NIU NGT electric scooter: 1,000 km (600 mile) review

[@KiwiMark67]

This is really interesting, even on the more powerful of the 3 modes and avoiding dropping below 15%, this still can travel 85km with a decent speed. This would be more than enough for most cities, which is where scooters are designed to be. Not the cheapest scooter to buy, but would be really cheap to run. It is great to see more choices of ways to get around!

[@rabonour]

I'm very excited about this scooter. The speed and range puts it into serious car replacement territory for me, while most affordable electric scooters feel much more comparable to ebikes. Would love to see these take off in the US.

[@1miltond]

$9000 on the us + tax not that good

[@Papabuonair]

@@1miltond it’s too much in the US

[@Papabuonair]

@@1miltond don’t know why

[@robertcrawford718]

@@1miltond I am not sure where you got $9,000 USD from. I am looking at a dealer website right now and it shows the NIU NGT at $4,500 USD, or half of what you saw. vespamotorsport.com/san-diego-scooters/niu-ngt/ I know nothing about this dealer, other than that it also sells Vespa. I was just looking for a US dealer so I could see the price.

[@craigcampbell1843]

I got the first one in California a couple years ago. I love it.

[@kylewollman2239]

As an apartment dweller I've never been tempted to own an EV because of the lack of home charging infrastructure. Being able to take the batteries inside is a huge plus. This looks very tempting.

[@robinhooper7702]

Yeah and no one can steal your scooter on the fly without a battery.

[@grant9000]

@@robinhooper7702 true 😂

[@josephsaid756]

@@robinhooper7702 should it be subjected to theft... two persons can probably lift it into a pick up truck and be gone. :\

[@droopkush2242]

I'd be more worried about my scooter getting stolen sitting outside of a building 🤣

[@r.d.9399]

@@droopkush2242 Some brands of these scooters have a motion activated alarm system, locking wheels and GPS tracking all connected through an app that can follow the moped in real time. Thieves run the risk of getting seriously injured by owners or arrested by taking the wrong one.

[@RM-xf9gi]

It is so crazy that these scooters are not popular here in the US! Nuts!!! These E-scooters are so fun and no gas needed!

[@ElectricBikeCompany]

Wow - always professional - detailed and straight to the point - interesting too . Great to see e-Scooters becoming main stream - way over due - nice job 👍

[@skip123davis]

i've been riding motorcycles for over 40 years, and in my (lengthy - meaning old, lol) experience, lane splitting is actually safer for 2 wheelers when practiced responsibly: it gets you out of the cage parade so you don't have to deal with the oblivious cage pilots who are not paying attention! everytime i get on my bike someone tries to kill me - usually within a mile of my house. i don't even bother getting pissed off anymore. split the lane, get out in front AND STAY THERE!

[@romaninbayern]

Great review thank you! Having 9000km on my NQi already. Half from Berlin, half from Barcelona. It's definitely a more fitting for Southern Europe or generally warm climate. On a wet, slippery roads covered with leaves, or frozen surfaces it's becoming pretty unstable.

[@ferdkeun5148]

Taking the battery out for charging at home is also an excellent anti-theft strategy I would think? Excellent review thank you.

[@evilmario6061]

Great point, reassuring to me as that's what I'll need to do

[@robinhooper7702]

Yeah and no one can steal your scooter on the fly without a battery. Good point.

[@fintonmainz7845]

That's what I do BUT the built-in alarm doesn't work without the battery.

[@YourAubsome]

I appreciate your details about lane splitting. I didn't know what it was called or that it was legal in many places. Unfortunately, its not legal where I live (Georgia - United States).

[@paulholterhaus7084]

No that is fortunate.......It is about the quickest way to die........What exactly do You think You are going to do when some child opens the car door in front.........Yes, I know what Fools say....It will be Their fault........But that will not bring You back to Life....Paul

[@YourAubsome]

@@paulholterhaus7084 crashing into a car door at 10 mph isn't likely to even cause a serious injury....

[@saldogdave]

Lane sharing saves lives. Using that space between cars allows the rider to be in a protected space instead of hanging out there waiting to be struck from the rear. Many more riders are injured or killed by that than from filtering or lane splitting/sharing. That's why it is legal in many states.

[@jnyylee]

In Taiwan, scooters are supposed to go to the front to stay in a box dedicated to motorcycles and scooters to wait for green light. And lane splitting is the only way to make it possible. This help makes the the traffic move quicker as scooters move faster than cars the first few seconds at starting up.

[@OneDayWillFlyAway]

@@jnyylee and more people will use a scooter because of that advantage. Which will improve traffic flow imho

[@raylivengood8040]

Makes a person want to explore that part of the world if one is not from there 🙂 Nice review Micah, even if some of the products might not be where I’m at in this moment, it’s a entertaining “ride along” as you navigate listeners with your experience & thoughtful insight.

[@IDann1]

Theirs a new model out this month, it’s been offered with a discount on launch. Comparable specs but 30% cheaper with discount.

[@davidearl4022]

Ooooh.

[@Datkiddiego]

When they come out?

[@zenwave5272]

Rented one of these in Sardinia last week - absolutely loved it. I live in an apartment in the US, so the removable batteries are a game-changer. Hope to find a dealer when I return.

[@motorponyelectrice-rides8343]

Excellent job on the review! We've been test riding the NIU NQi GT (NGT) out of our electric scooter store (Motor Pony Electric) in Vancouver, Canada for the past month and it has been amazing! Our city is really hilly and this is the 1st scooter that we have tried that can truly handle the hills and keep up to traffic. It looks good, is well made, thoughtful functional design and smart system. Considering what you get for the price, it is great value.

[@olguiq1013]

@Motor Pony Electric and @Micah ..... My only problem with scooters is that I'm not use to having my legs resting in front... I really wish they would make them with pedals on the side, like the CSC Monterey, but with power and long range. I'd buy one at the drop of a hat. I just don't feel safe turning on a scooter.

[@kstreet202]

Just got mine yesterday! Great review and information the 15% battery slow down was very helpful.

[@sahilbandivadekar3185]

What's the mile range?

[@kstreet202]

@@sahilbandivadekar3185 I have the NIU NQi-GTS Sport it’s range is about 60 miles on high speed, a little more on dynamic which I use while driving in and through residential areas.

[@mradjamesable]

I've done over 4,000km on mine and hasn't missed a beat. Still love riding it and plenty quick eneough to give a thrill (I used to have a V-Twin superbike).

[@amineaguenini1629]

Hello , I'm planning to buy one of these scooters, and i would like to know please, if the scooter can handle intensive use ( daily ) bcz i work in the delivery field . Thank you

[@sahusanalysis7661]

​@@amineaguenini1629 same for delivery purpose, I have bunch of queries like how long this EV scooter sustain if we ride 150-200km with heavy weighted passenger as like bike taxi

[@oleston]

Micah...you are the best at these reviews. Also, what a beautiful place you've chosen to call home.

[@PatrickLeFloch]

Thanks!

[@Dreoni_]

Waiting for NIU to release a 120km/h scooter

[@IDann1]

Their are other manufacturers that do faster scooters, but more money 💰

[@hafizlemot]

@@IDann1 what are those?

[@yannickvorwerk-1stracer-49]

They are working on a 160 km/h motorcycle, the RQi GT

[@robinsss]

@@yannickvorwerk-1stracer-49 what did 600 miles have to do with this scooter?

[@JAY-wn2hr]

You can tune it, and it will do way over 120km/h. I have seen them when I lived in China, still being able to lift the front end at 60/70km/h.

[@stumpusMaximus]

Got a SHAD 29 top box fitted to mine with the backrest option. Wife loves it as she can store small rucksack stuff in it, inc her helmet (large modular) when I pick her up! They are superb bikes and the FOC Battery Management System (bms) and app integration is like ‘why don’t cars or other bikes have this’? It’s the future battery in the house or charged on the bike. Also I have the NIU Windscreen (wind shield for Americans lol) that is just a delightful option.

[@beachboy0505]

'Lane splitting' called 'filtering' in the UK 🇬🇧 I think

[@Sakura-os4rt]

Does this scooter require a license in florida because I have tried researching and it's confusing through online and many people who I know have electric scooters says it doesn't and others says it requires so I'm confused 😕

[@TheEragoon]

Question about the batteries, do they work in parallel (discharge at the same time) or do they get discharge one after the other (switches to the second one after the first battery gets to 20%) ?

[@TheBoltondj44]

Waiting for this review every day ;)

[@michaelsprinzeles4022]

It's been many years but I've driven in Tel Aviv. You're a brave man riding a scooter there. I have to wonder what time must you do the videos to see such light traffic. Old Jaffa is beautiful and the roads were fine for the Romans. Everyone should visit Tel Aviv & Old Yaffa. What an amazing polarity with ultra modern and ancient within walking distance of each other. Oh yeah, the scooter was cool too;)

[@MrDuncl]

Brave / foolhardy riding without gloves and with bare elbows most of the time. There is a reason bike jackets have padded elbows.

[@enricomagat4938]

I have one of this in the Philippines and it's doing great! I'm using it in my daily commute at work.. nearly 1000km for 2m now with top speed of 60km/hr 60v 20amp lead acid battery

[@EM.1.]

I am thinking of moving to Tel Aviv if I can't move to Japan. This moped would be perfect. You are a lucky man, nice bike, nice wife, nice city and nice life.

[@b5thomas7]

Smart check feature is really cool. Also great that the batteries come up so easily.

[@andreamarchionni417]

I have that scooter, too, and it's really wonderful, even on the hills! And I love to see it in Tel Aviv, one of my fav places !!

[@infokir]

Would LOVE to see the review of new ninebot e200p e-scooter. Its max speed is 100km/h and all 2 its batteries are under foot platform - so under-seat place is fully available. They say that it can go up to 200km with 2 batteries.

[@fellowearthling217]

4:42 It's also convenient for the car driver to have you lane splitting, so you dont take up space in the line before the traffic light and more ppl get through!

[@BagerGman]

They are nice but be mindful of a few issues. Front forks bend and leak easy. Brake lever has a sensor that cuts throttle. When that has a malfunction it can lead to unsafe surging of power that can be really hazardous on slick roads or in corners. Last major one is sometimes when you take the bat out and it it back in the computer will bug. That really sucks when in a hurry and ya gotta pull the battery and use the wall charger to reset. The true last issue is common to a lot of rides, stock tires are hard and do have traction issues.

[@a.d.h.dn3d461]

You always give great reviews. Good job. Thanks.

[@IkmelAAA]

So glad that manufacturers are starting to fix the range issue, now I just wish for the electric market to fix the prices.

[@snowstrobe]

They say the prices will come down with greater uptake (economies of scale), but I'm suspicious of this, the cost of batteries have been tumbling.

[@ernanihidalgo2527]

6:02 - You took a spill? Be safe always love your reviews!

[@MotoMischiefs]

How would this compare to the 2x as expensive Vespa Elettrica which has pretty much identical specs?

[@JacobCarlson]

I ride one of these things multiple times a week since it's one of the scooters that Revel uses in their fleet. I really love it.

[@GunCollector007]

Available in the us?

[@shaddyhacker]

Man, this place is gorgeous!

[@lt97140]

Great review as usual, Micah. Still eager to hear see you do a review of the CSC Wiz since it has comparable specs to the NIU but is 1/3 cheaper.

[@Electrek]

It’s coming soon! Though it’s specs are a bit lower than NIU’s

[@patrickwilmot]

Thank you very much, I appreciate the manner in which you deliver your presentations.

[@Boricuahbg]

ON sale in the US?

[@Alxmir23]

im saving up for one. currently using a kick scooter and the measly 32kmh is not enough and the torque is not good enough for the 2 steep hills i have to ride coming back from work. all i need is the lowest license for scooters.

[@zsoltnemeth1958]

Hi! What insurance company provides insurance for niu mqi + sport? I have found only Lexham and MCE for the price of 670-1300 GBP/ year! Is it true to cost so much?

[@johnsun2416]

If you have a 2nd. set of batteries, you can charge them at home while using the 1st.set, then swap them when need it., this will double the range.

[@anthonydowling3356]

Is that a fact .

[@bbmcgee33]

How come the newer NIU NQI GTS models have much less range? It's a bit weird that the latest versions don't seem to be as good. Could anyone provide any insight...? Maybe I'm wrong...

[@subinct]

Tel Aviv looks beautiful. Can you combine your next review with a food stop in between.

[@divinegon4671]

Do they get bombings?

[@paopaowell]

battery you can purchase with high capacity to replace original standard battery that you can capable go far further

[@TheNone724]

Why this dont have 10kw of peak power or better yet continuous because hub motors are very underspeced but 10kw of peak power would be minimium to make this scooter feel speedy?

[@spydie]

So compare this to other scooters you've reviewed. They can't all be your favorite, so which one is best and why?

[@groundskeeper5292]

Great video. Covered it all! What a great scooter too! I'm a recent electric vehicle convert. Just bought an e bike and I've been riding motorcycles and scooters for years but this scooter is great! Thanks for the info!

[@Noukz37]

Any update video on the long term ownership? 🙂

[@MatthewSlimmer]

Is it possible to remove 1 of the 2 batteries and drive it with more storage? Of course this would give half the range.

[@mikeradie7758]

This is really cool, functional!! Thank you brother!

[@EDU4519Computing1]

These NIU are a great way for scooter-sharing. Here in Malta there are two such companies and both use one of the NIU scooter model. Great way to get around especially for a small country like Malta where the distance to anywhere is around 7-9miles single-way. Micah always gives honest reviews about anything he has his hands on. But he sure gets around, I've just seen his CSC Yellow scooter review and that's filmed in Florida and uploaded on Feb 5th.

[@vibhanshuchauhan3328]

Brother you should also check simple mark and ika scotter simple mark has 236 km range

[@canererdogan1]

Best reviews man, keep it up! Cheers

[@pullaiah1090]

Yes this is correct. 🤝

[@mirekslechta7161]

Please,can anybody here describe what kind of baterry is used in it? Will it be available 7 years later for replacement and how much it cost?

[@ahmedfahimmughal5643]

What is the price?

[@tradepandey420]

5:17 how can you record this view? Was your camera flying along with your scooter?

[@marc-anthonymccrory4362]

Sorry for the late response, but I can answer your question. He is using a 360 camera, most likely the Insta 360 One X2 on a mount. You can see the blindspot right below the headlight. That's we're the camera is.

[@tradepandey420]

@@marc-anthonymccrory4362 thanks

[@nonilev2729]

Can I get your recommendation for an electric motorbike that can run also on the highways? SHANA TOVA...

[@jake9854]

but what if this moped scooter run out of battery midway into home? theres no way u can carry this thing to the train, it weight 100kg! how are you gonna charge it?

[@kennethhumpf6502]

I like this one. More suitable to my needs. I also liked your reviews on the Sondors and the CSC. Are these batteries chargable on a standard United States outlet (110 to 120 I believe?).

[@scenicdepictionsofchicagolife]

Woah didn't realize he was in israel.. cool! I just assumed he was like in florida or something cause he sounds so radio english-american. 😂

[@Discostew2]

i believe he also lives in florida sometimes?

[@ETruesdel]

Didn't it ever occur to you that sometimes Americans live overseas? SMH

[@scenicdepictionsofchicagolife]

@@ETruesdel you are quite the asshole for being from the Midwest. I'd appreciate it if you didn't question my intelligence, you don't know me.

[@scenicdepictionsofchicagolife]

@Gerry S.S well I mean I feel like they still culturally have more in common with the Mediterranean but yeah I know right. I often forget that if you're Jewish you can just claim citizenship there and go live there quite easily. Also, the current presidential administration has much less sympathy for Israel than Trump's did. Unsurprising given Obama's Israel policy while he was in office with Biden previously. I wonder what's going to happen with must of the west turning on Israel over their Palestine policies.

[@amiegoode9476]

How much

[@malcolm4458]

Awesome video. How did you get that camera angle at 8:34?

[@tjam4229]

Once again, nice job. Makes me want to move to Tel Aviv ! ;-)

[@closestedge4859]

I've never lived anywhere where white lining (lane splitting)is legal..... but I love seeing it. This is a great scooter

[@JohnDunkley]

I have a Yadea G5. Only had it 6weeks. But I agree that the drop off to eco mode when the battery is low is dangerous. I recently derestricted the bike to see how it performs. The eco mode went to 29mph and normal was only 47mph on the flat. So no gains really, except.... when the battery got low it went to eco mode of 29mph. Which I felt was much safer. (Had to restrict it again for the time being but I think I will do it again legally when I can take the tests)

[@ezscootrr]

Is this Lithium Ion?

[@the_freedom_quest]

Yes

[@krystianstepien5835]

Are you missing the trunk ? There`s no storage space in this moped.

[@GarciaGungFuJKD]

How long will the batteries last? And how much will the batteries cost when needing to be replaced?

[@ericm8811]

Hey Micah Toll! Have you ridden the 14" Nui GTS scooter? I'm curious if the larger tires smooth out bumps a perceptible amount? Greetings from Vancouver British Columbia Canada! Ride ride ride!

[@johnw65]

Todah Rabah, Great video... I remember swarms of scooters around our tour bus in Tel Aviv so I'm sure your bike fits right in. I have a People S 200 that is quite handy and economical.

[@gordon9768]

To me it seems that the underseat battery takes up space where there would usually be storage, so I was wondering how big is the underseat storage, and if I take put the underseat battery to increase storage how will that affect the range

[@danielsroots7440]

I live in the state of Maine, how would one go about getting one of these?

[@ChickensAndGardening]

Thanks for a great review. I wonder if anything's changed in two years -- lower prices? Lighter batteries? Longer range? Also, I'm looking forward to the Japanese players jumping into this game -- Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, etc. Somehow I have more faith in their quality and customer support, but maybe I'm old fashioned.

[@Opekillz]

Price????

[@leahlambert5737]

Sorry for the late reply but in the uk the bike is limited to 45mph but your only doing like 43 mph and I've done 6k miles and it's no where near as toquey. as this niu it takes a while to build up power. The smart check is fake as I unplugged everything and it still come back with no errors

[@moza260]

in which country lane splitting is forbidden?

[@oliverpolden]

This really appeals to me except for the lack of space under the seat. I would much prefer both of the batteries to be under the feet, or at least the seat battery somewhere else.

[@clovertechdev4243]

Do you need a license and register with DMV?

[@felipeabramovitch9186]

Hey, I noticed that your scooter is missing the carpet, why is that? I'm having problems with mine that it flies away when the weather is windy. Any recommendations?

[@jesuisravi]

apply carpet adhesive

[@seabird6744]

Sadly Escooter are the worst to secure , due to no access to rear wheel to lock it.....

[@oliverdonghi6056]

Do you need a license for the electric scooter? (asking from europe)

[@sebasosorio9084]

could you tell us more about consumption... Is it worth the price to save gas and service money that otherwise a normal gas combustion scooter 150cc, 200cc will need?

[@mocky126]

Given the price of gas now, definitely. Also save time and gas looking for gas station as you can charge while in office, at home or if you have spare batteries, just swap

[@abdishakzsomar]

Where did you get yours I want get mine

[@dheerajjaswal4186]

Price

[@TheFred1952]

what is the battery life expectancy before you need to replace them ? and how much do the replacement batteries cost?

[@raymondcasola8932]

The batteries have a minimum life of 5 years, and they are under warranty for 2 years. However, that does not mean that after 5 years, the batteries die, they simply lose their ability to charge to 100%. You might only be able to charge to 90% after 5 years, for example. It terms of the cost, I estimate between 2500$ and 3000$ Canadian. A bit less in USD. Hope this helps.

[@TheFred1952]

@@raymondcasola8932 just like any other battery powered tool loses its charge faster

[@philiptownsend4026]

That was a super well presented and produced review video of what looks like a really good scooter. And a great tourism promo to visit Israel too. Big smile here. I still don't favour electric cars but electric scooters like this are a boon to local urban travel and I want one.

[@galihpa]

5:17 How the hell are you moving your camera like that when doing a line splitting ?

[@craigcampbell1843]

Lane splitting is not only convenient and legal in most of the world but it actually keeps the motorcyclist safer and reduces traffic because you’re not taking up a spot on the road that a car could be in.

[@dylanwhite6539]

Isn’t it legally required to lane split in somewhere

[@qbukhari]

Excellent start.... Wish list.... 3 years maybe 1. 120 km/h top speed 2. Range 500 km on single charge 3. Charging 0 to 100 in 30 mins on normal household outlets 4. Solid rubber tyres no fear of inflated tyres 5. Price usd 2000

[@Bir_Singh]

How is it now

[@MayanCrossroads]

Do you still own the scooter? If so, would you recommend buying a used one?

[@ladylalaughlullalove4282]

Do you have to have a drivers license to ride it?

[@TheHornoxx]

... sehr sehr gutes Video - because of the scooter review AND because of the viewed locations (I would have watched you drive around for a while longer !) 👍 (at 5:22 - how did you get this so cool done camera moving - the camera somehow seemed to overtake you ?!?👍)

[@anastazius99]

I have a standard Niu Uqi Pro. In the same black and red colours, I love it! I just wish it had slightly faster top speed and more range. I'm tempted on maybe upgrading to the Uqi GT Pro next year.. 🤔

[@laxminarasiahthogiti4667]

what is cost and is it available in India, where

[@fintonmainz7845]

How much is a spare battery?

[@pouryy7362]

What is the flagship model?