Honest Review: NIU KQi Air - Best Lightweight Electric Scooter Ever?

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►*Description*
Discover if the NIU KQi Air is the best ultralight electric scooter in my comprehensive review. I put the KQi Air to the test, evaluating its top speed, acceleration, range, and hill-climbing capabilities across 600 miles of real-world riding. I explore the scooter's innovative design, including its lightweight carbon fiber frame and efficient 48V battery. Join me as I examine the KQi Air's performance, features, and overall value to determine whether it sets a new standard for ultralight electric scooters. If you're in the market for a top-performing, lightweight scooter, this review will provide the insights you need to make an informed decision.
► Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:07 - Speed & Motor Performance
03:08 - Range & Battery Performance
05:03 - Ride Quality
07:39 - Portability
08:49 - Build Quality & Safety
11:16 - Final Verdict
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[@eRideHero]

🛴 Get The NIU KQi Air - eridehero.com/go/kqiair/ Thanks for watching! What do YOU think about the NIU KQi Air? Let me know in a reply below.

[@spectrumgaming523]

I have it and it’s quite nice for a mid range scooter

[@eRideHero]

Agreed!

[@TubeDarnell]

Thanks for this review! Very informative. I bought it on Amazon prior to watching this video or I definitely would have used your affiliate link.

[@julieeeeee9]

Thanks for the review! Do you think the air wheel lock system will go off when for example folding it then taking it on a bumpy train? Are there ways to avoid this? Does the Bluetooth unlock feature stay on past ten minutes if you are near the scooter while it’s powered off to prevent the wheel lock? Thank you!

[@raylivengood8040]

Good review 👍🏼 I have the Kqi3, Kqi air and the e-twow gt & gt-s. I prefer the light weight of the KQi Air, but wished the speed could be increased to 22mph like the kqi3 max. Rear drive motor is also superior to the front motor of the e-twow.

[@eRideHero]

Thank you! And agreed, a tad more motor power would make it even more of a game-changer. The fast E-Twow's are really good in their own right, but they feel a bit sketchy when going full speed to me. A 450W KQi Air would be pure bliss.

[@raylivengood8040]

@@eRideHero I think it’s more of a issue with the controller programming. The motor feels just as powerful or perhaps more than the kQi3. Torque feels stronger too 💪🏼

[@eRideHero]

Could be, yes. But the 350W to 450W difference between the KQi3 Pro and Max is definitely felt - especially on hills

[@whynotstartusingyourbrain8726]

OK I have ridden the KQI air X now for the first time. It's insane. It feels very fast and nimble and it's a pure joy to ride it.The weight is only 11,5kg and you really feel the difference to the KQI air. The best scooter ever!!!

[@wahidmardan]

It’s such an elegant scooter. The price is high but it’s so light and the performance is also good. Don’t know whether it would be wise going for Air X or not. 30% more carbon fiber but the weight is almost the same and obviously the quality is also similar.

[@eRideHero]

Agreed, I just don't think the X is worth it over the standard Air. You won't feel that 0,5 lbs difference when carrying it around. Unless they are eventually the same price, I'd choose the regular Air any day

[@whynotstartusingyourbrain8726]

Not true. The quality of the air X is way better and it feels much better to ride it. The price difference is well worth it. I had the air and sold it and now I have the X and you can feel the difference. It's only 11,5kg.

[@wahidmardan]

@@whynotstartusingyourbrain8726 really? A new perception came in my mind. Are you from the US? I thought air and X are exactly similar and so is thought by all reviewers.

[@whynotstartusingyourbrain8726]

@@wahidmardan I am from Germany and I can guarantee you there is a huge difference.

[@whynotstartusingyourbrain8726]

@@wahidmardan the reviewers talk about something they do not know beacause they haven't experienced it. I have and I am blown away.

[@MohamedAbouzaid-it6gz]

When do you think you can realease a kqi3 300x and do you think it will be more realible and more poweful than the og kqi3 max

[@eRideHero]

I hope it will arrive really soon. I pinged NIU and they told me it is currently being cleared in customs here in EU so probably in coming weeks. Can't comment on reliability yet but it looks to offer a lot of value for its price and maybe slightly more power than the Max. Will post about it here and on our website, newsletter and other socials

[@biggjamess]

I got one and This would probably be the best scooter ever if the handle bars folded down to squeeze into tight spaces

[@eRideHero]

Thanks for sharing your experience with the Air. It's an incredible design. And agreed, foldable handlebars would be nice - but all scooters with foldable handlebars I've tested have wiggle in that mechanism, so unless NIU somehow made a design that fixed this, it's a slight but noticeable decrease in ride quality. But with their design team, I am sure they can keep innovating and develop something great.

[@asmaabouzaid4930]

CAN YOU PLEASE DO A KQI3 300X REVIEW PLEASSEEEE I DONT KNOW IF I SHOULD ORDER IT OR ORDER A KQI3 MAX

[@eRideHero]

Yes definitely! I've already ordered the 300X but am waiting for it to arrive. Once it arrives, it'll be a priority to review. In the meantime, feel free to check my written review of the KQi3 Max on my website - it's a great scooter.

[@nile7999]

If this folded better (not the handle bars) and averaged 3-5mph more it would be the perfect scooter for me. It's too big to stash under my bus seat without protruding so it doesn't solve the last mile problem for me. I think I'll go with the GT Sport, but would love the ride quality of this but oh well

[@eRideHero]

Thanks for sharing. There are definitely more compact models out there (the Fluid Mosquito or E-Twow's are good shouts), but yes, you'll have to sacrifice a lot in terms of ride comfort and quality. Hope you choose the right scooter for your needs. Thanks for watching.

[@whynotstartusingyourbrain8726]

Do you know when the air X will be available?

[@eRideHero]

Sadly don't know. I had it on order and was told there were delays due to difficulties with the construction (carbon fiber is not easy to work with). Decided that it's practically the same scooter with a minor drop in weight so cancelled my order and put down a new for the 300X. Don't think the Air X is worth waiting for unless the price is the same (or $50 more).

[@whynotstartusingyourbrain8726]

@@eRideHero interesting. Where do you live? I was told that the problem was due to customs but that it has cleared now and that the air X would arrive next week.

[@eRideHero]

Cancelled back in March so a lot probably happened since - You're likely right. Based in Denmark EU so may also make a difference

[@whynotstartusingyourbrain8726]

@@eRideHero I also am from Europe.

[@eRideHero]

@@whynotstartusingyourbrain8726 Did you hear anything back yet?

[@wideopenthrottl]

The Fluid Mosquito is 29 pounds and goes 30mph and would be less appealing to thieves. It's also cheaper. Just some things to consider.

[@a.nevillechamberlain7612]

You can’t change speed levels without stopping, the design is a 6 year old design, based on the uscooter GT sport. Don’t get ahead of yourself throttle boy

[@eRideHero]

Correct, definitely more powerful, but much less comfortable and stable. Acceleration is less smooth and as Neville says, it's quite an aged design. Still viable if you have very smooth roads, though.

[@a.nevillechamberlain7612]

@@eRideHero the wild claim of 30 mph top speed isn’t even feasible, even if you’re 125 pounds and riding downhill, passing off numbers as if real world facts is just so appealing to those who likes specs. The manufacturer only says +25 mph. I’ve done ~26 going downhill at 195lbs. The magnetic ebraking locks up more than owners mention, it’s a dangerous flaw. Especially pre Bluetooth version.

[@eRideHero]

Right, top speed in my tests are 25.6 MPH GPS verified. Display is known for overinflating the number by a few MPH (more than the average scooter)

[@whynotstartusingyourbrain8726]

OK. Here is an update. I now ride on 40 psi and it really is the perfect scooter now. No need for suspension at all. You can carve on it as if you were on a Ski slope. Truly maxing scooter.

[@eRideHero]

Thanks for the update! Glad you're enjoying your NIU Air. It's truly a one-of-a kind scooter. Really special!

[@whynotstartusingyourbrain8726]

@@eRideHeroabsolutely. It feels like you are floating on nothing. The most fun I have ever had on a scooter.

[@eRideHero]

@@whynotstartusingyourbrain8726 Agreed! I have a background in skating, so what you mention about carving resonates with me. The KQi Air can indeed carve from side to side without sacrificing stability-It just goes to show how expertly designed their scooters are. Everything is thought about.

[@Cool-ng5rh]

Whatsyour weight at 40 psi ?

[@rickdeckard9810]

Thing has no suspension.

[@eRideHero]

Plenty of scooters have no suspension.

[@Cool-ng5rh]

Niu drains battery, even if not used - waste of energy

[@eRideHero]

Every scooter does to an extent. In the case of the Air, it allows the safety alarm with motor lock to work. But yes, it probably draws a bit more than some alternatives. I've left my KQi3 Max for months and come back to 60% charge though

[@Cool-ng5rh]

@@eRideHeroit would be so easy to turn it completely of - similar to transport mode - just change the Software - NIU could do this to save energy and battery