes
- 4
- Mode Speeds
- E Save / Sport / Dynamic / Pedestrian
Battery & Range
- Capacity
- 451.2 Wh
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Battery Type
- Li Ion
- Battery Brand
- LG
- Claimed Range
- 31 mi49.9 km
- Charge Time
- 5 h
- Cell Format
- 21700
- Smart BMS
Build Quality
- Front Brake
- Mechanical Disc
- Rear Brake
- Regen
- Regenerative Braking
- Frame Material
- Carbon
- UL 2272
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Rigid
- Rear Suspension
- Rigid
Utility
- Weight
- 26.2 lbs11.9 kg
- Max Load
- 265 lbs120.2 kg
- IP Rating
- IP55
- Lights
- Front & Rear
- Turn Signals
- Terrain Type
- Street
- Display
- LED
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- App Compatible
- Motor Lock
- Warranty
- 24 mo
- Deck/Side Lights
- Horn
- Electronic
Classification
- Top Speed
- 20 mph32.2 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Front Tire
- 9.5"
- Rear Tire
- 9.5"
- Tire Type
- Pneumatic Tubeless
Frame & Geometry
- Seat
- None
- Deck Length
- 21.7"55.1 cm
- Deck Width
- 7.5"19.1 cm
- Ground Clearance
- 2.9"7.4 cm
- Max Handlebar Height
- 46.7"118.6 cm
- Handlebar Width
- 21.3"54.1 cm
- Overall Length
- 44.9"114 cm
- Folded Height
- 18.9"48 cm
- Folding Frame
Smart Features
- Cruise Control
- Speed Modes
- Speed Limiting
- Acceleration Adjustment
- OTA Updates
- NFC Unlock
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