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@eamonstack41393 жыл бұрын
Derek, Good option for students and those with commute too long for bicycle. Thanks, Eamon
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eamon. Yes, it will definitely suit some.
@kevinfu87012 жыл бұрын
As a Chinese NIU user located in Beijing. I upgraded the top speed from 25/kmh to 60/kmh and it stills go for around 45km.
@NevoEVReviewIreland2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Kevin.
@J03ll32 жыл бұрын
how do you upgrade it? do you get a new scooter or a replacement of the controller
@driftathug2 жыл бұрын
How did you do it bro?
@toyotaprius79 Жыл бұрын
@@driftathug Chinese markets are just better planned? 🤷 its planned economy maybe
@nathanvrvrt3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this review. You are one of the first english reviews :) great review.
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Glad you liked it.
@kettle85933 жыл бұрын
Isnt he Irish, But yess i agree
@nathanvrvrt3 жыл бұрын
@@kettle8593 irish is also English just nicer to listen
@kettle85933 жыл бұрын
@@nathanvrvrt oh i thought you meant the country not the language
@nathanvrvrt3 жыл бұрын
@@kettle8593 no the language 😊
@AnabelM03093 жыл бұрын
Such an informative video, congrats! 👏🏽
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Anabel. Glad you enjoyed the review.
@TonyReilly3 жыл бұрын
What's the real world range? (just wondering how often someone might need to charge) and can you buy extra batteries to have a spare charged?
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Tony. Real world range was around 35km and yes you can buy a spare battery.
@dimman106dimman43 жыл бұрын
Very good and clear review!
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@joecrancher20082 жыл бұрын
Great review, i really need to try an electric scooter / moped!
@NevoEVReviewIreland2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe. You must, a great experience
@Libolatico13 жыл бұрын
Does it come with a charging cable for the battery. Sorry if it’s a silly question, I’m new to this.
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Rachel. Never a silly question, apologies I should have covered it in my review. Yes it comes with a charging cable and adaptor similar to the one in my other NIU review but the adaptor is lightly smaller. See here kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqe7dmtphZepe5Y
@impressartful3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review, very clear, you mention 3,5 hours to recharge, I've heard it takes 6 hours to reload, which is right?
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment and question. 3.5hrs and confirmed on the NIU website www.niu.com/en/m/u-series/specs/
@jeffreycooke23843 жыл бұрын
Does it have regenerative braking? Just thinking that it would help on the inclines for back-n-forth journey.
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Jeffrey. Yes it has regen braking! Very handy.
@BohmanderTCG2 ай бұрын
good scooter to go to work with (no car needed) hate paying gas+innurance+car repair
@quartzimaging3 жыл бұрын
What is the max payload (rider weight)? Can the OS be hacked to open up Mode 3 to increase max speed?
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the questions. From what I can find, Kerb weight is 58kg and gross weight (vehicle weight + payload) is 147kg. So by my maths that's 89kg. Not able to give you an answer re hacking the OS.
@livesoapplayers89913 жыл бұрын
@@NevoEVReviewIreland Thanks for checking. That figure 89kg seems surprisingly small. Did you feel that your weight was maxing it out?
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
On some inclines it was definitely struggling and I'd say my weight would be on the upper limit
@kagancagrkarakas827 Жыл бұрын
Hi, are there any electric scooters similar to this that we can use without a driver's license in ireland?
@NevoEVReviewIreland Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately if it goes faster than. 25km/h without pedals it will require some sort of licence.
@robkleinlangevelsloo2593 жыл бұрын
NIU Is underrated.
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree and thanks for commenting Robert
@colin72256 ай бұрын
Does this need a licence and insurance?
@NevoEVReviewIreland6 ай бұрын
Yes and yes
@sexyboi2221 Жыл бұрын
Great for camping!
@NevoEVReviewIreland Жыл бұрын
Agree!
@RickysGadgets3 жыл бұрын
Hi Derek where in Ireland can you buy these I live in Wexford thanks
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Riccardo. Reach out to Shane at elion.ie/ and they'll look after you.
@sirtonymayo14683 жыл бұрын
Grate review
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Thanks sir tony, glad you enjoyed it.
@gema1903 жыл бұрын
What kind of insurance do you need for it?
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Gemuchisan. Depending on your country will depend on the type of insurance needed. In Ireland it ranges from approximatly €250 to €390.
@ThePreacherman9 Жыл бұрын
how does this do on steep hills?
@NevoEVReviewIreland Жыл бұрын
Not bad but I'm 110kg with my gear. 20km/h max up a hill
@cobrahespion83212 жыл бұрын
You can ride it at 14 ?
@NevoEVReviewIreland2 жыл бұрын
It will depend on which country you are living in Alexandre, you'll need to get local guidelines.
@TheAgalmic3 жыл бұрын
"Quick clarification, this is an electric scooter..." "So what we're planning on doing today is running around the outside of the electric moped itself"!!!!! Now I'm confused, if I search online for an electric scooter I get the kick scooter but, if I type in electric moped, I get what you clarified as an electric scooter!!??!
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, everybody it seems is calling it different things (Including me). I was trying to clarify but I'll go with what the manufacturer called it moving forward.
@thedejectedape9532 жыл бұрын
I just go with electric motorcycle + name of whatever make or model it is that I'm searching... tends to work most times :)
@victorparra77343 жыл бұрын
Hi, can this motorcycle travel on the bike lane or is it for the street?
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the question Victor. This is meant to go on the street not the bicycle lane.
@victorparra77343 жыл бұрын
@@NevoEVReviewIreland Thanks! ;)
@thedejectedape9532 жыл бұрын
I think on the lower speed setting bike lane riding should be allowed... but it isn't as far as I know?
@AakashSansar2 жыл бұрын
Can we add cycle paddle on it ?
@NevoEVReviewIreland2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the question Light Blue. Not to my knowledge. Sorry
@AakashSansar2 жыл бұрын
Oh, okay. Thank you for the reply
@anandkumargoklani34843 жыл бұрын
hi sir can you tell me how i can buy a electric scotters which scoty is best for delivery jobs i want to buy one please ans me 👍 👍 👍
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Anand. Where are you based?
@anandkumargoklani34843 жыл бұрын
@@NevoEVReviewIreland iam in dublin iwant a scotty how i can find prefable a petrol scooty
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
I only review electric scooters sorry.
@dkleijn3 жыл бұрын
what helmet is that?
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the question. The team in Ireland who gave me the scooter to review also provided the helmet. Would you like me to find out the make?
@tucosalamanca44783 жыл бұрын
Can a seconde person ride on it?
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
That's for the question Tuco. On this model no, it's just for one rider at a time. The NIU UQIGT can accommodate a passenger. www.niu.com/en/product/u-gt
@tucosalamanca44783 жыл бұрын
@@NevoEVReviewIreland Thank you Sir
@ErwinAntonius3 жыл бұрын
is there corotion on rear wheel screw? 5:52
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the question Erwin. This scooter was a year old so it could be dirt.
@celestewilkins2886 Жыл бұрын
Oui Oui!
@NevoEVReviewIreland Жыл бұрын
Agree ☺️
@theo_konstantinou2 жыл бұрын
Price
@NevoEVReviewIreland2 жыл бұрын
Will depend on the market you are in Theo. Are you based in Ireland?
@pramodgandhi1092 Жыл бұрын
Can I import this moped for my personal use in India ?
@NevoEVReviewIreland Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the question. I'm not sure? Maybe reach out to NIU global and see if they have an Indian distribution partner yet
@spirobel3 жыл бұрын
In China this literally half the price. This is so insane.
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. I suppose the transport, taxes and then hopefully the local distributor support and back up service. What do you think?
@spirobel3 жыл бұрын
@@NevoEVReviewIreland But the Chinese also pay taxes and have people working on these bikes. My comment was wrong, actually its way less then half the price. Its about 3500 cny which is about 450 euros. I think somebody is making a killing on these margins.
@caes19833 жыл бұрын
@@spirobel agree. Im buying today uqi+ citi in China for 5,499 ¥ accesories included.
@AakashSansar2 жыл бұрын
@@spirobel From where you are ordering ? I want to order one too, can I get the website or contact information?
@AakashSansar2 жыл бұрын
@@caes1983 From where you are ordering ? I want to order one too, can I get the website or contact information?
@Constantinus_Apollyon3 жыл бұрын
Calls the niu electronic scooter Calls an e-bike an electric moped Proceeds on calling the niu an electric moped. Mind-blowing haha
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Ha! Thanks Constantinus. I do get it all mixed up and still do. Trying to get the terminology right but it's not what the public use day to day. Can I ask, what would you call the NIU? Also, would you agree that to call something a moped, it's needs pedals and a throttle (but the throttle works without peddling ie not a pedelec)
@Constantinus_Apollyon3 жыл бұрын
@@NevoEVReviewIreland rumors also have that niu has a German motor brand (Bosch) and uses Sony or Panasonic batteries. Also a moped is a motorized peddler, 50cc etc An electric bicycle is just an electric bicycle, this here is an electric Scooter, but not a push scooter, also this model comes with pedals so it also comes as a "moped" style , but also you should care about kilometres out put and range, so when the category changes so does the name. Usually electric bicycles and mopeds are A2 category in most countries meaning no license needed and helmet is optional. En electric scooter or bike on the other hand belongs to other categories. It's a complicated matter that the "big thinkers" we all pay and vote for have no idea how to fix categorise or solve. Incompetent fools to the bones. That's how you end up with fatal incidents and a bad reputation in this new innovation. I believe that at least a minimum training on basic driving laws should be required and a certificate should be acquired to, so we avoid airheads on the roads and side walks.
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Constantinus_Apollyon3 жыл бұрын
@@NevoEVReviewIreland German motor brand (Bosch) and batteries are either Sony or Panasonic* But yeah it's a Chinese product distributed by Chinese ppl. A good one tho .
@Simon-qp1ty3 жыл бұрын
I can ask , How Tall are you?
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the question Simon. I'm 6’2”/188cm.
@mortenstenberg54522 жыл бұрын
is this 800w?
@NevoEVReviewIreland2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the question Morten. It's 1500w
@mortenstenberg54522 жыл бұрын
@@NevoEVReviewIreland ok, my guess is that 800w would be to slow for my glorious 120 kg of bodyweight, even if I only need it to go 30/km max.
@mortenstenberg54522 жыл бұрын
So that’s a yes? :)
@NevoEVReviewIreland2 жыл бұрын
At 95kg, when I've ridden up inclines I found it struggling but a test ride would let you know.
@fintonmainz78453 жыл бұрын
That's an indicator light and there's another one on the other side.
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Finton
@CliffKarrow Жыл бұрын
Explains the definition of Scooter, kick scooter and moped. Cut to calling the scooter a moped.
@NevoEVReviewIreland Жыл бұрын
I was so determined to clarify the difference and then my big foot in my big mouth
@CliffKarrow Жыл бұрын
@@NevoEVReviewIreland To be fair, both are often interchanged. My state law considers a moped to be a scooter that goes 20-30 mph. Accordingly, if it has peddles, it's an ebike.
@JohnReilly3 жыл бұрын
Impressive piece of kit, not too pricey either! 👍
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment John. Yes, not the cheapest on the market but it is a quality piece of kit.
@Davmm962 жыл бұрын
Nice thing except users just keep smokin' cyclists/inline skaters and other human powered vehicles on cycle paths with those scooters.
@NevoEVReviewIreland2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. Not sure they should be in the cycle paths 😂
@benholroyd52213 жыл бұрын
7:41 "The lcd dash is very visible" No its not!
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Ha, sorry Ben. It's not in this footage apologies
@finbarr14183 жыл бұрын
Irish = autolike.
@NevoEVReviewIreland3 жыл бұрын
Ha Finbarr. If only it was that simple and easy. Appreciate the comment.