NIU - Is this the Tesla of Electric Scooters? | 100% Independent, 100% Electric

[@fullychargedshow]

LIKE if you think electric 2-wheelers could tempt you out of your car & SHARE if you want the world to go electric Niu scooters are currently the best selling scooters in the world - and they are electric! Designed for an urban environment, this Niu GTS-Pro is not built for high speeds or long ranges, but it has enough of both to make it the perfect electric solution for commuting and last mile deliveries. It has two batteries, both of which can be removed to be charged anywhere making charging easy but not the fastest. It comes with an app and some cool tech which allows users to see how the scooter performs as well as locate it and turn it on remotely. It might not be the fastest two-wheeled electric vehicle, or have the biggest range, but it's comfortable, enjoyable to ride, nippy and lets face it, it looks pretty cool! Niu Scooters - www.niu.com/en/ Fully Charged is 100% independent thanks to KZbin Memberships and Patreons. Without you this channel wouldn’t be possible! If you’d like to help support the Fully Charged channel and its mission: Complete our survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LCXDVGG Become a Patreon: www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a KZbin member: use JOIN button above Subscribe to Fully Charged & the Fully Charged PLUS channels Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : buff.ly/2GybGt0 Browse the Fully Charged store: shop.fullycharged.show/ Visit our LIVE exhibitions in the UK, USA & Europe: FullyCharged.Show/events Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: FullyCharged.Show Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/fullychargedshw Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/fullychargedshow *Timestamps 0.00 Intro 1:18 650,000 sold globally 1:47 Stats & specs 2:23 Double kickstand 3:12 Three riding modes 4:19 Auto e-save mode 5:29 Off we go 5:58 Quick lesson 7:03 Nipping around town 7:33 Decent acceleration 8:10 Brakes a bit too good? 8:50 Good, clear screen 9:42 Sound of silence 10:22 Power output 10:49 Two batteries 11:26 Easy charging 13:14 Room for two 14:08 Cool tech & app 15:25 Step away from the scooter! 16:22 Easy rider 17:32 Enough speed, enough range 18:10 Subscribe, support, join

[@DivyamBajaj]

Please check Ather motors. I think they are better

[@DarkDutch007]

These go too fast for being classified as a moped/scooter since they go up to 43 mph or 70 km/h, and a moped/scooter can't go legally faster then 28 mph or 45 km/h, so you probably need one of the motorcycle licenses, and if you have a motor license that is great, but why would you limit yourself to 43 mph or 70 km/h? Probably not safe to go on the Motorway if all the other traffic goes at a minimum 20 mph or 30 km/h faster then you can go, on highways in the Netherlands the max speed limit is 100, 120 or 130 km/h, i don't know if in the UK there are roads where you can go faster than 60 mph though, but that would mean in the Netherlands other traffic can go 30 to 60 km/h faster than you. (including lorries, and they will try to overtake you, they already do when another lorry is going 100km/h) - So you probably need a motor license to operate these. - Probably not safe to go on the 60mph+ roads with other traffic being much faster. - Not allowed to go on bicycle paths (speed difference between bicyclist and this is too large) Why not get an Electric motorcycle that can atleast safely maintain motorway/highway speeds? at a minimum of 60 mph or 100 km/h, you might not be the fastest road user but on roads lower than those speeds you can atleast keep up with the other traffic and not be a nuisance like the hated cyclists that has to share the road with the car driver. Or if it is solely for city driving, why not get an Electric moped/scooter that can't go legally faster then 28 mph or 45 km/h? So it falls under the AM license. (more people probably have an AM license than an A, A2 or A1 motorcycle license) for some positivity, i like the design and removable batteries.

[@nc3826]

Well done story. But he should have mentioned the Niu GTS-Pro, is just one of many electric two wheelers that NIU produces, to address the naysayers issues with this model. And I did not hear anything directly said about ride SHAREing, other than some of its security features which has fueled its growth. Just hope the company hints come true and it willl be built and sold in the USA too at some-point.

[@nomoreheroes93]

It's really great you're giving EV 2-wheelers coverage, but pleeease don't say "is this the Tesla of ... ", that's pure clickbait writing, the FC Show is better and more educated than that.

[@JoelBergmark]

Awesome Niu is great love to see more Chinese stuff and hope to finally people will see China can do anything from crap stuff ordered by crap people that then complain about the crap they pay less for all the way to high end luxury stuff.

[@bcube865]

I am a NIU owner since more than one year and I am very happy with the vehicle. I already did 6000 km with it (about 3728 miles). A couple of corrections: - The turning signal sound it's indeed cringy but you can change it. There are 7 different sounds you can choose from already installed in the vehicle - The electric motor is not inside the body of the scooter, as the gentleman implies. Its inside the wheel of the vehicle, in the rear. Important detail, since this means that the scooter even lacks a transmission belt: one less piece that needs maintenance or needs to be changed eventually! Thanks for this video!

[@oliverspin8963]

Rear hub motor!

[@davewoods3960]

Ive tried to alter the sound of the indicator as described but it just wont do it may be the new GTS models cant be changed ?

[@roidroid]

Hey bcube what's the *PRICE* of these things?

[@bcube865]

@@roidroid I paid for mine around 3200 pounds (3600 euros) and it was the top trim model with also a helmet box. Nowadays the same model is around 150 pounds cheaper because of greater incentives.

[@roidroid]

@@bcube865 Hey that's not bad. You can pay more than that for many of the trendy electric bicycles out there.

[@truelazerlight]

I live in Germany and have used a Niu Scooter like the one in the video for my daily 11 km commute for over a year now (summer and winter). Apart from a few minor niggles I'm very very happy with it.

[@Athrunwong]

In winter? It will freeze your balls off.

[@pigeonpoo1823]

How much is range affected summer to winter?

[@DEADB33F]

@@pigeonpoo1823 If you take your batteries indoors at night I'd imagine it's not too bad.

[@neuli06]

I am a proud owner of the model in the color that you tested. I rode about 1000km in central european city traffic this year and it more or less saved this horrific year for me. You should also mention that it costs about half of its European/Italian rivals. And it is about the price of a good e-bike. Also, App, battery technology and the charger are excellent. I love it!! One more thing: acceleration from 0 to 30kph is instant which makes it very safe at traffic lights.

[@markiliff]

Torbert really hitting his stride now. Lovely job.

[@fullychargedshow]

Yes we think so too

[@davidrobinson7771]

Limp mode is to protect the battery. Very sensible, a lot of people would live in the lowest 10%... You know they would!

[@Jonathantuba]

That sounds like my wife. Always forgetting to charge her phone :D

[@hydrolifetech7911]

@@Jonathantuba my sister's iPhone is almost always in single digits battery percentage

[@adrirm7645]

I would

[@roidroid]

@@Jonathantuba it's cool thesedays how you can charge one phone from another phone. Such a romantic gesture 💗

[@bogdandanailescu]

I find it strange that somebody that presents electric vehicles doesn't know basic things like this :(

[@the_freedom_quest]

I did 30.000 miles on mine and I absolutely love it ! The product and quality is top notch. And running costs are basically free.

[@the_freedom_quest]

@Snot Gobbler I think i paid somewhere around 3800 usd

[@nicoruggiero6891]

What is the battery life after 30k miles?

[@The77Game]

@@nicoruggiero6891 I would like to know that too.

[@bababooeymonkey6549]

@@The77Game you asking for too much.

[@wfryco9246]

Removable batteries is a nice touch.

[@davidmaxwaterman]

TBH, the electric bikes in China have had removable batteries for many many years. They pull them out and take them into the flat/office to charge. You can even plug them in at various places along the roads...many places have chargers specifically for this and charge for the privilege, of course....often they're (push)bike places, and offer other bike services like repair/etc.

[@johnnyrosenberg9522]

To me it's a must. It's also a nice feature that it makes the scooter less attractive to steal if there are no batteries present.

[@urbanebikes1544]

Most of the modern electric mopeds have removable batteries now - super soco, niu, horwin, artisan etc all have lightweight LiIon batteries which can usually be quite simply removed. Makes them great for commutes as you can charge at work!

[@KellyandDoug]

gogoro scooters have batteries swap station! you pull them out and swap them with a full one. They are the nio of the scooter world!

[@Nissedasapewt42]

Great review. In depth, covered all the necessary points and if I was in the market for a scoot this would definitely go on the list. More 2-wheeled content please (hint hint: Energica)!

[@MK_ultra_]

I have had a NIU NGT for about 18 months... it is excellent.

[@misc000misc]

Who is your insurance with? When I asked for a quote from a two wheel specialist broker they would only offer third party. Fire and theft and fully comp were not available. This was for a Super Soco CPx but I would imagine the same would apply to any two wheeler.

[@MK_ultra_]

@@misc000misc I'm with MCE... not the best, but cheap and cheerful.

[@misc000misc]

@@MK_ultra_ Thanks for the update. It turns out that MCE were the insurers who wouldn't offer me anything other than third party. I'm guessing my postcode location is working against me though I live in a decent quiet area. Hey ho.

[@MK_ultra_]

@@misc000misc Did you go via a comparison site? I find that I get more favourable results from the same insurers that way.

[@misc000misc]

@@MK_ultra_ I didn't. Ta for the heads up I'll check that out.

[@davidmaxwaterman]

These things are everywhere in Beijing, and the stores selling them too.

[@matthewseymour8972]

A pair of sensible sized (and weight) removable batteries is key to this. First floor flat? no problem. Would love to see these take off.

[@hughneek12]

The Seat MO is my favourite so far.

[@urbanebikes1544]

Plenty zipping about London! :) As highlighted in the video, a lot of these are used by delivery riders because of the ease for recharging one battery while running the others.

[@adamfrancissmith5511]

I love this so much. I live in Naples and the city will definitely be a much, much nicer place to be if/when it transitions to things like these instead of the horrible and noisy two-strokes that basically run the city at the moment. I hope Piaggio are taking note and will make their own soon!

[@Benjamin_Jehne]

If you want a Piaggo, go and get a Vespa Elettrica. :)

[@adamfrancissmith5511]

@@Benjamin_Jehne The fancy "Vespa" range aren't really that common here in Italy! They're more an export thing. Like the way you see way more Fiat Pandas than 500s here. I want to see Piaggio make their entire range electric, including the Apecars. Not just the trendy high end ones!

[@BigKokka]

yeah, so much noise and smell from such tiny little bast*rds

[@KamleshMallick]

@@adamfrancissmith5511 Piaggio only wants to sell millions of Noisy petrol scooters They are another ICE dinosaur 🦕 in the scooter world like GM, Ford, Toyota.

[@jankoszuta9835]

And Marrakech!

[@michaelchandler9054]

love the fact that you can charge your battery at a regular port inside a coffee shop whilst you work :))

[@waynetr]

Used this for a year now, it's a great bike. Very user-friendly

[@ianwilson3674]

An excellent review and an excellent product I'll be glad when smelly noisy 2 stroke engines are resigned to the scrap heap, bring it on!

[@crankcase75]

There's no doubt electric scooters are better in pretty much every conceivable way, and seriously thinking of buying one at some point, but I love the smell of Castrol R in the morning. ;)

[@TriviaChallenge]

@@crankcase75 You obviously don't have asthma like so many of us who have to suffer your bike smoke.

[@crankcase75]

@@TriviaChallenge I do actually. I don't even own a bike right now, but hey lets make random assumptions about strangers on the internet. You obviously don't look after your giraffe, you horrible negligent Giraffe owner person. ;) ..Two strokes were already well on their way out before electrification anyway, just not Euro 4 compliant (which is where bikes are up to now), so the comments pretty tongue in cheek. I mean like watching/listening to some classic two stroke wee banshee of a small capacity racer, but that doesn't mean I think it's what I want my pizzas delivered on.

[@jakespeed6515]

RIP Yamaha DT 125 LC you will be missed 😢

[@delbomb3131]

@@TriviaChallenge i have asthma and still love the sound of a lone scooter puttering down the road.

[@iainamurray]

I know it's not a scooter, but I use cruise control all the time, particularly on 30mph roads. It's not only saved my licence but makes for a much more efficient drive. I imagine that's why they have it.

[@bogdandanailescu]

And because it drains the battery at a safe pace, extending your range.

[@ColinRichardson]

I do like the whole "Warn your phone someone has moved your scooter"

[@bcube865]

I have a NIU scooter. It works indeed. Also it will differentiate between different kind of tempering: "vibration alarm" (someone just bumped into it), "unauthorised movement" (someone actually moved it), "battery removed". I think there's also a "fallen down" notification. Luckily I've never experienced that.

[@ashrashand6039]

See my comment...

[@ColinRichardson]

@@ashrashand6039 154 comments currently. No way to search for your comment. Your comment might as well be lost to the depths of the ocean.

[@ashrashand6039]

@@ColinRichardson OK, here it is... Hang on, if the connection between the scooter and the app on your phone is over Bluetooth, then how can it let you know where it is, if its been stolen? By definition, it'll be out of Bluetooth range! Is it possible you read the specs about the Bluetooth connection and "assumed" it might be an anti-theft device without understanding that Bluetooth only works at short range...? Does the manufacturer actually call it an anti-theft feature? and if so, then they need to answer how this is supposed to work, based on Bluetooth

[@ColinRichardson]

@@ashrashand6039 I would expect that featyrw to be a 3G or so connection and everything else be Bluetooth. I keep hearing Bluetooth being used when there is not even a Bluetooth protocol in sight most of the time. I think a lot of the time they use it as a catch all connectivity buzzword

[@matt_wegner]

I do believe that the equivalent of Sentry Mode will eventually migrate to a lot of the stuff we temporarily leave behind. Andy's sporting the proper 90's look 😎 This scooter is such a nice piece of kit, we need them on the road ASAP.

[@Cloxxki]

Or a smart shock system. Have some HV, Mr. Thief.

[@AnotherHipster]

Generally the best review i've ever seen on KZbin, well done! these scooters are very popular at my local commuting train station. I'm getting one of these for when the work returns instead of risking my Triumph everyday, hugely popular & it is very funny in the evenings just seeing random headlights turning on as all the commuters get off their train

[@mralistair737]

that looks extremely well thought through. you can see why that sells.

[@charliesmith9689]

an electric motorbike comparison episode would be great, (currently purchasable in uk / eu)

[@oliverpolden]

Wow 270°! That is wide, so wide it lights up behind as well. Impressive, must be some very clever optics!

[@joachimpersson585]

I have owned one for two years now (only the one battery model though), never serviced or even washed it - still works absolutely perfect like the first day i bought it. Drive it to work every week, 52 weeks a year, right through swedish Winters. Only load the battery once a week - tops!

[@jimmielittle877]

Very impressive

[@motorponyelectrice-rides8343]

Really well done review and quality footage of the NIU NQi Scooter. We started testing the NQi GT from our shop in Vancouver Canada and are similarly impressed with quality and price.

[@niumobility]

Way to go Fully Charged!

[@toronado455]

Seems perfect for urban deliveries. Easy to park.

[@krusher74]

needs better storage areas, or rack,

[@ARancevs]

We have a ton of NIU scooters here in Riga, Latvia as a ride share service. Great little machines. Driving experience and the the silence is amazing. Due how they are registered they are limited to 45 km/h and can be ridden on street or bicycle lanes from age of fourteen (with the right license).

[@mastermaltese8731]

My grandpa, 76, with checkered shirts, and brown shoes, drives on his NIU scooter in black and red with his old helmet😅. Believe me I'm not lying. He bought it last year, the sheer contrast is soo cool. He only uses it for short trips... I want one too!

[@jameslewis2635]

Nice to see how the bike world is coming on with the change to electric. Please continue to keep us informed. I do like the fact that you can remove the batteries. It makes it possible that you could either replace them when they do eventually wear out or possibly even fit an upgraded battery as better tech comes to market for extra range. The biggest issue I have with this bike is the lack of a top box or mount to fit one.

[@rob01244]

Great review, I'm not in market for a motorbike but am interested in how EVs are progressing. Quality content kept me watching to the end of the video.

[@lukeosborne6418]

Had the NIU N series for a couple of years and it’s great. Fun to ride and perfect for commuting to the station in the morning. Bit of rust coming through on the rear arms but other than that it’s great. (Also cheaper than most e-bikes)

[@jimmielittle877]

N series goes 30 mph?

[@Helstintejag]

Is not the mic supposed to be above the scarf? ;-)

[@ChronicIllnessChannel]

Maybe done it on purpose to cut out wind noise while riding, and didn't want to have the hassle of moving the mic between shots. Maybe it was still too noisy with a wind deflector.

[@catchbay]

@@ChronicIllnessChannel Maybe the Voice Over would be the solution. Less standing - more moving with good sound. I hope that this guy watch this/his video and won't do never ever same mistakes with the sound.

[@zambiakid]

Audio on this one is awful. Levels are constantly up and down.

[@calmeilles]

You think it was there? I was guessing at back pocket myself.

[@krusher74]

@@calmeilles lol

[@DanRyzESPUK]

Perfect for the streets of London!!!

[@MicrosftSam]

Love your Palestinian kufiye. Enjoying the quality of your videos lately. Keep it up!

[@GreenMopeds]

When the point about riding with 1 battery was discussed, we always point out to our customers that you need to remember that you won't be allowed to go into mode 3, ie you only get to 28mpg/45kmh

[@SmartMart1658]

Great design - especially like the anti theft feature and app to allow you to track the vehicle if someone tries to nick it - perfect for London.

[@cloggsy1971]

I was really toying with buying one of these, but it just isn’t fast enough for National speed limit single carriageway roads (60mph). I live in rural North Yorkshire with a 26 mile round-trip commute. If there was a 125cc equivalent electric bike that could manage to cruise at 60mph with ease at this sort of price point, then we’ll have cracked it 👍🏻

[@crankcase75]

I believe there is a 125cc equivalent from Niu - the top speed of these things is mostly down to controller software and mostly there to comply with moped regulations in countries where that matters - e.g. some countries let you ride 50cc on a car license, but 125 requires a proper bike license.

[@roidroid]

Yes, more powerful motor(s) may also allow for better regen too, letting the disc breaks take it easy. An all-wheel-drive version (ie: dual motors) could be an option if it's difficult to fit a single bigger hub motor.

[@andrewweatherill1173]

This is my issue my daily commute is 32 miles but a lot of it is a busy 60mph road

[@ChevronCars]

Horwin CR6 is an electric motorcycle with a range of around 75mph and a top speed of just under 60mph. 125 equivalent, so can be ridden on a CBT. The Horwin EK3 electric scooter will be available shortly and has a top speed of around 60mph I believe. The NIU NQi GTS models are limited to 45mph. They are very nice scooters though!

[@whos-your-mate]

Great video. The scooter looks great! O like the removable battery idea 👍

[@davewoods3960]

Bought the GTS PRO a month ago its perfect for my commute which takes in a couple of miles of National speed limit roads, never had a problem, these bikes are brilliant, there is no off throttle re gen its regenerative braking only by the way

[@davebeard7409]

What a really clear and honest review. Great detail and frankly very professional. I'd have one tomorrow if only I could afford it!.

[@Jorge-Tamacas]

It's a nice electric scooter, it's perfect for the round trip from home to work and viceversa (16km). And ocassional 50km round trip to visit my father. I guess I would keep it in sport mode. Great video!

[@fusion8484]

I have the NGT with the Chinese Software Update. It will do in eco mod 50, in dynamic 70 and sport 90. great little Scooter for getting around and even for short tours

[@davewoods3960]

Yes it’s a shame the newer GTS models can’t be modded in the same way yet

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

We are banned Chinese company next year

[@czcz5149]

Very good review. Informative and fun, just like it should be 👍🏻

[@edenviews]

Very nice scooter, beats putt-putt ones hands down for me! Are there many other E-M- Bikes around anyway? You can come and do some more reviews any day Andy!

[@jamespatterson7809]

Good informative video, one point, you didn't mention. Re the brakes, the left hand brake lever applies both brakes, at 80% rear 20% front. The right lever applies 100% front.

[@power-uy5it]

Good bike. My Chinese classmate used it for a two-month trip in China last year and ridden 3,000 kilometers. Carrying two battery packs

[@321tryagain]

3kW is a whopping 10x an ebike - looks like an awesome city runabout.

[@bogdandanailescu]

They forgot to mention the torque which is 120Nm, equivalent to a BMW GS 1200 ;) ... this episode was poorly made in my opinion, Fully Charged usually got their info spot on, it missed other pieces of info too :(

[@TheAegisClaw]

I ride a big 260kg 1000cc adventure motorbike, but I'd definitely consider something like this for an urban commute.

[@bogdandanailescu]

Me too man, but trust me once you take this for a ride in the city you'll never use the bike in the city, anyway that's whay I did for the last 2 years ;)

[@keyserxx]

Nice. cough 70 :) Well made video. They are actually really good bikes and cheaper than I thought. Actually cheaper than some e-pushbikes.

[@james.telfer]

Yes, or in town, the equivalent is the speed of 4 wheel traffic + 5mph... 🙄

[@LunchNotDelicious]

I had one NIU scooter back in uni days. In Xiasha(outer suburbs of Hangzhou) having such scooter is a dream for students coz it just liberate us from public transport that has long intervals.

[@Destide]

future in the front 80s honda in the back. As a c90 rider I can't wait to have a low powered bike that can do hills too :D

[@eBoard3R]

*Yes, more PEV content like this* 👌🏼👌🏼

[@avedawg90]

Bosch rear hub motor is located on the back wheel folks. The 2nd battery is under the seat!

[@krusher74]

yes, we saw that in the video

[@amsb5974]

Proud to own a Niu!😍

[@BenIsmail]

The mode drop is at 15% already. The regeneration is only at breaking, you'll see it in the display. The indicater sound can be toggled between different sounds. Use this with one battery will max to dynamic mode, only 45kmh available. If battery's are 15% away from another then also max dynamic mode!

[@SuperNikolov]

Really cool little scooter! Great video as well!

[@TimsElectric]

wow...beautifully filmed....graphics and info were awesome....looking forward to test riding this one for sure if I can find one in Canada :)

[@makemoneynow5061]

Amazing! Never thought I'd be finish watching this video!

[@shuashua958]

I have ridden scooters and motorcycles for most of my life. This looks so good I want one.

[@raymondk2202]

8:37 it does not re-generate when u realease the throttle. It only re-gen's when u use ur brake. It also indicates that on those moments on your display. Hard re-generation is very bad for the MOSFET's that steer the motor. Just drive it by looking ahead and brake more early yet more slowly so u use re-gen optimal. 9:53 you can change the tune.

[@philk9227]

Great review, with lots of useful information and some great shots of my old home town of Weston-Super-Mud 😁👍

[@richardbrice6535]

Both my wife and I have an e-scooter. Even with the yearly battery change (lead acid) and insurance they workout cheaper than using the bus here in Trujillo Peru. Our batteries would last longer if the local government decided to install charging in the city centre car park. But for the moment they prefer giving planing permission to new gas stations, so we end up cycling our batteries very quickly. CAR PARK AND RESTAURANT CHARGING ARE A MUST. That extra hour of charge makes a world of difference.

[@amaljoe367]

Looks so nice and clean. And the range is promising

[@Cross-xm2fr]

I'm gonna buy niu stock thanks

[@CJAM16]

Hope you did. They've gone up over the last few day 👌🏾

[@Cross-xm2fr]

@@CJAM16 yup 🤑🤑🤑

[@ross71521]

“When your going *clears throat* 70mph” 🤣

[@someoneneintown]

Awesome review. Well made. Beautiful scenery. Very friendly and trustworthy moderator. Well done!

[@steveco1800]

Sooner the old noisy and smelly 2 strokes go extinct the better!

[@beyondfossil]

Yep, those 2-stroke engines aren't just smelly but they spew out carcinogenic hydrocarbons like Benzene with good dose of Carbon Monoxide too. Your body isn't just chocking because of smell! Sad.

[@maxflight777]

Nothing better than a two stroke motorcycle! Steve ... you need to educate yourself. I see they have solved the lubricants on problems of 2 strokes... they may even be coming to F1 !!

[@JakeM218]

@@maxflight777 Exactly! Electric isn’t the only possible future either. F1 is also going to be run on 100% synthetic bio fuels in the next few years, so it will be interesting how this affects road cars for 2030 onwards.

[@nepaliman5716]

Actually quality is really good.. its one of best imo

[@ubonrat8653]

"Very seldom to have a passenger on a motorbike", he needs to visit SE Asia

[@abhirajsutar8260]

KTM RC cries

[@greaterthanbut]

Love the accent...Spartans rock!

[@Knapweed]

Looks like a quality piece of kit. Good review.

[@bogdandanailescu]

It won a Red Dot Design Award :)

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

That first statement about finding the electric vehicle that's right for you is absolutely true. Although hundreds of miles of range is nice, for many (most, even) less than 100 miles is completely fine. This is the case I found myself in when I began looking for my first EV. I work less than 10 miles from where I live, so about 20 miles a day on average for me. I found a used 2016 Kia Soul EV with a range of about 93 miles (and also in great shape: Only about 17000 miles on the odometer, one owner, well-kept, etc) for less than $13000 and it has been and is the best car I have ever owned, by far. I look forward to driving it every single day and when I have to drive my wife's ICE car for any reason it just doesn't excite me. So, moral of the story is look at what YOUR particular needs are and investigate your options thoroughly. You may find that you don't need a brand new Tesla Model 3 but could get along quite nice with a previously owned BMW i3, Fiat 500e, Volkswagen eGolf, Kia Soul EV or many other choices. Check used car sites like carvana or cargurus and see what's there. Prices start at well under $8000.

[@KGopidas]

Would it be useful if such vehicles have a pedal option to cover the last mile?

[@MrAdopado]

No because it would need a new "drive train". There is no drive chain or belt so there is nothing to attach pedals to. It would not be feasible to add the necessary sprockets/bearings with the large hub motor ... so unfortunately not possible with this particular design (some others do accommodate pedals because of different design).

[@Alan-ur9jo]

Great quality built scooter, if electric is the future then I'm well on board with it. Totally agree with the bike going into esave mode when the battery is low, hopefully they'll change that with future models.

[@tedyshor]

Yea... Seen them in the Nederlands. They are really cool

[@Wavey75]

Great video! Where was it filmed? Also, if its Bluetooth, how can you check on your bike with the smartphone app if you're not in Bluetooth range? I think it's still only 10 metres max.

[@chrisking7603]

Maybe a little more if there's line-of-sight and little interference. Tracking it via its GPS location though, surely it has to have a 4G mobile connection... and you'd have to keep that credit topped-up somehow. If so, bluetooth might only be switched-to at short distances. Maybe one of those telematics controller thinggies that uses those, and WiFi. Caveat I have no knowledge, and heresay knowledge.

[@yujishinohara797baby]

Tokyo needs this

[@starrwulfe]

Shinbun delivery at 3am needs this NOW!

[@flitsies]

The thing is you still have to go the long way round those closed off streets. They should be exempt.

[@Aqualiser]

Excellent review! Btw the cameraman really did a good job of recording the footage. Great shots and good color grading. 👍

[@Steviede13]

Great video however sound very muffled must’ve been his scarf 🧣

[@evanleebodies]

1:05 Love the Austin A30 pursuit car!

[@timmurphy5541]

The price looks quite good at least.

[@Lsmith08062008]

I really hope they make e scooters ect legal 🙏. It will help get some cars off the road and clean the air!

[@tonyhughes7792]

Great article, great machine. Would like to have heard about requirements of driving licence, road tax, insurance in the UK.

[@TheMigooch]

Good idea for another episode because I think many would have this over eBikes.

[@JakeM218]

Some versions count as a 50cc (30mph tops), so can be run on a car licence obtained before 2013, or with a CBT one day training course. 125 equivalent versions (45mph) require a CBT which must be renewed every 2 years, and L plates front and rear. Road tax is completely free being electric. Not sure about insurance though.

[@williamarmstrong7199]

Brilliant rewiew as we have come to exoect from Fully Charged. One question though, where was that filmed? It looked lovely to visit (after lockdown) yes getting stir crazy!

[@MikesTropicalTech]

This scooter has just been introduced to here in Thailand. I've got a 5-year-old low-end Thai electric scooter already but I'll be buying this one in January. Total price 106,000 Baht / USD 3,420 including tax, registration, insurance and delivery to my condo.

[@FranFirman]

I went and got a Super Soco TC Max. About a 70km range and a top speed of about 95km/hr, so I can use it on the motorways here in Auckland NZ. It is a great commuter.

[@GreatCreative]

Great episode. I wondered about the seating position. These types of scooters look like you're riding a dining chair at 50km/h. Also love that Torbert wins the "2020 Zero Fs Presenter Hair" award.

[@GURANZ]

Love all Torbert videos!

[@Neilhuny]

Fascinating! As a scooter driver, and a car and motorhome driver, I was particularly keen to see how it performs. It would be/could be ideal as a little run-around when you park up your motorhome. However, the location of the filming intrigued me more that it should have! Quite hilly, coastal, twee .... North Devon? Coastal North York Moors? South Wales? Spotting the Kewstoke sign was a delight! Success

[@bobgodytube]

Looks like Weston super mare to me

[@miauofdoom1782]

Pls make a review of the new UNU scooter, its really just great!!

[@BenIsmail]

I really like this thing! We call him Sceeter. Best buy i could do!

[@dewiz9596]

I have an Emmo GT80. . . I’ll say that Cruise Control is vital. When my Lead Acid batteries gjve up the ghost, I’ll convert to lithium ion, for more range. It tops out at 47 km/h, which is plenty, especially considering that I don’t have to licence or insure it, as it’s considered an electric bicycle. I’ve enjoyed it during the snow-free months. . . late March to late November

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Nice upload thanks.....but 2 things, lol... 1/ You didn't mention uk licencing requirements on this despite you being "British".. .. Is it a moped? Or do you need cbt for it? And 2/You say you ride a motorcycle but struggled to put it on its "centre or main stand" by being totally on the wrong side of it, tut tut. If you were told to do that by your cameraman, he wants slapping for asking you to do it or you want slapping for saying yes 😉 😂

[@whitemoor66]

This looks really really good!👍

[@nc3826]

Well done story. But he should have mentioned the Niu GTS-Pro, is just one of many electric two wheelers that NIU produces, to address the naysayers issues with this model. And I did not hear anything directly said about ride SHAREing, other than some of its security features which has fueled its growth. Just hope the company hints come true and it willl be built and sold in the USA too at some-point.

[@nottooherbal]

Where do you put the shopping or the stuff you're delivering ?

[@cloggsy1971]

They do a delivery version with a whopping great big box on the back

[@nottooherbal]

Cloggsy Goodwin, thanks.

[@teamofsteve]

I know that the web is the future but I'm amazed I've not seen a TV ad for this. It's great. Maybe they are producing to capacity and don't need to at the moment. This should be a very desirable product, especially at the right price.

[@jayhunthuntcreative]

I have this model in China. Amazing scooter. Built like a tank

[@robkleinlangevelsloo259]

NIU Is underrated.