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Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
9 features vs 5 features avg
0.78 mph/lb vs 0.45 mph/lb avg
26 lbs vs 65 lbs avg
17.5 Wh/lb vs 12.7 Wh/lb avg
Weaknesses
350W vs 1171W avg
451Wh vs 826Wh avg
20 mph vs 29 mph avg
31 mi vs 40 mi avg
Compared with 24 similarly priced models ($772–$1,286), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 24 similarly priced e-scooters ($772–$1,286), 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 Air X is an electric scooter listed at $1,029. 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 24 other electric scooters in its price band ($772–$1,286), its strongest numbers are included features (9 features vs 5 features avg), speed for its weight (0.78 mph/lb vs 0.45 mph/lb avg), and weight (26 lbs vs 65 lbs avg). The tradeoffs are motor power (350W vs 1171W avg) and battery capacity (451Wh vs 826Wh avg).
Full Specifications
NIU KQi Air X
Powertrain
- 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
- Watt Hours
- 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
Components
- Front Brake
- Mechanical Disc
- Rear Brake
- Regen
- Regenerative Braking
- Frame Material
- Carbon
- UL 2272
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Rigid
- Rear Suspension
- Rigid
Utility
- Weight
- 25.8 lbs11.7 kg
- Max Load
- 265 lbs120.2 kg
- IP Rating
- IP55
- Lights
- Front & Rear
- Turn Signals
- Terrain Type
- Street
- Display
- LED
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- App Compatible
- 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
- 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
- OTA Updates
- NFC Unlock
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