The NIU KQi 100P – Budget Bombshell With Suspension
Paul Somerville
Rider Guide’s Editor-in-Chief is a seasoned expert in the electric scooter industry. With a wide-ranging background that includes managing scooter warehouses, selling thousands of motorcycles, and restoring high value (+1M) European sports cars, his expertise is unmatched. Having personally tested more than 100 electric scooters, he offers invaluable insights and recommendations to our readers. We are fortunate to have him as part of our team, as his diverse skill set and extensive experience ensure top-notch reviews.
NIU KQi 100P – $349
Be warned, anytime you’re shopping for a cheap electric scooter, you’re fishing in the danger zone. Because many of them just aren’t made for adults. They’re made for kids, or they feel like garbage to ride.
When you’re looking for scooters under $350, your best strategy is stick with the major brands and look for the longest warranties. When you do that, you’ll find that certain brands and scooters rise to the top. Like the NIU KQi 100P.
It’s one of NIU’s least expensive scooters in their new lineup, which includes scooters like the KQi 300P and KQi 300X. In fact, this is their least expensive scooter if you want suspension. It comes with 9.5 inch air-filled tires, a two-year warranty, and it’s one of the easiest electric scooters to ride.
We test its true top speed, see how far you can ride from 100% to empty in sport mode, see if it’s any fun, and test one of the biggest danger zones for cheap scooters: climbing hills.
Who Is This Scooter For
Sure, it’s no frills, but it has all the features and performance you could expect for the price, and it’s got a two year warranty and comes from a company well-known for making great electric scooters, e-mopeds, ebikes, and e-motos.
If you want a reliable electric scooter with suspension great warranty coverage for less than $400, the NIU KQi 100P is for you.
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NIU KQi 100P Specs
| Make | NIU |
| Model | KQi 100P |
| Weight | 38 lbs |
| Motor power (continuous) | 300W |
| Motor type | Single motor |
| Top Speed | 17.4 mph (Manufacturer spec) 17.6 mph (ESG tested) |
| Range | 18 mi (Manufacturer spec) 11 mi (ESG tested) |
| Battery capacity | 243Wh |
| Battery recharge time | 5 hrs |
| Max rider weight | 265 lbs |
| Brake type | Drum + Regenerative |
| Tire type | Pneumatic (Inner Tube) + Pneumatic (Inner Tube) |
| Suspension type | Spring + None |
| Built-in lights | Front + Rear |
| Water resistance | IP55 |
| UL Certification | UL2272 |
