NIU KQi300P / KQi300X – NIU Scooters Get a Big New Upgrade
Mitchell Anderson
Mitchell has been fascinated by electric scooters since 2019. He began sharing his enthusiasm on his YouTube channel, “RK9 Rides,” in 2020. He joined Rider Guide in 2023, and between the two channels, he spends seven days a week riding, testing, and writing about electric scooters. He has tested dozens of models from dozens of brands and is always on the lookout for the newest and greatest scooters. His current favorite models are the Nami Klima and the NIU KQi3 Max.
NIU makes some of my absolute favorite single motor electric scooters, so when I heard they were going to release a new model, I picture a dual-motor high-performance scooter. Instead, they’ve gone in a much more practical direction, with a total upgrade to their KQi3 line of scooters, which includes the Pro and Max.
NIU bills the KQi300P (P for “Pro,” I guess) and KQi300X (X for “Max”?) as “all-terrain” scooters, but they’re essentially a sequel to NIU’s premium commuter models, with some impressive extra safety and performance features for the same price. NIU tells us the 300 line will eventually replace the other KQi3 models. What it all adds up to is this:
NIU still makes some of the best electric scooters under $1000 – and they just got even better.
NIU scooters are for serious commuters who want a robust daily rider for under $1000. They aren't fast high-performance scooters, but they are seriously fun to ride.
These make great first scooters, but they're also geared for intermediate or even expert riders. I've ridden almost every day for the past several years, and I still love going out on these scooters.
When people get their first scooter, they usually hit a point pretty quickly where they want more speed and acceleration, and I don’t think that will happen for new riders with the KQi300P and KQi300X.
NIU KQi300P / KQi300X Specs
| Make | NIU |
| Model | NIU KQi300P / KQi300X |
| Weight | 45.9 lbs / 48.7 lbs |
| Motor power (continuous) | 450W continuous / 500W continuous |
| Motor type | Single motor / Single motor |
| Top Speed | 20 mph (Manufacturer spec) / 23 mph 20.5 mph (tested) / 24 mph |
| Range | 30 mi (Manufacturer spec) / 37.3 mi 17.7 mi (tested) / 20 mi |
| Battery capacity | 486Wh / 608Wh |
| Battery recharge time | 5 hrs / 6hrs |
| Voltage | 48V |
| Max rider weight | 265 lbs |
| Brake type | Disc + Disc |
| Tire type | Pneumatic (Tubeless) + Pneumatic (Tubeless) |
| Tire size | 10.5 in x 2.5 in |
| Suspension type | Spring + None |
| Built-in lights | Front + Rear LED |
| Water resistance | IP55 |
| UL Certification | UL2272 |
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