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NIU KQi3 Max

Electric Scooter
NIU KQi3 Max
NIU KQi3 Max
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RankOlder modelBest Electric Scooters
Ranking Net Score+85+85 from reviews0 from votes
Sources1723 positive · 10 negative
Priced at$999

Released Dec 2022

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Older model in Best Electric Scooters
Priced at$999

Released Dec 2022

Shop on AmazonShop on Google
+85Ranking net score+85 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore17 sources

The NIU KQi3 Max is a feature-rich electric scooter with up to 40 miles of range and a 350W motor that climbs steep inclines. Front and rear hydraulic disc brakes, turn signals, a GSM anti-theft alarm, and GPS tracking make it one of the most safety-equipped in its class.

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Total +85 pts

Net positive 7

Net negative 2

Sentiment
Format
134
17 sources
YouTube
  • Battery & Range0 pts

    Der neue Niu KQi3 Max verspricht eine Reichweite von bis zu 65 Kilometern.

  • Comfort, Fit & Noise0 pts

    ob Reichweite, Leistung und Fahrkomfort überzeugen können

Der neue Niu KQi3 Max verspricht eine Reichweite von bis zu 65 Kilometern. ob Reichweite, Leistung und Fahrkomfort überzeugen können
YouTube
  • Build & Reliability+5 pts

    stem is strong I haven't had to tighten

  • Battery & Range+5 pts

    It has the longest range (~25 miles)

  • Comfort, Fit & Noise+5 pts

    With impressive engineering and superb ride quality, I easily can recommend this scooter to you with no apprehension.

It has the longest range (~25 miles) With impressive engineering and superb ride quality, I easily can recommend this scooter to you with no apprehension. stem is strong I haven't had to tighten
YouTube
  • Battery & Range0 pts

    range of 40 miles

  • Build & Reliability+5 pts

    a solid build quality that is designed to be ultra durable.

range of 40 miles a solid build quality that is designed to be ultra durable.
YouTube
  • Handling, Terrain & Tires+5 pts

    The steering and stability were excellent

  • Comfort, Fit & Noise0 pts

    the noise from the motor was almost silent...extremely quiet.

  • Portability & Folding+5 pts

    The folding mechanism is praised as one of the best, being simple and one-handed

  • Build & Reliability+5 pts

    the scooter feels solid and well-designed

  • App, Display & Security-5 pts

    The innovative app is required to start the scooter the first time

The steering and stability were excellent the noise from the motor was almost silent...extremely quiet. The folding mechanism is praised as one of the best, being simple and one-handed the scooter feels solid and well-designed The innovative app is required to start the scooter the first time
YouTube
  • Handling, Terrain & Tires+5 pts

    muy bien construido, estable

muy bien construido, estable
YouTube
  • Portability & Folding+5 pts

    the sturdy folding mechanism

  • Build & Reliability+5 pts

    refined, high-quality design details

  • App, Display & Security+5 pts

    access features like firmware updates and mapping

the sturdy folding mechanism refined, high-quality design details access features like firmware updates and mapping
YouTube
  • Setup & Everyday Use+5 pts

    is just screw in The Handlebar that's it

is just screw in The Handlebar that's it
Redditdiscussion

Kqi3 Max Motor Controller Sold Out

  • Maintenance, Support & Value-1 pts

    Getting any work done for my KQi3 is a nightmare. I need to get a replacement controller and I it seems like it's sold out at any retailer.

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Getting any work done for my KQi3 is a nightmare. I need to get a replacement controller and I it seems like it's sold out at any retailer.
YouTube
  • Battery & Range-5 pts

    the actual range was lower than advertised

  • Speed, Power & Hills0 pts

    smooth and consistent acceleration

  • Handling, Terrain & Tires+5 pts

    with no stem wobble

  • Comfort, Fit & Noise0 pts

    the lack of suspension can be felt on rough roads

the actual range was lower than advertised smooth and consistent acceleration with no stem wobble the lack of suspension can be felt on rough roads
YouTube
  • Battery & Range+5 pts

    it maintains good range (over 20 miles)

  • Speed, Power & Hills+5 pts

    offering better acceleration

  • App, Display & Security-5 pts

    Annoyances include the app requirement for unlocking full speed

it maintains good range (over 20 miles) offering better acceleration Annoyances include the app requirement for unlocking full speed
YouTube
  • Battery & Range0 pts

    cons are a longer charge time

  • Speed, Power & Hills+5 pts

    exceptional acceleration

  • Comfort, Fit & Noise-5 pts

    a firm ride at full tire pressure

  • Build & Reliability+5 pts

    excellent build quality

cons are a longer charge time exceptional acceleration a firm ride at full tire pressure excellent build quality
YouTube
  • Speed, Power & Hills+5 pts

    The KQi3 Max is praised for its acceleration

  • Handling, Terrain & Tires+5 pts

    solid feel

  • Build & Reliability+5 pts

    better build quality

The KQi3 Max is praised for its acceleration solid feel better build quality
Redditdiscussion

Is Niu Kqi3 Max Worth It

  • Comfort, Fit & Noise-1 pts

    the lack of suspension could be troublesome for some depending on the quality of the roads.

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the lack of suspension could be troublesome for some depending on the quality of the roads.
YouTube
  • Comfort, Fit & Noise-5 pts

    the lack of suspension is a missed feature for the price point

  • Build & Reliability+5 pts

    a well-built scooter with a sleek design and quality components

the lack of suspension is a missed feature for the price point a well-built scooter with a sleek design and quality components
Redditdiscussion

Most Serviceable Escooter

  • Build & Reliability-1 pts

    I also noticed that my lock washers were worn down

  • Maintenance, Support & Value-1 pts

    Is there a scooter that i can service? I’m done with NIU and this weird axle washer wear problem.

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I also noticed that my lock washers were worn down Is there a scooter that i can service? I’m done with NIU and this weird axle washer wear problem.
YouTube
  • Setup & Everyday Use+5 pts

    are great for beginners

  • Maintenance, Support & Value+5 pts

    NIU also offers a much better after sales servicing than Segway Ninebot

are great for beginners NIU also offers a much better after sales servicing than Segway Ninebot
Redditdiscussion

Kqi3 Max Motor Controller Sold Out

  • Maintenance, Support & Value-1 pts

    our after-sales team requests customers to send such electric scooters to our service center for repair by professional engineers

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our after-sales team requests customers to send such electric scooters to our service center for repair by professional engineers

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Net positive 7

Net negative 2

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