NIU KQi3 Pro Electric Scooter Review: A Step Above the Competition!

The NIU KQi3 Pro and Sport electric scooters are now available in North America and you can get them on Amazon! But how good is this scooter? Everything you need to know is in this review!
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[@zerodegrekelvin2]

Thanks for the coupon, as of today April 12, it is still valid.

[@AF-pw8il]

The code no longer works as of April 21 hut great review

[@LindyKnight]

Thank you for the Review I lost my mum to Cancer last month and got this as a Gift to get Around. God bless all I’m glad it’s a Fantastic scooter

[@j.p.6228]

Condolences.

[@LindyKnight]

@@j.p.6228 thank you

[@popthiccle1158]

i hope ur doing alright man.

[@jokerace6395]

Fingers crossed at 650+ km I have zero flats and at bad roads 🙂,24/4/2022 update 850+ km no flats

[@rohans3447]

My friends have this too we literally ride both together (some time) at the same time. And we literally go in forest do off road at night on out campus. No flat tire ever. Great scooter.

[@JuCarlos-ex8ip]

Dude keep us updated thanks in advance

[@Bir_Singh]

How do u repair a flat in this ?

[@ImNotSolid]

@@Bir_Singhyou don’t since it’s tubeless

[@dacoz]

As this was my first time on a scooter at all let alone a powered e-scooter, I like the tutorial it made me go through. my only issue with it, was I wish there was a spot in the app or somewhere to quick reference, the button press options and what they do. I finally figured most of it out through trial and error.

[@austinhenry8342]

I decided to buy this scooter from a local shop here to replace my car since I started working from home and it has been amazing. It is plenty sturdy to hold some grocery bags on the handlebars with enough range to get me anywhere I want in town. It was more expensive from the local shop than on Amazon but having someone walk me through all the features and the promise of in-town repairs and replacement parts made it well worth it. I've been caught in the rain on it a few times with no water damage issues but I would head to the nearest shelter if it started pouring. The wheels can slip if turning on wet roads and have taught me the hard way how dangerous that can be so it really should only be used on dry days even if it was waterproof. The brakes feel very strange to use but it seems to engage the electronic brakes just by letting up on the throttle so I haven't had reason to use the hand brakes except in some near collisions.

[@RedVRCC]

I didn't replace my car with mine rather I use it as a complement to it, but I agree with what you said. It's a cheaper and much more efficient way of getting around town. If I need to go somewhere nearby, I will ride this instead. Sometimes, I even get there quicker since I can simply bypass many parts of traffic that I would get stuck in while driving a car.

[@jokerace6395]

If you turn off the regenerative brake from the app then the e brake engage only with the front brake (and not also as your letting of the throttle)and is far more soft

[@Elvis20101]

The tutorial app is a great idea, rental companies should take note. Thanks for the video.

[@AverageNerdGuy]

Thank you for this review. I live in Houston and a lot of my favorite places land right between walking and driving distance. I ordered my KQi3 Pro on July 4th direct from NIU and got it for $599 on the 48 hour sale which to me was a steal. It comes tomorrow and I can't wait to use it for zipping to nearby places.

[@scottjohnson8316]

Idk but I got a GoTrax GMAX ultra for $650 during a sale. Very similar to this scooter but way morenrnge due to LG batteries. Plus no screwing around with apps

[@braedstar15]

Got here early, new to electric scooters so all of these videos I find are months or years old. Appreciate the thoughts from channels like this detailing subjective findings to determine which one I may pick up. So far it is the Vsett 9+ but I think it will be a yesr before I really see due to there only being a pilot project at my location up to 24km/h, 500W motor max. If this comment is read, it would be nice to see a Vsett 9+ vs Vsett 10+ if possible but this scooter is a more budget friendly contender anyway with a few quirks however.

[@LoveLevain]

Your reviews are some of the best I have seen. Great job.

[@michaelcharach]

I just purchased a kqi2 as my very first scooter. Absolutely love the thing. The issues you mentioned regarding initial setup are not an issue at all. Also I don’t have to kick mine to start. It is just a setting in the app… Finally my kqi2 is like 40 lbs and I wouldn’t say 40 or 45 pounds is lightweight. No way my wife could lift this thing..

[@SGZzero]

Good review as always. I have me a KS4 Pro. Strong competitor.

[@dianebobal3224]

Great review. We live close to a Niu store (Bowery & Rivington in Manhattan), I bought mine on a Saturday (Rose Gold) and hubby was so enamored he bought the black one on Sunday. Very nice that they were already assemble, and we got a quick lesson from the rep, Daniel. Definitely agree that getting out of E-Save and watching the safety video can be a pain, but other than that this is an amazing scooter. We had a Segway Ninebot Max previously (and a specially made one from an E-bike store), and there is a major difference between the two, especially the battery with 48v. We love them. There is a hill in Chinatown (Chrystie Street going towards Canal) that is about 15-20 degrees incline, and bumpy. The Niu climbs with ease, and the tires give me a smoother ride than the Segway.

[@nicofromqueens5249]

Just got mine today from bowery too. Very smooth ride for the most part but those NYC potholes are a menace lol. Bit heavy as well but overall I’m in love.

[@user-jg4ci4mf8w]

@@nicofromqueens5249 How is the overall speed and range?

[@nicofromqueens5249]

@@user-jg4ci4mf8w Speed maxes out at around 20mph. Range is pretty good. I got from the lower east side to queens using less than fifty percent of the battery.

[@capcom4eva]

@@nicofromqueens5249 is there self sealing tires for it, or can you use the ninebot max self sealing tires on the NIU?

[@MZH47]

Wow, could you write a bit more about your experience between the and the Ninebot MAX?

[@scodude12]

Up front - excellent review and actually bought it today - the pro is amazing- also thanks for warning with video and attaching scooter to app. Caveat - with your advice- getting the Niu up was easy and hope your start up bash that only required 5 minutes was over kill. Recommend people focus on scooter quality, feel, safety, range and speed. All the start up drama is irrelevant to ownership. Aloha and after one day - best scooter I’ve owned and my 5th scooter from multiple top brands. Safety -the lights, braking and geometry is absolutely amazing. Thanks nIU

[@carrickdubya4765]

Is the start up required every time you ride the NIU?

[@huge_balls]

No, only the first time you use it.

[@jonathanf.9395]

I've had the Pro since November. Really great and so happy you liked it since this is my first and only. I live in Barcelona, which has super bumpy sidewalks (tile). The tires cushion very well and U find the ride quite pleasant. In Europe, it is limited to 15.5 mph. No flats yet, and the tires are still rock-hard. The tutorial was not a big deal for me as I was well-aware before i got it. Having to plug it in before turning it on is a safety feature for shipping. The accelerator is a little sticky sometimes, but if you are conscious about it, it's not bad. Enjoy!!!

[@stevenchow408]

They are tubeless tires

[@hotblack1166]

How is it performing 3 months later? I live near Barcelona (where did you buy it from?) and I'm deciding between this and the ninebot G30. The G30 is supposed to be extremely reliable so I'm curious your thoughts 3 month on.

[@jonathanf.9395]

​@@hotblack1166 Still works perfectly after 6 momths use! No regrets at all.

[@ScootaGang]

Nice Review! I'm trying one soon as well!

[@shellydeatley8861]

*Battery life is great **Latest.Bike** Scooter . Love the different driving modes. It’s got a little headlight and taillight too. Gets lots of looks haha*

[@timvlogtv512]

Really appreciate the Canadian links as well :)

[@silvaroo]

This is a really cool scooter! I’m in the market for a new scooter for commuting on my college campus and running errands. Aaa I can’t wait to get one! ❤

[@rgl168]

Ordered one - Prime Days Sale @ CDN$699... looking forward in trying it out.

[@fireflyfree311]

I didnt realize that it wasn't waterproof. We live on Vancouver Island and it rains a lot here. We commute in the rain as well. So it will be hard to judge when to ride it and when not to. Turning it on the first time, I read the battery is set to factory default, so it does need to be plugged in the first time before turning it on. I found it an easy ride, but then i've never ridden a scooter before I tried my son's out. We just got ours, and I still have to break mine in. His is a sport, mine is a pro. It only took under 4 hours to charge ours, but maybe it had some charge in the battery already.

[@thatfloridian5719]

I’ve owned one of these and it’s by far the best scooter for kids going to school I ride mine 1.5 miles every morning and the headlight is nice to have and it fits perfectly in a Freebee for those rainy days you don’t want to get wet I HIGHLY RECOMMEND

[@olaanimashaun1046]

Really Nice video! Thanks , I came across your video on lithdrives, really helpful blog. Thank you all☺

[@TomerShtein]

Love your channel! Would you recommend the KQi3 or the Hiboy S2 PRO?

[@TheBrandonn]

Went with a g30lp due to being lighter (I live in 3rd floor apt and have 2 disc bulges) and self healing tires. Got a great deal for prime day. But I love the way this thing sounds/looks. Would def love to get one some day or maybe even the new Air/Air x, once it has some long term reviews.

[@x0habiib0x]

Kick to start is awkward so I used the app to turn it off and now I love it. So there’s an option to engage the motor just with the throttle. 🤗

[@leinadeserf]

Nice, detailed review. I have to know where you got those shoes from @10:20 !

[@RedVRCC]

NIU has rectified many of the issues that many of you youtube reviewers have pointed out. It's nice to see that they actually listen to feedback and update accordingly.

[@Nelkzzt]

Is there any option to disable kick start?

[@RedVRCC]

@@Nelkzzt yes there is now, look in the app, I can't remember exactly where it is.

[@DreamsInHD]

@@RedVRCCany opinion on the max?

[@RedVRCC]

@@DreamsInHD I should have specified, I have the KQi2 (the better one of the 2, can't remember which) but even that one is great, I'd assume the 3 would be even better. Best buy was running a great deal that brought the price for the 2 down to just $400 which fit within my budget. The 3 was just too expensive for me then. The 2 can reach about 18mph/28kmh and I'm not too certain on its range but it gets me around town all day before needing a recharge. I'd guess about 20 miles for typical city riding at about half speed a lot of the time with full speed only down quiet residential streets.

[@shadeofthenightttv3052]

you know what's funny? This scooter actually does have the Licence plate holder (the big empty space on the rear mud guard) in the version you got, even though it doesnt even need it anywhere outside of germany. It needs licence plate holder, in order to be legal here in Germany. So tehy simply used the same thing for the international version. even though it clearly is not the same device, since the german version (both sport and pro) is limited to 20 km/h due to the legal speed limit. While your Pro version goes 32 km/h

[@yoruneko34]

Man your area is really beautiful, must be great to ride around freely

[@S.V.outrageous]

You can turn the kick to start off in the app under customize ride

[@Castorshells]

Great video and awesome shoes!

[@Gustaf-Wasa]

awesome review the Coockie 3 pro seems to be a really great scoot. have you reviewed the Navee S65/N65 or the Xiaomi 4 ULTRA ?

[@alexandrutnd3521]

Good review! what would you choose between KQI3 Pro and G30 max?Thx!

[@juliencormier8760]

Agreed and confirmed regarding the high quality packaging.

[@soupnazi81]

Do you think a rear fender support is needed to ease stress from weight of carrying folded and vibration? Some scooters like the Xiami and Ninebot have rear fenders that crack. I notice this scooter seems more beefy and integrated it with the rear ledge for standing.

[@nyc_dancer_j]

Question what If you have a flat tire 🤔then what??? How would you fix it??

[@mythicalcircle]

hello, great video. Have you heard of the hiboy max3?

[@felipesl8228]

Hello brother!!! Do you know a scooter with a good ipx waterproof? I own a Ninebot g30 max and its amazing, I love it cause I can use in the rain. But I’m looking for another scooter faster and “waterproof”. I appreciated your help.

[@HotSizzleTV_]

Can you mod this to get longer range, put better lights on it. And having the kick stand thing in the back were you rest your foot on when you ride ? Where can I buy new tires and how do I even replace the tires because eventually tires go bald. And battery too have to replace that as well.

[@Tropicocitwo]

There's an app version online that lets you enable kick-free start by the way!

[@POVTruckDrivingDenmark]

Greetings.. :) I was wondering if its possible to charge these scooters in a car..? as in using the 12v or usb outlet as many cars have today..? tia

[@MD62383]

I hold my throttle and kick to start and it transitions perfectly and almost immediately. I have the sport model.

[@pedroaires5775]

Hi Rk9 Rides Which one I should buy: KUGOO KIRIN M4 Pro or NIU KQi3 Pro

[@Del-Canada]

The only thing stopping me from getting this or the 2 is the weight limit. I am 220lbs exactly right now. Now add in anything I might be carrying on my person, bike accessories or stuff in a backpack it can go quite a bit over.

[@dennisgolden7596]

Thanks nice reviwe.

[@asjasj123]

it looks really good. I wanna get it.

[@EpicPlayer954]

this seems like a good scooter for the city. Are there cheaper, reliable options for a large college campus?

[@gunstargizmo]

Are the reflectors actual plastic or just stickers? I've seen some of these scooters have cheap reflective stickers that peel off.

[@actionnew]

NIU Electric Scooter how to just go forward ? i paired it , gave it a push and pressed the throttle. no avail...

[@FinnishPanther]

I tested the Sport and Pro version at a demo event and bought two for me and my lady. The difference in power between the Sport and Pro is very noticeable and I'd go with the Pro, it's well worth the extra money. These scooters are quite a bit more expensive in Europe; in Germany you can get a Pro for 750-800eur (800-850usd), but in the Nordics the Pro is a whopping 899eur (960usd), ouch ☹

[@scodude12]

I took your advice and went pro for the extra $100 - not a question and best $100 spent - mahalo

[@vajahatalee]

Pro model is 625 euros on Tokmanni today

[@diserify]

I just got one and it's not powering on any particular way I have 2 start it up?

[@orlandonoa]

is it worth getting the Asurion protection plan on Amazon ?

[@lloydm2883]

Great review. I got half way through your review and new this scooter isn't for me. So far Appollo's City Pro sits at the top of the list for me. It's just a shame it's so darn expensive : (

[@swaglife892]

i want to buy one from Australia, but i can't due to Australia amazon don't have, someone tell me how? thanks

[@victormaya8299]

do you have to charge it the full 6 hours after unboxing so it can turn on ?

[@geronimo67]

I did a thorough comparison of several scooters in this class and discovered that for the money, this scooter is among the best bang-for-your-buck scooters, so I bought one today.

[@geronimo67]

@@user-kf4gt7bo2k When I was doing my research the Tiger 8 did not come up. I did not evaluate the Tiger 8.

[@Simcore999]

Looks good 👍

[@ZaiyaFineArt]

so wait can i not use this if i need to commute in the rain?

[@zeshieu3251]

anyone know an app that i can do a range test with in miles i wanna see how far my aovo es80 can go

[@kickboxerforever00]

What are the best scooters that as are powerful and fast etc as this but without having to do this annoying steps etc that you mentioned?

[@iCodyonline]

That’s why I’m hesitant to purchase this scooter, where do I get replacement tires? How do you replace them? What about brakes and rotors? Where can I purchase replacements?

[@deeder_]

My job on Apple Maps for cycling says 8.8 miles would this be a reliable option for me . I have no car right now looking for a cheaper option to get to work instead of the bus ?

[@cameranmanner4701]

Have you compared this scooter to the hiboy s2 pro. The specs are much better on the hiboy. The design and the deck on NIUscooter is better. But Hiboy offers more for a lower price. 500w motor, Rear suspension, 11.5 amp battery, optional seat and solid tires (that's a debate) but I prefer not to fix flats on these scooters as they are not simple.

[@AceWhips]

Great review man! Does the E-Save tutorial have to be done every time I switch the scooter on? Or only on initial setup? Thanks!

[@carrickdubya4765]

I also want to know and I cannot get a clear answer even from NIU since I am now wanting to buy the NIU MAX that does 23.6mph

[@tofuprius3384]

You only have to do it one time when you first register the scooter. I’ve had mine for about a month 😊👍

[@scholar527]

Say I wanna go inside a store, is it practical to carry inside with me? I've heard its a little heavy but I'm also a bigger guy (6'2 about 210 pounds)

[@stefanstef2036]

I love this scooter, i ride with my fiancee on it ( total of our weight 110 kg) and is still riding perfect 40 km 2 persons , the quality is amazing at this price .

[@Tropicocitwo]

You guys must be the lightest couple in the world!

[@stefanstef2036]

@@Tropicocitwo :))) We like to be fit .

[@mrki412]

Damn I'm on my own at 105kg😢

[@DeathByPancake7]

@@mrki412I’m 122

[@galacticgalaxyonezerone7235]

Another thing with these is they should make it so you can carry an extra battery with you and easily swap it when the first one runs out for more range.

[@ioanc2]

Isn't it possible to fix tubeless tire puncture in the same way it's done for car tires, maybe even at vulcanizing shops?

[@borky1987]

Ba da, exact la fel

[@DanielBrave]

Wao! This review is very complete

[@rsvp9816]

is there a way to waterproof this scooter? some wrap?

[@cwsole1464]

Amazing Scooter.

[@garryschroyer7234]

Once its charge what do u so to start it

[@Lantea13]

Nice review, would love to see a detailed comparison to the Ninebot Max G30P/G30LP to see which comes out on top. Completely agree that NIU missed a big opportunity by not making the KQi3 fully waterproof for commuting in any weather.

[@napoleonbonaparte7692]

Had one being sent to me on Amazon I canceled it, because I need water resistant so is my only real option the emove cruiser? Niu definitely shoulda set the standard

[@sottheaphoeurng9044]

Hi sir is max worth the price or pro still better ?

[@kingdiola]

I have mines and having issues with charging due to connection is now loose. I driven mines a lot daily.

[@justinid.4784]

New to the channel. Is he paid by NIU or neutral? Is this scooter anywhere near as fast as the rental scooters you see in cities, like Lime or Bird?

[@cheche1301]

Has anyone change the tire on this thing yet?

[@galacticgalaxyonezerone7235]

I’m pissed because I was just short of getting the 3 and needed something for work and dr visits ASAP so I had to go with the 2, but the 2 I have no real complaints with just needs to enable full use of the motor it has because it for sure has more to offer and could really use a better top speed even by a little bit would do it fine and also an option to get full toque from zero start if you so choose because of situations especially in traffic.

[@Bluegreenred]

Does it have front suspension?

[@RealityInk]

I think that tutorial thing is probably a nod to the companies insurance rates. They programmed in a way to try and make sure customers know what their doing. Frustrating if you already know and they should give instructions up front but I don't think its a bad thing.

[@xKevmachinex]

Do you think the 3 is worth $200 more then the 2? in your oppinion for a new rider.

[@raylivengood8040]

I have the pro version. I agree that it is a solid scooter. I like most things about it with the exception being that I think it is power restricted. It reaches top speed fairly quickly (20mph display, but closer 18.5mph on GPS) and then it feels like it stops a little abrupt at the speed ceiling. I have both the old and pro version of the dual motor mercane WideWheel 48v system and the single motor 48v E-twow gt se. The weight of the Kqi3 is closer to the old version WideWheel, but power is less than the single motor E-twow. So I believe the Kqi3 to be a little overweight and underpowered. I hope someone will figure out how to unlock the speed to a solid gps speed of 20-22 mph, which I believe is very realistic. After the most recent update, the app requires me at every single time, to go through the tutorial which I find annoying. Before the recent “update” the scooter had no cruise control. Now it does have this feature after the update which I find very useful on long stretches. I agree that the kick start shouldn’t be the only option. In fact, my wife had trouble as you mentioned when she tried to cross a busy road while kicking and hold the throttle. I figured out how to use this quickly, but my wife finds it less intuitive relative to other scooters that we have including a unlocked Ninebot ES3. The brakes work as you described. The brakes bite in a intuitive but then abrupt manner when the magnetic brake is delay-activated in tandem. I’d also like to mention that I think the kick stand is very good. Stem lock mechanism is very good as you reported. The charge port and plug are unique, so this causes some challenges for anyone who wants to use a advanced battery charger such as the cycle satiator brand. I appreciate your very thorough review ! You have helped to set the bar high, thanks 👍🏻

[@Coak5]

Nothing beats the etwow GT in terms of size, weight, power, speed, and portability.

[@jokerace6395]

You mean e twow gt se with 500w motor ? If you mean this it’s an unfair comparison,kqi3 pro have 350w motor and should be compare with these scooters

[@raylivengood8040]

@@jokerace6395 you would be correct if there was a regulatory body in charge of enforcing wattage claims, but there isn’t. Some manufacturers/brand’s claim the correct wattage and others do not. Based on my own experience of having owned between 250w -1000w nominal motors, I stand by that hunch lol. I would honestly have to look at the controller as this article by Micah Toll indicates. *calculating the peak power of an ebike is simple. You just multiply the voltage of the battery by the maximum current the ebike can handle. The maximum current is determined by the ebike’s controller, and is usually somewhere between 15-30 amps. An ebike with a 48V battery and a 20 amp peak controller would theoretically be capable of a nominal 960 watts of instantaneous power.

[@jokerace6395]

@@raylivengood8040 my friend, no one should make more guesses than necessary ,occam's razor... 1 motor 350 w and the other 500w ..

[@shannonpayne904]

How do you activate the cruise control….

[@leostien6120]

what state is bro living in with mountains in his backyard like please tell me

[@Oregonchicken]

Just ordered one! 550 on Amazon now;)

[@chugs1232]

Have you had any issues with the scooter? I just purchased on Amazon then was reading a bunch of bad reviews just courius. Imput would be greatly appreciated

[@buzzrace9095]

Wow look at those mountains that’s gotta be in Utah 🥵

[@1zaiden]

i just got this scooter and it doesn’t even turn on and the app doesn’t even work 😓

[@futureshock7425]

Can someone pls post how to disable kick to start? Then I might buy this

[@AAVINA305]

whats the weight limit on this?

[@ritchiexx3337]

So how fast is the scooter 20 or 50?

[@dennisgolden7596]

I am thinking of getting the KQI3 MAX

[@mrki412]

This or Ninebot G30 Max, or maybeKugoo G2 pro?

[@tefoalalau7613]

Push start braddah. Not kick to start 🤣 🤙🏽

[@KungFuChess]

I don't like the frame being covered up with plastic. You can't easily inspect the frame for cracks which you should do periodically during maintenance

[@1004k]

Please compare with hiboy s2 pro

[@jameslewis5]

Bought 2 of these scooters today.

[@Mattdoc15210]

Do you think this is a better choice the pro model than the hiboy s2 pro ? I’m researching for my cousin he wants something reasonably priced

[@campbub]

I would be weary of the hiboy ... they are know to have severe structural issues~ frame breaks

[@Mattdoc15210]

@@campbub yeah my cousin grabbed the niu god choice for a first random scoot

[@swefishers9529]

Hey! What do u think is the Absolute best and good offroad scooter? not so expensive tho, id want around 600$ to 1600$

[@AverageNerdGuy]

I know this is an older post but if I'm correct RK9 posted a video a while back saying the Kaabo Mantis 8 was like $1199 and was the best unit to get under $1600. But he also pointed out that at $1600 you got hydraulic braking and faster top speed. Not an expert here but I contemplated the Mantis 8 for this exact reason.

[@the_freedom_quest]

The BEST Scooter ever !