A REAL Segway Competitor - NIU KQi3 Pro Review
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I just tested the KQI3 in the NIU Toronto Store today. After owning several Apollo scooters, I must say the build quality really exceeded my expectations for a beginner scooter. The 9.5 in. air tires really absorb all the bumps on the road well, even without suspensions. The 350w motor performs really well and has plenty of power for acceleration. The deck has plenty of space for my feet. The mechanical brakes feel very smooth and has responsive stopping power. I specially like the design of the head light. It reminds me of the arc reactor of Iron Man. The folding stem of the scooter is top notch. It is extremely easy to use and yet provide a very sturdy feel, when riding in top speed. Majority of the wiring are well hidden within the stems of the scooter. The overall appearance of the scooter has a modern look and yet very practical. I would strongly recommend this scooter to everyone who are looking for a well build scooter. In my opinion, NIU has just set a new standard for owning a beginner scooter. Also, honourable mention to the friendly store staff, Kyle who patiently explained everything to me. The test drive was awesome. I really enjoyed the excellent customer experience today. :)
Very insightful! Thanks for sharing.
I may actully test it tmr in Montreal
I’m thinking of getting the Apollo air 2024
I own a local eScooter rental & retail business in Florida and I just made the switch to NIU from Segway G30 Max. I'll keep everyone updated on how they hold up?!
Nice! Good luck Scott! I spent a couple years in the sharing business (Skip and Lime, doing local Ops for San Francisco) -Paul
That a bad mistake
@@RideWithAnthony well, not really! Segway is stopping production on the G30 max. Soon they will not even be available
How has it been going?
What part of Fl.???
Great scooter for the price. I recently bought an almost new KQi3 Pro from a local private seller for $500 CAD. The scooter has 200km on it and is working properly with no physical damage. I really like the outstanding build quality, the iconic head light and the patented folding mechanism. The only take away is no suspension, but the 9.5 inch tubeless tires seems to absorb a lot more bumps, when comparing to other scooters with suspensions. The top speed of 20 MPH is enough for me to used as a daily commuter. NIU has done an excellent job to deliver a reliable scooter with good ride quality. I strongly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a beginner scooter. Also, the regen automatically kicks in, when l release the throttle. This feature will reduce a lot of mechanical brake wear.
Love my KQi2 Pro, thanks to you guys, build quality is outstanding, and it does what it needs to do very well.
Their app is definitely top-notch.
One of my favourite features is the app-less lock option which can be enabled/disabled (press and hold power button to turn off, and keep pressing it down for 3 more seconds to enable app-lock mode, which requires app to unlock).
I'll be looking closely at all their offerings from now on.
Thanks for this great video and solid review! I just bought kqi3pro from best buy. It arrives Thursday (today is Saturday). All I hear are great things. I have seen 2 different ppl, on separate occasions, on the philly Septa bus, and asked them if they'd buy it again. Both answered in less than one second with an enthusiastic YES. One was a large man, 220 lbs with a tool box, and the other was a 120 lb lady. Both carried theirs folded no problem. The man, my size, schlepping a similar load to and fro work, swore it's even better than his motorcycle. So, I spent the 1k. It was a scary purchase but I'm super stoked!!!! The warranty is clutch for relieving some of the price point anxiety. Your review is comforting, also. Salute. Thanks.
Awesome! Enjoy your new scooter. -Vosk
Should be one click to light and two for switching modes. When you are riding 18mph and want to turn lights on with one hand, youll definetly miss and change mode, wich will automatically e-brake and cut the throttle since it wants to get at e-save 15km/h speed. Saying from Kqi2 Pro experience
My wife and I have 2 niu kq13 pro's!
We love them ! Very good quality!
Great video here 👍 take care
Great to hear Bryce! -Paul
I own a black kqi3 pro and it’s been great when it works I’ve named it in the app error101 because at least once a week it throws an error code but then fixes it self but one time I had to pay 65 bucks to replace my motor brushes because I wore them out after only 300 miles on the odometer I’m now at 700 miles and going strong
Nice to hear that it has great braking, it makes me kinda regret going for the Kqi2 pro. Its "small" front drum brake doesnt make the cut and rear e-brake only engages at certain speed, quite agresively, locking the rear wheel. Plus sometimes gets confused and has a lot of lag or "ghosting". I hope that an OTA firmware upgrade can aliviate it
Hi Daniel,
Have you tried adjusting the front brake cable on your KQi2 Pro? Ours works really well, but does take strong hands to get the most from it. With a tighter brake cable, you'll get more front brake and less rear since I think the KQi2 Pro has the same variable regen setup (I'll double check). The KQi2 Pro does have a smoother ride and slightly better handling, but the difference is subtle.
-Paul
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide Hey Paul, I got a KQi2 pro as well and I'm also having some brake problems (I love the scooter overall though, it's amazing). How are you able to adjust the brake cable? And also, recently, at the start of each scooter session, my brakes don't seem to be working properly. It feels like it needs time to "warm up" before they work at 100%. Is that normal?
I have the Ninebot Max and KQi3 Pro. The Ninebot Max is broken because of a electrical problem and is currently out of warranty so I needed a new scooter, found the KQi3 Pro and it looked super nice so purchased it.
The KQi3 Pro is better than the Ninebot Max in just about every conceivable way. The only thing that's worse, of course, is the smaller battery. Even then, I don't notice much a difference in my range, maybe the Max goes an extra 10% further based on my testing. The KQi3 Pro still has plenty of range.
KQi3 Pros over Ninebot Max:
Cheaper
Much better looking
Better build quality(by quite a bit IMO)
Better brakes
Better headlight
Better speed/acceleration(more snappy and fun to ride)
Wider tires
Better Phone App
Wider handlebars(and better grips and thumb lever by far)
Better deck
Better fender placement(Ninebot Max fender breaks constantly and needs replacement, KQi3 Pro is near impossible to break
Much better folding design and less cables sticking out
No noise when riding(shaking, rattling etc)
Ninebot Max pros over KQi3 Pro:
Bigger battery
So yes, the KQi3 Pro is a real Ninebot Max killer. The Ninebot Max was great for it's time but that time is over. And the KQi3 Pro is cheaper!
NIU did an amazing job with the KQi3 Pro, the KQi3 Max will just be insane and hopefully they plan to release even better versions in the future.
Super insightful! Thanks for sharing.
think another con is the weight. is it noticeable? can you lift the niu on to public transit?
well, don't want to curb your enthusiasm, but tires are not wider (in fact smaller), deck is not wider, there are not less cables but more, and the rest is rather equal as reported in the review:) seen 20.3kg value, all other offers in the market, checked 100s of reviews and specs, and bought Ninebot as the city scooter today as there's still nothing better, but i drive proper suspension scooter mostly:)
I'm still shopping for my 1st future scooter purchase. So all of these video your team makes are super helpful and highly informative. Thank you for all the hard work and fun you put in to making these videos for us.
One question I have is in regards to the needing to kick to start feature. Let's say a particular scooter has the option to disable or enable that feature. Would you get increased driving range if the needing to kick to start was enabled vs disabled?
And being pro's in the scooter industry. You seem like the best people to ask. I'm wanting something that goes 18-20mpg. Doesn't suck on hills or need annoying tire changes and can handle mild dirt path off roading.
What would be your top two or three picks meeting those criteria?
Even if you don't answer. I appreciate all your content and look forward to more. Thank You!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
I totally agree with your assessment. This is a really well build scooter under $1000 USD. NIU has just set a new standard. As always, thank you for your great video.
Awesome! Thanks for watching.
Also set a new standard for my scooter when it's broken right after assembly. Horrible customer service
Got one two days ago, love it so far.
Btw, I’m big guy, 6’2 and around 227lb and I can get max speed (that shows on display) 32km without problems carrying my backpack that probably adds a good weight and uphill (not too inclined) the lowest I got was 25km and to me that is pretty good. I haven’t tested the range but have done some short trips around 10km and the app still showing a good range left. Overall great first scooter, I just suggest to adjust the tires psi to 48 or even 50, that was a huge improvement to my ride.
Awesome! Enjoy your new scooter & stay safe. Thanks for watching. -Vosk
It's important to note that unlike apollo it's a real 2 years warranty/10 000km warranty while Apollo 2 years is in reality 1 year + 1 year where you pay for cost of parts.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
10k km in an awesome waranty. I have a m365 with a twin battery, it was been in havy use as a food delivery in Hollywood, have over 7k miles on it right now. i'm pretty sure it can last a lot more miles.
Well done Ruhoer! -Paul
I just received the MAX and it's great. I got it for 799 and a free helmet. I Love it and the tires are self healing , so no flats, must buy
Awesome! Enjoy your new ride.
Where did u get it bro?
Every E-Scooter owner be aware! I watched one of rider guides videos and it made me buy the niu kqi3 pro, and i loved it! everything about it was perfect! That was all until a few weeks ago. I was riding and i fell. I ended up in the ER with a broken elbow. I really wish i was wearing elbow and knee pads. Luckily, I was wearing a helmet. If I was not I would be VERY injured! I fell very hard on my side and rolled over. So PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, WEAR A HELMET AND OTHER PROTECTION!
Stay safe out there! Feel better. -Vosk
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide Thank you so much! I will!
Good review.
I didn’t know about the “incremental” regenerative braking. I knew it had regen, but thought it was oddly surprisingly smooth compared to my Zero 10x and Joyor Y7-s regen which both come on hard.
My KQI3 Pro came with kick start , but I was able to turn it off. I don’t remember if there was a p-setting adjustment or if it was in a update. Same thing with cruise control.. cruise control didn’t work until a update or something.
It’s a very satisfying scooter. A larger battery would be nice , so very much looking forward to a future review on a KQI3 “Max” version !
Thank you so much Ray. Yeah, the variable regen isn't documented anywhere and is something I haven't seen discussed in any other reviews. The regen feels really good (noticeably different from other regen brakes), so I thought I would check. -Paul
Good brakes are always a welcomed feature.
Bought one of these and can confirm it has Zero Start now. Using it for a 7mi/day commute, very nice. I might look for something a little faster later on.
Great to hear!
How many miles do you get in a single charge and how much time does it take to fully charge?
@@devangvyas9996 I'm going about 7 miles on 35%, the longest trip I did was 12 miles and that was about 60%. So if you take it down to zero, I could see about 20 to 21 miles. It's usually about 2.5 hours for about 30-35% charge.
Have you ever had any software issues
@@txterbug No software issues. It's been pretty good so far.
the problem is with all the other scooter then Ninebot and Xiaomi parts are expensive hard to find also not easy to modified them, thats why i stay with ninebot max and all xiaomi scooter as i own 1 xiaomi and 2 ninebot, i can easy fix them and find part also easy to modified them
What sort of mods have you done? -Paul
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide like to pimp them put extra battery dual motor all of that stuff
yeah and most of them have messy wires. Ninebot only have one 4pin julet connect wire and done
@@AAA-qd8xx well that is a easy fix bro dont need to break a sweat if thats your prob
@@KingAlakdan_05 no its complement for ninebot
Next month I'll be buying my first e scooter for trips into my local town. But ibe been really on the fence about what to get. Originally i was going to get the mi pro 2, but that changed when i found out about the ninebot G30 max. But now looking further into the scooter scene. I think i wanna get the KQi3 pro. It seems to be the best of everything without to many negatives. If anybody has any insight on what i should get please pet me know, im still learning about it all :)
That’s awesome! Enjoy your new scooter.
Bought NIU scooters based on this great video. UNFORTUNATELY, my first NIU KQi2 had a charging problem after 1 month and had to be returned. So I upped it to the KQi3. I've loved this scooter for 3 months now, but last night experienced ANOTHER ELECTRONICS PROBLEM, error 03. These things seem to be soooo potentially great [the ride, the speed, the power, the look], but an electrical problem can turn them into bricks pretty quickly. I've bought 2 and had 2 electrical problems. :(
Please reach out to NIU for assistance!
Great review with the technical stats. I have a Kqi3 Pro and zero start is possible depending on the firmware and app version, based on the region,
Thanks for the kind words! -Paul
25MPH TUNING FIXED - I bought this and love it so far. I've also adjusted mine to push the 25mph speed and its very easy to do as you go to the "Custom" setting and turn it on and adjust the "Top speed" top 25mph. It literally takes a minute to do.
Thanks for sharing
I’ve had the Kqi3 pro for 2 months now. 115 miles later, I got a rear flat tire. Impossible to get replacement tires from the company, nor can you get any spare tire from any other online vendor. Replacement tires seem out of stock always. How do I even change a tire on this scooter?! There aren’t any videos online explaining how to change the tire, considering everything is so tightly covered on this scooter. So right now it’s just sitting in my garage, -_- Also, the reviews on Amazon are a little concerning :(
If y’all know where I can find replacement tires, lmk. Blessings!
UPDATE………
They sent me a brand new tire, for free! They oleo included videos of how to change the tire. I added “flatOut” slime to prevent any future flats. Fingers crossed. I’m happy with the outcome.
That’s disappointing! Hopefully you will find a replacement tire soon. -Vosk
Don't know if you found the tire replacement yet, but they are available on the NIU website (accessories)... Plus, if you call/message NUI, they will even take care of it (though it will take time because it will have to be shipped - but yes, I was told this would be taken care of while under warranty - I have the email). Either way - you can get a tire. When you replace it, I would put some FlatOut or Armor-Dilloz in it... I hope this helps you.
put Slime tire sealant in the tire. no need to replace the tire.
Thank, I already replaced the tire, customer service helped and sent me one for free! I put flat out slime in it just in case and prevent any future flats.
@@thatkiddash Was it hard to replace the tire? Did you hit a nail on the previous tire?
why mostly scooter doesnt have key for antitheft
Some do! Some don’t! Depends on the brand.
My kqi3 pro goes 32 mph definitely recommend 🔥
NIU should’ve been on the best lightweight scooter list from yesterdays video
Good point. Both NIU scooters are awesome and within the range of some which were included. -Paul
The ultra black Kqi3 pro is currently 200 dollars off on Amazon. Just ordered one! 😊
Very insightful! Thanks for sharing.
I'm thinking of ordering this during Niu's upcoming Independence Day sale as my first scooter! It seems like a great all-rounder for beginners but at the same time, I'm also leaning towards spending bit more for a Vsett 8.
The Ql3 rocks!!
If you plan on riding it a lot, the Vsett 8 is a better scooter in the long run. They make a dual motor one called 8 plus that is awesome. Would last you long before you want a faster one :}
Independence Day sale started, did you get it?
@@JerKKeR I ended up ordering the kqi3 and just waiting on shipping right now.
Edit: well the scooter was delivered before I was even sent a shipping confirmation! Unboxed it and it looks and feels solid! I switched the brake cables around so that the right brake lever controls the rear and left lever controls front brakes, like a bicycle.
I purchased the KQI3 pro. It is 5 weeks old and it has less than 40 miles. It started to grind while riding. We contacted customer support and we have not received a response. The sad part is that we love the scooter and brought it with us to St. Augustine on our vacation. Customer support has yet to respond
How long has it been ? -Vosk
What came out of customer support on your issue?
I managed to active zero kick-start using an older version of the app, where zero-start (no kick needed ) and cruise controll, The latest version of the app on my phone now has the cruise controll function added... but still not the zero--start, so i am so glad i managed to fix the zero-start on my scoot, even as a new rider i haaaaate the kick to start function, it feels so bad, i want to have the power at my fingerfips immediately.
That’s awesome! Definitely cool feature
Why did they disable zero-start feature?
i just bought a KQi2 Pro and its super cool but the app doesnt connect to the scooter thru my Oneplus 6T for no apparent reason. I've got in contact with NIU but they gave me a pretty useless response. I hit them back so hopefully I'll get more from them soon.
I had to use my stepmother's iPhone to set up the scooter, and this has left me stuck without the "custom mode", although I can access the other prebuilt speeds.
I have heard that there is a way to access higher-than-maximum speeds and zero start from a special combination of throttle/brake presses while standing still, hopefully modders will find out how to access the controller thru a custom apk or arduino some time soon so that we can just do whatever we want with it.
Awesome! Enjoy your scooter.
I would like to provide some further insight, especially regarding the KQi3 Sport, which was not reviewed. I basically ordered a KQi2 Pro and what arrived at my doorstep was a KQi3 Sport. NIU is aware of their mistake and they have yet to tell me whether I have to send the scoot back or if I can keep the free upgrade.
Basically here in Europe all 3 NIU electric scooters are locked to a max speed of 25km/h (15mph) due to regulations. Any scooter that goes above this speed would require a DMV registration, a number plate, insurance and a drivers license to operate. (in Germany this is even stricter with a max of 20km/h (12mph))
In my country (Austria) there is not only the 25km/h max speed but also a max wattage of 600W, which could render the KQi3 Pro with its peak wattage of 700W illegal to operate without the requirements mentioned above. So in terms of speed the KQi3 Pro has no advantage here. It will also be much more costly to operate as a legally registered fully fletched vehicle rather than just a scooter. The Range and dual disk breaking system is of course a big pro for the KQi3 Pro.
I still think with all the legal shortcomings for the KQi3 Pro in my country, the KQi3 Sport feels like this awkward middle child. The 'Malcolm in the middle' of scooters. Being a KQi3 it is bigger, heavier and bulkier than it's little brother the KQi2 Pro, it also costs 100€ more, and has no added range benefit, all it does have that beats the KQi2 Pro is a front disk brake, while the rear still uses an electric drum brake like the KQi2 Pro (and of course the same app feature set of the KQi3 Pro) but because of that disk brake it has exposed brake wire on the stem base, which the KQi2 Pro boasted about not having. additionally the KQi2 Pro has bigger tires.
My advice for European viewers (especially for my fellow Austrians) is that if you do not have the correct license for the KQi3 Pro, get the KQi2 Pro unless you really really need that disk brake in the front and KQi3 features that the KQi3 Sport has and are willing to sacrifice compactness, tire size and an extra 100€ for it. If you do have a license and are willing to go through the hoops of bureaucracy or live in a country where 700W still doesn't require one, the KQi3 Pro is the perfect be all end all commuter scooter for under 1000€, yet the KQi2 Pro is the price to performance KING in my honest opinion.
Very insightful! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for this very informative post. Trying to make a decision here in NL.
Guys what's better KQi 3 pro or Ninebot f2 pro?
Thx for great reviews)
KQi3
It looks like the deck and bottom are plastic with an aluminum surrounded tubing. Is this correct?
Yes. -Paul
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide if thats the case the bottom and deck might be fragile!
Do you think this single motor/esc can handle long hilly terrains, with lots of hills, without burning out? 🤔
For hills dual motor is best!
This is really tempting to buy. I need a 2nd scooter. I wana wait for the Navee N65, but have no idea when it will come to USA
It’s definitely an awesome scooter!
Should I get the niu scooter or Apollo Air what is better
Go with the AIR! You can grab $50 off with code RIDERGUIDE
I bought $NIU stocks yesterday. I think the stock is undervalued.
I owned some stock for a while! I agree! They are a great company. -Paul
great review. to be honest I like the cleaner look of the KQi2 Pro. Why would NIU not hide that horrible Disk cable in the front? leaning towards the KQi2 Pro... thoughts?
They are both really good! The value on both are one of the best out there.
Ninebot Max is not slower here in Amerca, it's the same with 30 km/h. Must take that into account when reviewing.
Thanks for the tip! -Vosk
Look like Segway ninebot F40 series,Looking forward for ESG test F Series! thanks!
Thanks for watching! Stay safe.
Nice, and it's.....
........
Rear wheel drive!
Yessssssssssss
Thanks for watching! Stay Safe. -Vosk
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide Stay safe is great advice, maybe as you guys get even bigger in popularity (cuz u will) you could do an ESG style safety gear testing and review?
Where do they come from,... since mamufacturing and the supply chain are now nonexistent ?
Hong Kong
this scooter go so pretty fast then all this time i thought i was really at 32km/h but when i check waze it show me 29 30km/h.... the most cheapest scooter show the real time speed niu should fix that because everybody think that scooter go to 32km/h u have to keep the app open to realise ur real is 30km/h when the indicator show 2km/h more then the real speed usely it when the car came older not out of the box niu should fix that issue and i hope they gonna fix that issue
Awesome! Thanks for sharing. -Vosk
Anyone know where I could get replacement brake pads and tires for this?
You can get the size and try amazon!
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide Would you guys happen to know the sizes?
Thank you for the great review! Really love your channel. Do you guys have ESG specs for the new max version? I'm curious if it really gets up to 40 miles and if it weighs 46 lbs.
Review should be coming in near future! -Vosk
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide thank you so much!!
i reach 20mph (32km/h) even on 10° up hill down hill 33 34km/h top speed and 29km/h when the battery reach 10% and after 28 km of range with speed btw 15 and 25 km/h (90% flat surface) i had 12km left of range with 5% of battery left and i am only 140lb (63kg) so i pretty sur if i drive on eco mode i can do about 55km on single charge. like u said this scooter it the chinese's mercedes benz on 2 baby wheels my favorite feature the front light that u see on luxury car, the fancy LED display, the torque and the performance tires. i really don t car to give a kick to start the scooter. on eco mode very boring torque but excellent for the range. this is the best escooter on the market so far. maybe that baby doesnt reach 100km/h like vett10+ or dualtron but dualtron and vett10+ doesnt have a luxury feature and my trust like Niu KQi3 pro.
Awesome! Glad you are enjoying your scooter. Thanks for watching & stay safe.
-Vosk
The built in speedometer is not accurate - it registers "32 km/h" well before that speed is even reached. In fact, most of the time the speedometer is reading 32 km/h the actual speed is around 27 or 28 km/h. The range you are measuring is likely also inaccurate. Try using a GPS app to see what your real numbers are.
Can you mod this to get longer range, put better lights on it. And having the kick stand thing in the back were you rest your foot on when you ride ? Where can I buy new tires and how do I even replace the tires because eventually tires go bald. And battery too have to replace that as well.
You cannot get more range without changing many major components!
Regarding the brake calipers: can you provide a close up or link to where they can be purchased?
Great question. I don't see any branding on them. If I were buying aftermarket brakes, and wanted to keep things simple I'd probably just go for semi hydraulic brakes. -Paul
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide Only pure mechanical brakes for this ol' chunk of coal
@@PickingBlueberries I think Paul meant that you can put cable pull hydraulic brakes on any scooter that has mechanical with out going inside the deck
heres a good one for you, im having a debate, varla pegusus or niu KQi3 max. Im not really to concerned about 30mph i feel ill never really be going that fast but never know lol
Niu seems like it’s better built! -Vosk
Guys, thank you for the incredible amount of work you put into your detailed reviews, truly appreciate it! I'm about to pull the trigger on either the KQi2 Pro or KQi3 Pro this week. In looking at the specs it actually looks like the KQi2 pro's handlebars are actually a couple of inches taller than the more expensive KQi3. I'm around 6'4 and was leaning towards the KQi3, but if the handle height is actually taller on the KQi2 pro I'll go with that one. Can you please confirm from your testing? Thanks again for the excellent work!
Thanks for the kind words! Stay safe
Hey, just curious if you ever confirmed this? Wondering the same myself!
@@imgmatt Hello! I hear it's borderline but should be okay, I'd imagine might have to bend over just a bit to use with bent arms.
If u didn't buy ut believe me, the KQI3 Max worth every single penny.
Great review. Dumb question; how do you get price protection in case it's lower on prime day? Do you have to claim it or is it automatic?
Hi @Danny O,
Please contact the seller NIU Global(NOT Amazon) to ask for the difference refund after Prime Deal.
The exact refund will be in line with the Prime Day Price. -Paul
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide Is this only available on the KQi3 Pro, or could I use it towards the 2 Pro? As well, would they honor it in Canada, considering it's the same seller?
Great review but the walmart link is not working :/
It must have expired then unfortunately!
A better range and it's a winner!
thanks for the feedback! pretty good value for what it is.
I swear I saw a video by you guys talking about the KQi3 Max and specifically the nail test on the self healing tires, but I can't find it anymore. Is it still up?
The max is not up yet!
is there a seat available for this, i saw it at best buy next to the segway d40x but the segway had a seat and i need a seat
We have not seen a seat! But please email CS and they will tell you for sure!
Are there any cheap and easy ways to make it go any faster?
Unfortunately not! -Vosk
Will you be doing a review on the KQi3 Max any time soon?
Yes we will be testing that! -Vosk
Take a drink everytime you hear KQi :). I got this as my 1st escooter
what does walk mode do?? like it automatically runs forward?
Easier to push! No resistance
Excellent video .
Can anyone tell me how I could purchase the KQi3 pro in the UK ?
Not in stock anywhere and their website doesn’t deliver to the UK 🙁
Are there any dealers by you? -Vosk
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide Got one from Amazon 🇬🇧😁
Thanks Guys
I was just about to order the i3 Pro but the discount code for Amazon no longer works. Saids this video only 3 weeks old too. Would love to get a discount. 🤞🏻🙏🏻
Unfortunately they change or remove the discount codes at their discretion!
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide I got it from the Walmart link and can’t wait for it to arrive! 😎
I have a problem with my Mac Wheel scooter. Recently, my scooter's readings have been funky. For instance, on speed 2, it says im going 15 mph when in fact, speed 2 is always at around 10 mph. And speed 3 says 20 mph when its 15 mph. Even though it says 15 & 20, the speed of each ride mode feels the same as if it were 10 mph and 15 mph. Is there something wrong here. I used the self check system on the app and says it good
Our recommendation would be to contact the company and get proper assistance!
-Vosk
Great reviews. Made me notice the Niu. Didn't know it existed. Coupon code for Amazon does not work. Maybe it's outdated???
Yes it’s expired but check out our Black Friday deals th-cam.com/video/J-bMkHDPVDU/w-d-xo.html
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide that's what I'm waiting on. I actually bought the Niu kqi3 pro and returned it. That was over a month ago. I want to get the Max. Just waiting on Amazon and Black Friday.
I’m about 300lbs do you think it will hold up? Which scooter would you recommend for single motor scooters?
Would recommend a dual motor scooter!
So the range is 20 miles even though it says 31 miles max? 10 miles is a big difference, so I'm a little confused about that
The tested miles and the claimed miles are always different! We test it on full power on same coarse to see the road conditions! -Vosk
How is this in comparison with the Unagi scooters?
Unagi is more for shorter commutes and flatter terrains!
The niu kqi3 max just came out 🧐
Yes they are coming out fast! -Vosk
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide will there be a review?
What app is it to show degree on the bar?
It's the measurement app that comes with the iphone. This function kind of buried. -Paul
Would you say that the kqi3 pro is worth the $200 extra to purchase as a first scooter? Can’t decide between this and the kqi2 pro
Both are awesome so it’s just a preference if it was me I would get the kqi3 model! -Vosk
Great videos you make, learning alot from you about electric scooters.
I have a question, my head is torn between the (kqi3 pro - ninebot max - inmotions1f - apollo explorer)
I know they are different prices but I am willing to pay, but I need something that will last for a couple of years, to be reliable and no issues, which do you recommend?. Thank you
I would recommend the Emove touring!
-Vosk
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide I checked it out but unfortunately it's not available in Canada, these are the ones available now, so if you possibly could recommend me one them. Thank you.
@@noisyboy112 The KQi3 Pro was available for $700 Canadian (delivered within 3 days!) on Amazon Prime Day July 12-13. Its build quality is insane (though the spring on my charge port cover needs to be replaced) and it apparently has a 2 year warranty. NIU is simply crushing the competition with its scooters. I ordered the KQi3 Pro and the Ninebot Max G30 from Amazon. The Pro is so impressive that I will probably be cancelling the backorder of the Ninebot Max. The only significant downside is that the KQi3 weighs 45 pounds.
It will be interesting to see what kind of scooters NIU releases over the next year and whether or not other manufacturers will be able to compete with them. The competition is going have to start slashing their prices for scooters currently in the $500 - $1200 price range.
Ninebot G30 max ii about 2000km I had no problem
@@thevoiceofreason4104 Thank you for your replay really helpful.
Does the warranty comes standard or do we need to buy it for 24 months ?
Should be standard warranty included!
Actually, ninebot max have 1kwh packs, on removable versions. snes 2.2-2.4 models.
Very insightful! Thanks for sharing.
Will there be a review for the kqi3 max?
There should be one shortly!
The scooter has 11% negative reviews on Amazon a lot of them are from 2022 with bad experiences.
Thanks for the tip! we will take a look. -Vosk
How will this do on unpaved, gravel, dirt, or bumpy roads? I am in the market for a commuting e-scooter with some "offroad" capability and this falls within my budget.
It will not do great off road! Thanks
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide do you have a video or suggestions for a scooter similar in price and specs that can be used lightly "offroad"?
Is Pure Air Pro Electric Scooter 2nd Gen a really good e scooter?
We have not tested that scooter yet!
Niu KQI3 or G30 max?THX!
We will go with the NIU! Thanks -Vosk
As a Ninebot Max owner I have to say that this looks gorgeous and well made. I still think the Max G30 is a better deal, as long as you can flash it with custom firmware, which can’t be done on some newer models without a controller swap. The CFW alone will make the scooter much nicer to ride, disabling the energy recovery which makes it break on its own when not accelerating, increasing top speed by about 3kmh and increasing torque and acceleration according to your specifications, it feels much sportier than stock, with small to no change in range from my experience, and with such big battery, it doesn’t matter much.
I would suggest new riders to look for a second hand Ninebot Max, they are very durable and easy to replace most parts, you can grab one for likely half of retail price. I have an external battery pack and can reach up to 43kmh (26.7mi) now, and it still rides stable and brakes well. I simply love the Ninebot Max and couldn’t recommend it more
Very insightful! Thanks for sharing & stopping by. -Vosk
How tall are the handlebars compared to the Apollo City? I'm 6'7" and want tall handlebars. Thanks!
We measured the new City Pro at a very tall 41.5 inches, and the NIU measured 39 inches. My favorite height for bars is about 40 inches (I'm at 5' 10" tall), but obviously taller is going to be better for you.
The old Apollo City (blue and white one) was 38.4" inches. -Paul
I appreciate the quick response!
very nice video!
Thank you very much!
Is it possible to install 10x3 inch tires on this scooter?
Most likely not!
the rims are 9.5 inch.
I ordered this scooter and it arrived today. Charged for about 50 min then threw an error code 33. Can't use it at all. Be careful buying this scooter. The customer service was not very good. I may not even be getting my money back.
That’s odd! Hopefully costumer service assists you and you get back on the road shortly! -Vosk
Any discount codes? 😃
Not currently! Try the link in description for the best current prices! -Vosk
Would you recomend the KQi3 pro over the Fluid Freeride Horizon?
Yes that would be a upgrade!
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide why? the dual suspension on the Fluid Freerider Horizon seams really good. Im looking to buy my first scooter this month and Im not sure if it should be the KQi3 Pro or the Fluid Freerider Horizon. Both are 650$
Horizon has folding steam and handlebar. if you are a tall guy, kqi
Hmm so smaller battery and about equal build quality as a G30. I hacked my g30 and still manages around 30km range though 🤔
Awesome!
I cannot seem to find any information about rider weight capacity for NIU kick scooters. Would these still hold up performance for riders around 220 lbs?
Yes you will be absolutely fine!
I'm 6’2 and around 227lb and can reach top speed with no problem, even carrying extra backpack with some heavy stuff on it.
@@Just_Ve, what about up inclines? Thank you for your answer.
Do you have any idea when the new scooter from niu is coming out
Which one ?
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide the beefier one
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide they released the KQI3 Max.
Does the promo code still work for Amazon?
Give it a try!
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide seems like it doesn't work anymore 🥲. I really appreciate your extremely informative and well tested channel! Do you have any recommendations for electric bikes and skateboards or channels that you can refer?
please review the vsett 8
Thanks for the reminder Lejard!
It's high on my list, but not on our schedule yet :-( We're working on making it happen though. -Paul
Thanks for the tip! We will take a look.
Hi, what is the range that showed in the app after a full charge? I saw it shows 50km in the video, and they claimed it can go 50km on the website. But my kqi3 pro only showes 40km in the app after a full charge.
Good question Oscar! I'll charge it and check. -Paul
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide thanks! I will also charge it and double check!
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide hi paul，have you had the chance to try the range showes on the app of niu kqi3 pro? Thx -Oscar
@@oscarhuang5032 Full charge = app claiming 50 km expected range in the KQi3 Pro
@@thevoiceofreason4104 my app was claiming 40km after charge untill a week ago(it changed to 50km)，i bought it in may
Where to buy in Canada? :)
Amazon and they have their own website, there is also physical stores in toronto and montreal
The links in the video description should take you to the correct place to purchase for Canada. Let us know if they aren't working Gary.
-Paul
The app now allows you to deactivate the kick to start !
Their stock is down 85%
Yikes!
After testing two of their scooters, I've been thinking about buying some, but haven't yet. -Paul
Have u received KQi3 max???
Yes we are currently reviewing it!
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide Can't wait 2 c that 1, tryna narrow it down, please make sure y'all sends a notification my way...
I noticed a distinct attempt to skirt range distances in this review. I don't know if that's because you're still in testing, but there were very few metrics for me to make an informed decision based on this video.
I have been feverishly looking for an electric scooter that can outperform a gasoline powered engine while providing me a ridiculously long range. I know that I'm asking for miracles, and that the real long-range beasts are several thousands of dollars (putting them at the price of a scooter or car), but I am representing a silent market that is waiting for technology to catch up to the hype.
Many people feel forced into getting a license if they want to travel faster than a pedal-bike, and that's where e-scooters shine! So give us range, quick recharge capabilities, and powerful motors for icy hill climbing in the winter. If I'm skidding out on a busy bridge on a chilly autumn morning as I ride to work, I'm going to instantly hate whatever company I purchased my scooter from... or e-scooters in general.
NIU electrics are at the forefront of this industry and should SERIOUSLY be looking into heat-capturing tech to make scooters a year-round vehicle for the cold-climate market. Otherwise someone else will take up the mantle and dominate the Northern market.
We need an all-weather ATV in electric. That's the untapped market. It's not the motocross enthusiasts that will buy them, but the delivery services like SkiptheDishes and UberEats. Not the trail riders, but the commuters who have to get to-and-from work in mid-winter. That's where gas-powered engines will continue to dominate if the electric market doesn't smarten up!
We don't all live in warm-weather climates, and batteries are notorious for bogging out at low temperatures. This is why electric vehicles are far less likely to sell in Canada at the moment. Therefore we need insulated batteries, and we need to redirect the heat from the motors to the battery cases. We need easy clip-on ski mods after that for extra stability on icy terrain without neutering the turning capacity of the scooter completely! We'll also need winter tires or tank treads to power through freshly fallen snow....
THAT'S where the e-scooter companies should be focusing their resources. Perhaps a hybrid electric scooter? Perhaps a kick scooter with trailer towing capabilities? These are the things we want. Most of us DON'T want cars AT ALL! We want year-round riding. We want motorcycle vibes without the costs, without the licenses and other government cash grabs.
NIU needs to respond to customer requests rather than tell us what we want. We are the one with cash in hand, and it's we who choose where we spend it. Be wise NIU and give us what we ask for, not what's easy to build.
Hi Jonathan,
I felt like we put a ton of detail about range (20.9 miles), how the range test ended and what performance was like leading up to the end of the test, how I was riding, which scooters it beat for range, and by how much, and also which scooters (Max) beat it.
th-cam.com/video/-43SpcuESeg/w-d-xo.html
Let us know what details you feel weren't covered when it come to the scooter's range. -Paul
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide Paul, I noticed a distinct attempt to put too much information about range distances in this review. I don't know if that's because you did way more detailed testing than any other reviewer on TH-cam, but there were too many metrics for me to fail to make an informed decision based on this video.
;-)
Jonathan Gauthier: You are demanding that manufacturers spend millions of dollars developing a niche product primarily to cater to your interests. That's not realistic. Longer range inexpensive scooters are inevitable once battery technology catches up. You may have noticed that even multi-billion dollar auto manufacturers have been struggling for years to make even incremental improvements in range.
How many people do you think would buy an all-weather electric icy hill climbing scooter with heat-capturing tech, clip-on ski mods and tank treads to power through freshly fallen snow? 1? 3? 100? Tank treads on bike trails and city streets? Powered by tiny laptop batteries that already struggle to overcome even small hills? How many people currently commute in snow in winter? Very few. How many of them would prefer a small tired scooter for winter commuting instead of a bicycle equipped with winter tires?
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Good to see you Ash! -Paul
Still no 30kmh mode? No thanks.
There are faster scooters for sure!
-Vosk