NIU KQi Air Review

For as long as we’ve tested and reviewed electric scooters, we’ve watched manufacturers struggle, and often fail, to get the balance between weight and performance right. NIU’s engineers have nailed it with the KQi Air, without compromising what matters.

NIU established themselves many years ago as makers of high-quality seated electric scooters. When they introduced their line of KQi standing electric scooters, they brought a wealth of experience with them and it showed.

Single motor electric scooters like the KQi2 Pro, KQi3 Pro and KQi3 Max have consistently appeared on best-of lists since their introduction. The Max, in fact, is our expert reviewer Paul’s go-to scooter when he’s at home.

The KQi Air delivers all the quality, value, and performance of NIU’s other popular, well-received models, in a lightweight carbon frame that brings the scooter’s weight down to an astonishing 26 lbs.

While aimed at commuters who want ultimate portability, this scooter will appeal to anyone in need of a fun, super-lightweight last-mile personal electric vehicle.

Our reviewer Mitchell says:

“This is gonna be one that sits next to my door for a long time for daily errands or to toss in the car for travel, or a hundred other things.”