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NIU KQi 100P

Electric Scooter
NIU KQi 100P
NIU KQi 100P
1 / 5
RankNo. 2 of 22Best Electric Scooters
Ranking Net Score+132+132 from reviews0 from votes
Sources2234 positive · 10 negative
Priced at$269.99

Released Sep 2024

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No. 2 of 22 in Best Electric Scooters
Priced at$269.99

Released Sep 2024

Shop on AmazonShop on Google
+132Ranking net score+132 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore22 sources

The NIU KQi 100P is an entry-level urban electric scooter for short commutes and last-mile travel. A 350W rear hub motor, removable battery, pneumatic tires, and dual braking keep daily rides smooth, with app pairing for added convenience.

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Total +132 pts

Net positive 7

Net zero 1

Net negative 1

Sentiment
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22 sources
Redditdiscussion

Niu Kqi 100p Vs 200p

  • Battery & Range0 pts

    The biggest difference is range and power

  • Speed, Power & Hills0 pts

    The biggest difference is range and power

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The biggest difference is range and power The biggest difference is range and power
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  • Speed, Power & Hills+5 pts

    significantly improving hill climb performance over its predecessor

  • Handling, Terrain & Tires+5 pts

    stable geometry

  • Comfort, Fit & Noise+5 pts

    comfortable front suspension

  • Portability & Folding+5 pts

    ease of use

significantly improving hill climb performance over its predecessor stable geometry comfortable front suspension ease of use
YouTube
  • Speed, Power & Hills+5 pts

    In this comparison, the reviewer rates the NIU KQi 100P highly among budget scooters under $300, noting its front suspension, large 9.5-inch tires, and stable geometry as key selling points. They mention the 100P offers good acceleration (0-15 mph in 6.7 seconds) and a practical range of 9-12 miles for a 200-lb rider. The reviewer recommends the 100P as a top choice for its build quality and features, though they prefer the VMAX VX5's acceleration and the Segway E2's simplicity for specific use cases.

  • Handling, Terrain & Tires+5 pts

    noting its front suspension, large 9.5-inch tires, and stable geometry as key selling points.

In this comparison, the reviewer rates the NIU KQi 100P highly among budget scooters under $300, noting its front suspension, large 9.5-inch tires, and stable geometry as key selling points. They mention the 100P offers good acceleration (0-15 mph in 6.7 seconds) and a practical range of 9-12 miles for a 200-lb rider. The reviewer recommends the 100P as a top choice for its build quality and features, though they prefer the VMAX VX5's acceleration and the Segway E2's simplicity for specific use cases. noting its front suspension, large 9.5-inch tires, and stable geometry as key selling points.
Redditdiscussion

What Does This Mean Niu Kqi 100p

  • Brakes & Lights-1 pts

    Error code 02 means Brake fault.

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Error code 02 means Brake fault.
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  • Brakes & Lights+5 pts

    the regenerative braking can feel strong but is a good safety feature

  • Comfort, Fit & Noise+5 pts

    the pneumatic tires and front suspension for a smooth ride

  • Portability & Folding+5 pts

    the easy folding mechanism

  • App, Display & Security+5 pts

    the excellent app integration for customization

the regenerative braking can feel strong but is a good safety feature the pneumatic tires and front suspension for a smooth ride the easy folding mechanism the excellent app integration for customization
YouTube
  • Brakes & Lights0 pts

    Estabilidade e travões

Estabilidade e travões
YouTube
  • Setup & Everyday Use+5 pts

    this is the first scooter that I owned and I must say it exceeded all the expectations that I was trying to you know get into practical usage no racing just daily scootering

  • App, Display & Security-5 pts

    I wasn't able to go into the application right now and I have to wait for new to unlock my application

  • Brakes & Lights+5 pts

    praising its 17.4 mph top speed, regenerative brakes, and shock-absorbing ride.

  • Comfort, Fit & Noise+5 pts

    After three months and 150 miles, the reviewer says the KQi 100P exceeded all expectations for daily commuting and practical usage, praising its 17.4 mph top speed, regenerative brakes, and shock-absorbing ride.

  • Maintenance, Support & Value-5 pts

    but points out that replacing the pneumatic tires is difficult and may require sending the scooter back to NIU.

praising its 17.4 mph top speed, regenerative brakes, and shock-absorbing ride. After three months and 150 miles, the reviewer says the KQi 100P exceeded all expectations for daily commuting and practical usage, praising its 17.4 mph top speed, regenerative brakes, and shock-absorbing ride. this is the first scooter that I owned and I must say it exceeded all the expectations that I was trying to you know get into practical usage no racing just daily scootering I wasn't able to go into the application right now and I have to wait for new to unlock my application but points out that replacing the pneumatic tires is difficult and may require sending the scooter back to NIU.
Redditdiscussion

Niu Kqi 100p Tubeless Tire

  • Comfort, Fit & Noise0 pts

    trying to look for something that can cushion bumps

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trying to look for something that can cushion bumps
Redditdiscussion

Niu Kqi 100p Refuses To Show Total Mileage Or

  • App, Display & Security-1 pts

    I have to keep my phone unlocked and the NIU app active in the foreground or it doesn't record GPS for rides.

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I have to keep my phone unlocked and the NIU app active in the foreground or it doesn't record GPS for rides.
Redditdiscussion

Niu Kqi 100p Refuses To Show Total Mileage Or

  • App, Display & Security-1 pts

    It’s basically a non-existent feature when the app can’t do it.

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It’s basically a non-existent feature when the app can’t do it.
Redditdiscussion

Niu Kqi 100p Vs Segway E2 Plus Black Friday Is

  • Battery & Range+1 pts

    It has better tires, better range, and higher top speed.

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It has better tires, better range, and higher top speed.
Redditdiscussion

Niu Kqi 100p Vs 200p

  • Battery & Range-1 pts

    the range is abysmal

  • Portability & Folding+1 pts

    good portability

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the range is abysmal good portability
YouTube
  • Speed, Power & Hills+5 pts

    the scooter handles hills well despite a single motor

  • Handling, Terrain & Tires+5 pts

    excellent comfort and stability

  • Comfort, Fit & Noise+5 pts

    excellent comfort and stability

the scooter handles hills well despite a single motor excellent comfort and stability excellent comfort and stability
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  • Portability & Folding+5 pts

    the folding was one of the best I've ever seen

  • Speed, Power & Hills+5 pts

    which gives you plenty of power just to sort of get up and going and it's been getting me around the city without any issues whatsoever

  • Brakes & Lights-5 pts

    He disliked the default aggressive regenerative braking but appreciated being able to adjust it in the app.

  • Setup & Everyday Use+5 pts

    He concludes that, at $349 from a reputable company like NIU, it is an extraordinary value for those needing a scooter for short trips around town.

  • App, Display & Security+5 pts

    He disliked the default aggressive regenerative braking but appreciated being able to adjust it in the app.

which gives you plenty of power just to sort of get up and going and it's been getting me around the city without any issues whatsoever He disliked the default aggressive regenerative braking but appreciated being able to adjust it in the app. the folding was one of the best I've ever seen He concludes that, at $349 from a reputable company like NIU, it is an extraordinary value for those needing a scooter for short trips around town. He disliked the default aggressive regenerative braking but appreciated being able to adjust it in the app.
YouTube
  • Speed, Power & Hills+5 pts

    this thing actually gets up everything without stopping

  • Handling, Terrain & Tires+5 pts

    They note it easily handles hills and corners at top speed for a 200-lb rider

  • Comfort, Fit & Noise+5 pts

    The reviewer from Scoota Gang is highly impressed with the NIU KQi 100P, calling it the best cheap scooter they've ever tested, with excellent ride quality due to its front suspension and grippy tires.

this thing actually gets up everything without stopping They note it easily handles hills and corners at top speed for a 200-lb rider The reviewer from Scoota Gang is highly impressed with the NIU KQi 100P, calling it the best cheap scooter they've ever tested, with excellent ride quality due to its front suspension and grippy tires.
YouTube
  • Brakes & Lights+5 pts

    I went in there and turned it off cuz I think the mechanical brake here does enough of the work for me

  • Comfort, Fit & Noise+5 pts

    He finds the overall ride to be good for an entry-level scooter, especially with the front suspension.

  • Portability & Folding+5 pts

    He praises the innovative folding mechanism that 'snaps' into place

  • App, Display & Security+5 pts

    The reviewer highlights the KQi 100P's unique customizable 'Dynamic' ride mode accessible via the app, which allows users to adjust the scooter's feel.

I went in there and turned it off cuz I think the mechanical brake here does enough of the work for me He finds the overall ride to be good for an entry-level scooter, especially with the front suspension. He praises the innovative folding mechanism that 'snaps' into place The reviewer highlights the KQi 100P's unique customizable 'Dynamic' ride mode accessible via the app, which allows users to adjust the scooter's feel.
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  • Handling, Terrain & Tires+5 pts

    the scooter is stable

  • Portability & Folding+5 pts

    very affordable and lightweight scooter perfect for college students or commuters

  • App, Display & Security+5 pts

    smart app with GPS and customization features

the scooter is stable very affordable and lightweight scooter perfect for college students or commuters smart app with GPS and customization features
Redditdiscussion

Niu Kqi 100p Refuses To Show Total Mileage Or

  • App, Display & Security-1 pts

    it does disconnect from the scooter all the time when you start a trip

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it does disconnect from the scooter all the time when you start a trip
Redditdiscussion

Niu Kqi 100p Refuses To Show Total Mileage Or

  • App, Display & Security-1 pts

    The app is complete trash on iOS.

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The app is complete trash on iOS.
Redditdiscussion

Niu Kqi 100p Cracked Frame

  • Maintenance, Support & Value+1 pts

    They responded to mine when my throttle crapped out.

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They responded to mine when my throttle crapped out.

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Net positive 7

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Net negative 1

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