Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
7 features vs 4 features avg
IPX5, safe for light rain
4 h vs 4.4 h avg
Weaknesses
5.2 Wh/lb vs 7.3 Wh/lb avg
187Wh vs 248Wh avg
250W vs 310W avg
198 lbs vs 229 lbs avg
Compared with 5 similarly priced models ($80–$318), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 5 similarly priced e-scooters ($80–$318), 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 KQi1 is an electric scooter listed at $199. Manufacturer specs put it at 250W of rated motor power, a 187Wh battery, a claimed 14 mile range, and a 16 mph top speed, at 36 lbs.
Next to the 5 other electric scooters in its price band ($80–$318), its strongest numbers are included features (7 features vs 4 features avg) and charge time (4 h vs 4.4 h avg). The tradeoffs are energy density (battery size for the weight) (5.2 Wh/lb vs 7.3 Wh/lb avg) and battery capacity (187Wh vs 248Wh avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings an IPX5, safe for light rain ingress rating.
Full Specifications
NIU KQi1
Powertrain
- Nominal Power
- 250 W
- Peak Power
- 500 W
- Throttle Type
- Full Twist
- Max Incline
- 7° · 12%
- Riding Modes
- 4
- Mode Speeds
- E Save / Sport / Dynamic / Pedestrian
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 187.2 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 5.2 Ah
- Voltage
- 36 V
- Claimed Range
- 14.3 mi23 km
- Charge Time
- 4-6 h
Components
- Front Brake
- Drum
- Rear Brake
- Regen
- Regenerative Braking
- Frame Material
- Steel
- UL 2272
Utility
- Weight
- 35.7 lbs16.2 kg
- Max Load
- 198 lbs89.8 kg
- IP Rating
- IPX5
- Lights
- Front & Rear
- Display
- LCD
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- App Compatible
- Warranty
- 24 mo
- Reflectors
Classification
- Top Speed
- 15.5 mph24.9 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Front Tire
- 8.5x2.0
- Rear Tire
- 8.5x2.0
- Tire Type
- Solid Rubber
Frame & Geometry
- Deck Width
- 5.4"13.7 cm
- Max Handlebar Height
- 45.7"116.1 cm
- Handlebar Width
- 18"45.7 cm
- Overall Length
- 44.9"114 cm
- Folded Height
- 16.6"42.2 cm
- Folding Frame
Smart Features
- Cruise Control
- Speed Modes
- OTA Updates
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