NIU KQi 300X & KQi 300P Review: More for Less, Do NIU's Upgrades Deliver?

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

🛴NIU KQi 300X🛴 geni.us/NIUKQi300X 🛴NIU KQi 300P🛴 geni.us/NIUKQi300P

[@Kylerichhfeed]

Got my 300x over less then a month ago and I can say I’m glad with the decision I’ve made

[@johnnyroese]

I love my 300X. I had to edit this post just to add that this scooter is an absolute blast to ride! So much fun. Very smooth ride too. I also have the same gripe about the twist throttle, but I’m getting used to it. I’ve noticed that once the cruise control kicks in it makes it more relaxing for my hand, so I do appreciate that. Everything Mitchell has said is accurate. Great review!

[@michaelcharach]

I love my KQI2, but yes after a few weeks I needed more. I picked up a used Apollo city pro with a few dings on it for about the same price as these. Now I have a machine that rides on a cloud and can go over 50KM, and a nice little scooter for putting around on

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thanks for sharing

[@DivorceSourceRadio]

So, yeah... watched this a 2nd time. Brilliant! I am on my second Niu scooter and your review of this is just what I was waiting for. I ordered this because of Electric Scooter Guide. Follow this dude if you are into scooters.

[@chaoticxtrem3152]

I love my 300 X; the suspension is terrific. I love your videos; keep it up!

[@myksanchez1222]

I've had my 300X since its launch. I'd say it's the perfect scooter, except i wish it could go at least 30mph. Other than that, I do think it's a near perfect scooter. I think NIU should start looking into a faster 300X or a dual motor model...

[@calgary2800]

Really interested in Nui. Looks great and great performance but in the end chose a segway max 2 for the reliability and customer support.

[@JZ850]

is very slow max 2

[@psychonaut6074]

Here in Sweden the come nerfed… Every scooter model is capped at 25 km/h (15.5 mph), and NIU also has removed the cruise control. The 300X is the same price as a Segway MAX G2, the NIU Air is 350 eur more expensive. I'm trying to decide which one to buy, since they will all have the same top speed…

[@tom23245]

25km/h is slower than a lightweight bicycle. That's absolutely stupid.

[@ScottXiong]

Fair critique about the twist throttle, you do lose hand placement stability. Especially with the turn signal mechanism, because it doesn't auto turn-off (which it should like on Apollo scooters), so now it causes an awkward discomfort when using the turn signal buttons with your thumb in combination with the twist throttle wrist movement, causing even further stability issues due to hand/thumb placement (from using my KQi Air). Although, the thumb throttle was the weakest link, and the part with the highest failure rate on their scooters. My KQi2 Pro, KQi3 Max, and my nephew's KQi3 Max, all had to have the throttle replaced at around 600-900km of riding, so that's another $100 USD repair job as it's not covered under warranty. My e-scooter repair guy also said that the NIU thumb throttles were the number 1 repair/replacement job, by far, for NIU scooters.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@crystalspaint6483]

Looks great, but be a little heavy for me to carry around. I've never used a twist throttle, but I have noticed my thumb getting tired from using thumb throttle on longer trips, so maybe it would be better for me. Also, is there a camera you would recommend for filming rides? I'm just looking for something decent and not too expensive.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Fair enough!

[@brianhostetler4380]

I have a 300P and live on a hill in Seattle. I think for flat or urban areas it’s a great scooter, but needs more power for serious hills. I probably should have bought a dual motor, but it’s my first and I just didn’t know better. Still, it’s a zippy ride and I’ve had no issues. Thumb throttle is a shrug.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

May I ask your weight? I’m always calibrating my sense of which scooters are good for hills or not. -Paul

[@brianhostetler4380]

@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide I'm 6' 1.5" and 190 lbs (1.87m and 86.18kg).

[@brianhostetler4380]

@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide 6'1.5" and 190lbs (1.86m and 86.18kg)

[@The_Brimada]

Yeah, I feel like if I had the 300X instead of the 300P it would be just fine with that one big hill I go on during my commute. The 300P still gets the job done for me though.

[@balazsmuller9367]

Hallo! You make awsome reviews! Great job! My question would be, which one should I buy? I dont need suspension, the roads are pretty good, but reliabality, long range and power are prefered. In my opinion the suspansion could be an issue with time, but I would like to know your advice. Thank you!

[@Facts_vs_Opinion]

My new KQi 300X easily climbs a 1 in 4 hill that defeated my KQi 3 Pro. The twist throttle doesn't seem as smooth as the thumb lever throttle, but I understand that this was the part that broke the most on the older model. The hydraulics on the front don't seem to make much difference and trust me, the roads where I live are terrible (Portugal). I have this weird situation where the e-scooter suddenly decelerates on a downward hill though. I put it down to the latest firmware, which I've heard is a bit buggy. The ability to stop battery charging at 80% is a great addition though, because lithium batteries last longer that way. I'm still doubtful about the quality of the after-sales service in Europe though. I had to email the global team almost daily to get them to do something. Hopefully, you won't have any problems with your new NIU.

[@1hjehje]

Nice review! I'm wondering if NIU can make a thumb lever adapter for the throttle so that users can have a thumb lever if they want one. Just a thought :-).

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

That would be cool!

[@SimonElias]

Do you ever ride these scooters doing stuff or just in straight line roads to seemingly nowhere?

[@Juice_2288]

I’m glad they added suspension, overdue. KQi3 Max tires are too hard and you feel the cracks and little bumps. Brake improvements is a good upgrade. The Max’s brakes lockup too easily. Twist throttles Suck! Wish they made a better thumb throttle system instead of changing the type.

[@ianreed4636]

Looks like you're in Vegas, Last leg next to the 215 . Am I right ?

[@tamers5818]

Guys where is this you filming?

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

San Fran and Vegas

[@kenspaceman3938]

Any knowledge on if there will be a possibility to upgrade the front fork of a KQi3 Pro to the one with suspension? I really wish that would be possible, as I own a KQi3 Pro that I bought like 6 months ago.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Not that we heard of!

[@sundaytaybron1213]

Thank you for your time!!! Very Informative Video!

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Glad it was helpful!

[@onitutu]

Hi ! i have a question for you ! im new to the channel. In my country the NIU KQi 300X is 850USD and the Xiaomi 4 ultra is 715 USD. Which onw would you buy? Both have roughly the same specs. Or if any of your folowers could help me i would really appreciate. Or maybe you could make a comparison video? Unfortunately i didnt see in yours videos the xiaomi 4 ultra. Have a great day and thanks for any help you can provide me.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Def the NIU! Check the link in description for latest price.

[@onitutu]

@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide Hi ! Yes but im from Chile, south america and here the 300X is 850USD and the Xiaomi ultra 4 is 800 USD. So its a difficult choice

[@George_M_]

Buy a thumb throttle adapter - been using one for years on a twist throttle scooter. Shame about the app. Apps almost always sounds unnecessary irritations.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@johnnyroese]

Where did you get your thumb throttle adapter? Please share if possible

[@amirhatef7658]

@@johnnyroese Just Google it. You will find it all over the internet.

[@Mikehud1984]

I wonder if I could change the front of my wifes KiQi3 Max to add that suspension?

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Not sure to be honest!

[@DivorceSourceRadio]

Great review!

[@qasimaslam550]

Will you be doing a review of the Solar Hyperion?

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Yes! -Paul

[@qasimaslam550]

Thank you for letting me know ​@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide

[@Ghost-sz7uo]

did you get wrist fatigue from the twist throttle?

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

No it’s fine!

[@myksanchez1222]

You won't get wrist fatigue if you enable the cruise control...

[@ZachS-f6z]

How would this compare to a segway g2 or g30 max or the okai?

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Solid scooters for sure! Can’t go wrong with any

[@Maksims001]

Is Kugoo G4 good for its price? Looking to get it

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

We have not reviewed that brand!

[@Maksims001]

@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide oh, alright. Any scooters you would recommend under $1,000? My top priority is speed

[@thiscouldntblowmore]

too bad for the color scheme of the X, i would prefer it in plain black.

[@ghostlyinterceptor7756]

kqi 300X should have a gen 2 with a better battery if possible at 1000-1200euro

[@coredentistry2687]

Anyone in the comments think YOU NEED suspension to ride on the sidewalk? Or is it only needed in bumpy asphalt and offroad? the 300x is 200 dollars more than the Kqi 3 Max, does the vibration on your hands really ruin a 15 mile ride?

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Sidewalk you should be okay

[@MorganCastelli]

an electric scooter with lots of acceleration under €1500?

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Solar P1 3.0 is the strongest we’ve seen at that price. -Paul

[@MorganCastelli]

@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide I have to pre-order the solar p1 3.0 so it takes a long time to arrive, is there another one with a lot of acceleration at that price?

[@gagegriego2035]

Is this different from the NIU Kqi air and Kqi3 max?

[@rhodaholdbrook]

Yes and no. It's different than Air, but the 300p is basically the kqi3 with suspensions, and the 300x is the max with suspensions

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Yes one is fully carbon and lighter!

[@christianbeaupre7989]

@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide How does the suspension compare to the G2, in terms of feel? I will be upgrading from a KQi 2 Pro soon.

[@ddd778]

How much do you weigh?

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

210

[@robertgallagher2226]

nice overview.

[@fancypants6089]

Great review. But pet peeve with all reviewers who don’t wipe the deck before going into the review. A Damp cloth and 15 seconds out of your life for a dramatically better looking product 😩

[@TheTonester2312]

More realistic though.

[@smoltortol5646]

1st comment

[@MrRundervinkje]

I'm dissapointed the introduction or conclusion didn't mention the horrible customer service and the blatent lying to customers that pre-bought this machine. Endorsing the products is all well and good, but the company is a combination of products AND the service. It should've atleast had a mention in the conclusion. Really makes me feel like this review isn't transparant.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Noted! Thanks for the feedback!

[@adrielgonzalez498]

what issue did u have?