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

The NIU NGT electric scooter is a smart scooter with fast speeds and long range, making it perfectly designed for urban riders. See my full review at: electrek.co/?p=167725
I got mine at the Tel Aviv dealer: niu.co.il/
You can find your local dealer at niu.com/
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0:00 Intro
0:19 Background
0:47 Specifications
2:05 How powerful is it?
2:50 Smart features
3:46 Practicality in cities
4:32 Hill climbing example
4:41 Narrow and nimble scooter
5:52 Utility and accessories
7:10 My few complaints
8:06 Price
8:41 Summary
9:21 Outro

[@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!

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@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!

[@oleston]

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

[@b5thomas7]

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

[@TheBoltondj44]

Waiting for this review every day ;)

[@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.

[@patrickwilmot]

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

[@a.d.h.dn3d461]

You always give great reviews. Good job. Thanks.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 !!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@cosmodoc]

Thanks for the useful video! A very good cheaper alternative is the Sunra Robo S. How did you get that big scratch on the side?

[@mikeradie7758]

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

[@ScottOstr]

Perfect specs for urban riders ❤️

[@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

[@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?).

[@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.

[@canererdogan1]

Best reviews man, keep it up! Cheers

[@pullaiah1090]

Yes this is correct. 🤝

[@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.

[@liammurphy2755]

Loved this video very well presented thank you.

[@govindarajann7646]

Enjoyed the video, Micah! Great job! The removable batteries is a huge plus for this scooter. How long does it take you to charge them? Cheers, Govind

[@boomshakalaka7912]

Nice Review. Thank you! TEL Aviv looks very nice

[@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

[@shaddyhacker]

Man, this place is gorgeous!

[@JRicardoMejiaS]

Great video. I'm considering to buy the new version (NQI GTS or the EVO). I'm wondering if you have comments about the breaks and the performance of the motorcycle in bumpy streets.

[@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!

[@jinchang9292]

Thanks a lot for the detailed and honest opinion about the scooter. One thing I wanted to ask is my home is on top of a hill. You mentioned that the ride sets a limit to protect the battery at 15%. Do you think I'll have trouble if I buy an electric scooter if I can't go uphill at let's say 20~25% a quarter battery left and cant go uphill? Btw it's around $1k in South Korea for your model. I know it's a baragain(gov subsidy to promote e-commerce) but setting aside the price, will I be able to get home that is on top of a steep hill (as steep as the brick rode in your video) with quarter of battery left?

[@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.

[@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!

[@arj3030]

Nice review, thank you. I'm interested in the mqi.

[@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%) ?

[@ericklowder6451]

Does it have any option for battery upgrades

[@Boricuahbg]

ON sale in the US?

[@rebelheartphoto]

Fun to watch. Where was the Gopro mounted? On a friends bike?

[@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.

[@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.

[@ThatGermanFella]

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

[@PortsladeBySea]

Excellent review! 🏆

[@tjam4229]

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

[@GarciaGungFuJKD]

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

[@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 😕

[@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 ?!?👍)

[@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.

[@luongmaihunggia]

5:18 How did you film that? Drone?

[@prilep5]

Your are the best real pro reviewer

[@malcolm4458]

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

[@bmendez3782]

Wow this looks awesome not to mention do you need a license do drive these things?

[@ernanihidalgo2527]

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

[@ChrisSaucey]

Wow this looks great!

[@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

[@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.

[@vironassimandiris8366]

Have you ride the vespa eletrica?

[@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

[@jeremywheeler8417]

Great review! It's probably out of my price range, but I would hope to have one someday. I'd pair it with my new truck I have ordered, the Ford maverick. As for Lane splitting, I'd say its beyond my skill level, but I don't have an issue with anyone who does practice it.

[@eduardofernandez5217]

Are you based in Tel Aviv or Miami Florida?

[@amazingthingsfromaroundthe2057]

I sure would love to have one of those for myself.

[@Noukz37]

Any update video on the long term ownership? 🙂

[@galihpa]

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

[@mukkalanagavenkateswararao1555]

Great camera angils.great work👍🇮🇳

[@beachboy0505]

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

[@wayneeverett739]

Hi Micah, Love your scooter reviews thus far . WOULD YOU PLEASE PLEASE REVIEW THE FLY ELECTRIC SCOOTER LINEUP ASAP(Fly-7,9,10, & motorcycle&like scooters)?? Thanks much

[@danielsroots7440]

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

[@jjboohoo9641]

We don’t use km or metric can it change to mph

[@dheerajjaswal4186]

Price

[@abdishakzsomar]

Where did you get yours I want get mine

[@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?

[@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.

[@closestedge4859]

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

[@nonilev2729]

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

[@GunCollector007]

Available in the us?

[@robcampbell3235]

Great review. And youre an awesome & easy to listen to - reviewer. As to the less hug quandry had the same thing happen on my motorcycles. Backrest = less hugs. I feel your pain...

[@ahmedfahimmughal5643]

What is the price?

[@codywhite6961]

Would you please do a video of predator talon electric bike

[@oprinticewilliams8218]

Love that ride

[@Bir_Singh]

How is it now

[@hermanstokbrood]

Nice video. I have some questions left though: What is the range you normally do on a charge (leaving the 15% battery)? And how tall are you?

[@OneDayWillFlyAway]

Jammer idd dat hij niet vertelt hoe lang hijzelf is. Ben zelf 1m90 en vraag me af of ik erop zou passen.

[@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?

[@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

[@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.

[@BEST_LOTUS]

Hi! Nice review! Tel Aviv is a great city:) Do you think it's suitable for me , I'm 196 cm?

[@AlexRocks24-7]

Great review, thank you 👌 FYI , the traffic wardens in London have and use them .

[@FL-gg4dq]

Is this the same as NQI gt or gts

[@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

[@spydie]

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

[@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?

[@paulmorris3613]

how would you reckon if the rider was of heavier weight and in this country with rain gears as we don't have the sun,LOL Nice review. How secure is such a scooter?

[@S-O-T]

Brilliant video 😎 It's scary you not wearing any protective gear😱

[@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.

[@dylanwhite6539]

Isn’t it legally required to lane split in somewhere

[@oliverdonghi6056]

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

[@fintonmainz7845]

How much is a spare battery?

[@Opekillz]

Price????

[@clovertechdev4243]

Do you need a license and register with DMV?