KQi2 Pro - $599
Paul Somerville
April 28, 2022
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.
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NIU KQi2 Pro Summary
This is the KQi2. It’s by NIU, a company you probably haven’t heard of yet if you live in the US, but is one of the most experienced and high-volume electric vehicle makers on the planet.
NIU has over 2 million electric mopeds on the streets–that’s more units on the road than Tesla. Very recently, they turned their attention to e-scooters. And the KQi2, their newest and least-expensive model, may quickly become their best seller.
We’ve spent a week testing it against every scooter in its class, comparing range, top speed, performance, and quality.
NIU has over 2 million electric mopeds on the streets–that’s more units on the road than Tesla. Very recently, they turned their attention to e-scooters. And the KQi2, their newest and least-expensive model, may quickly become their best seller.
We’ve spent a week testing it against every scooter in its class, comparing range, top speed, performance, and quality.
PROS
Excellent Range Per Dollar
Easy To Ride
Outstanding Ride Quality
Leading Build Quality
CONS
Long 7 Hour Charging Time
Technical Specifications
Tested Top Speed:
16.3 mph**
Water Resistance:
IP54**
Max Rider Weight:
220 lb**
Weight:
40.8 lb**
Tested Range:
15.7 mi**
Acceleration:
7.6 s**
**Based on our independent performance tests which may differ from manufacturer’s claims.
Having made over 2-million seated electric scooters, including the ones used by rental companies like Revel, it’s no wonder NIU’s first electric scooters, the KQi3 and KQi2, look and feel like real vehicles and not toys.
As a global heavyweight in light electric vehicles, it’s clear how NIU has been able to produce scooters with quality that’s competitive to top-shelf Segway-Ninebots, but at the price of a GoTrax.
The NIU KQi2 is an impressive scooter from a company we’re very excited about. We think it’s one of the very best choices for new riders because it’s an easy, fun, and high-quality ride with a price and warranty that seem too good to be true. NIU is one of the top companies we’re watching.
As a global heavyweight in light electric vehicles, it’s clear how NIU has been able to produce scooters with quality that’s competitive to top-shelf Segway-Ninebots, but at the price of a GoTrax.
The NIU KQi2 is an impressive scooter from a company we’re very excited about. We think it’s one of the very best choices for new riders because it’s an easy, fun, and high-quality ride with a price and warranty that seem too good to be true. NIU is one of the top companies we’re watching.
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Technical Specs Comparison
Model
NIU KQi2 Pro
Okai Neon
Hiboy S2
Apollo Air
Top Speed**
16.3 mph
16.0 mph
19.0 mph
15.6 mph
Range**
15.7 mi
13.8 mi
12.7 mi
13.9 mi
Weight**
40.8 lb
39.0 lb
31.9 lb
33.8 lb
Price
$599
$699
$469
$699
**Based on our independent performance tests which may differ from manufacturer’s claims.
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