Thank you so much for the review! I live on the 2nd floor and has been hesitant to buy an electric scooter because of the weight, I'm finally ready to pull the trigger now it will be so easy to carry one up and down stairs.
Fantastic review! Great job. You should have mentioned why it is the perfect scooter. I actually sold two scooters to replace them with this one. The reason. I had the etwow lightweigt scooter but it is not protected against water. I therefore bought the Ninebot es 1 but it was was underpowered. It is waterproof though. The KQI air ticks all the boxes. Lightweight, powerful, water resistant and well built.
I posted a full review 2 weeks ago and I got 2 more camera which I will review soon and post with cool tech. The weather was bad and rainy cloudy but once the sun comes out and gets warmer the clips will look sharper and closer to 5-6k resolution.
It has better torque than my KQI3 Pro. I wish the speed was closer to 22-23mph though. It’s a very nice looking machine. I’m not too hip to the security feature. I need to look further into turning that off. When I move it around in the house, I have to turn it on with NFC otherwise it fights any rolling.
Totally agree, I asked them to release to 22mph fso many times but because of the legal issues they will not agree and keep it in 20mph top speed range. Not much we can do here unless you replace the controller.
Rides like the way i dislike when i drive the car. I scooter everyday…, but i also am a pedestrian and a driver. That said…, he certainly has confidence in public awareness 😅
Hi there. NIU KQi Air scooter is waterproof at IP55 level. The battery pack (body) is waterproof at IPX7 level. The KQi Air has a 350 Watts brushless direct current motor and an air-cooled battery pack of 451.2 Wh (9.4 Ah). The motor is in the rear wheel, which is better for traction. With a maximum engine output power of 700W, the scooter can reach 20 mph (32 kph) (US), travel up to 31 miles (50 km) and climb up to 20%. Note: Due to the stricter regulations in Europe, the scooter is limited to 15.5 mph (25 kph). In Germany, the local authority regulates that the maximum speed of electric scooters must be within 12.4 mph (20 kph). Equipped with a 451.2 Wh lithium battery, the KQi Air has a typical range of 31 miles (50 km) on a single charge. Due to different regional policies, users may not be allowed to take scooters to the subway, train, or bus. If you have such a requirement, please don't hesitate to contact your local authorities in advance. Almost every airline in the world doesn’t allow electric scooters on board. Only a handful of airlines may allow some electric scooters with very small batteries under 160 Wh, and NIU scooters are equipped with batteries higher than 160 Wh.
is the battery cover made of ABS? They should have used some metal for that part, I don't think plastic will last too long, especially if you have to move from sidewalks to the road or jump over obstacles
Man, I just saw this scooter on display at the downtown Manhattan NIU Flagship Store. I'm Only wondering if it really is worth it without a front shock because the streets here in NYC are ROUGH. I'm looking to replace my recently stolen YADEA KS5 PRO, and I am trying to choose in between this and the fastest but heavier they have (the newer one with a front shock). Any advice, anyone?
@@wahidmardan I meant that the KQi 3 whcih has suspension would have the "all carbon" of the regular air which is basically all carbon added on to become the 4
O sh.. I got on call with the company and I forgot. They walked me through a bunch of settings. Also gave a special access to the software that probably it will not be allowed to the public.
Thanks for the fast reply. It's odd -- some EU countries - it's not illegal to have it go faster as long as you have insurance and a drivers license and only drive it fast on the road. Alas just cannot buy it like that!@@ElectricVehicleSpace
Great review... as always. What a beautiful scooter. I wish they would have put that console on the left side of the handlebar, instead of the right. That way you can keep on the throttle and change settings if you want. I might also add more non-slip strip on the middle of that board... the fiberglass would get slippery when wet. Aside from that... this is exceptional! Question... what city are you in?
@@ElectricVehicleSpaceI watched again at the time stamp before and after the battery segment. No mention of brand battery. I guess I’ll ask NIU directly. I already have this scooter, just trying to get more information. ⬇️ *NIU uses LG battery 🔋 pack in this model according to their website.
I would love this, but the price point makes no sense. For $1k you can get dual motor and dual suspension, with higher mph. As someone who lives in a 3rd floor apartment tho, im really considering getting rid of my g30lp and just going for it lol. Such a pain carrying up so many steps.
There are no scooters in this design and with carbon fiber on the market and if anyone makes them it will be way more expensive. This is a smoking deal.
I think China makes the best scooters... Their technology is out of the world. No wonder US scared of competing with them. I wonder how much tariffs we have to pay in USA for this scooter.
the air X model looks even better and are slightly lighter, its an amazing design, to bad it dont have atleast 500-600w of power for hill climbing or atleast to climb more. Price is expensive do.
Depends; only if its really slippery or windy then yes; batterry will always perform the same. Only rain & wind will make it harder to ride which will mean that it will be more dangerous to ride a scooter.
So it's just my unit that the app and battery status are not accurate, that you have three bars out of five and the unit is depleted? Their tech support thinks this is normal and has been promising to update the app for a year It's a very light scooter and that's it's claim to fame, but if you would buy a car without a gas gauge this is the scooter for you. Very reliable on two to four mile trips, After that you can't trust it, Unless you want to flag down an Uber to get you back home best to keep it topped up.
I just bought this but my top speed is only 15 Mph, supposedly its the North American version but its clearly a Euro version with NA stickers . Customer service is quite bad, I have corresponded with them for 2 weeks now explaining how I've done everything they suggested to no avail, screenshots and vids. Its ridiculous the run around they're giving me. Its a shame cause I also live in NYC, 3 story walkup so this scooter was looking perfect for the weight. Guess I am going back to locking my bike outside and hoping its still there every morning, lol.
But design and potability it is unbeaten on NIU AIR. I don't like how the E-twow is constructed. Looks cheap and poorly built. This Air is a piece of art :)
@@ElectricVehicleSpace Yes, they are slower but win over E-TWOW with the integrated front light, turn signals and the display. My ideal e-scooter would be Niu Kqi Air with 45 kph top speed.
@maciejpsyk you are missing a lot, and these 2 scooters are not comparable. Everyone has their own preferences, but this is the lightest scooter in the world, and on this model, speed is far from priority!
@@ElectricVehicleSpace That's why I like my 45 kph top speed and only 1 kg heavier E-twow. 🙂That is the best e-scooter on the market for me right now. They can always make the Sport version with 500W motor, that would be ideal. PS: Segway T15 is only 10.5 kg, but it's unbearably slow and underpowered.
@robras2850 Carbon fiber is not an inexpensive material. That's what drives up the price however yes for the specs compared to the rest of the market, the price is high, but its due to the materials the scooter is built with. It's the only CF scooter on the market that I know of.
It doesn't have any suspension in order to safe weight. If you go off road a bit, you gonna feel it with your butt. Its a piece of junk with out suspension.
Wow gps tracking and the app is the best I've seen! This is the best commuter e-scooter to beat right now. Awesome review! 👍
They make an amazing 👏 scooter
Hello. 8 months later….. Is it still the Best lightweight ?
I bought two of these for me and the wife based on the strength of this review. Thank you!
Do like it?
you must be rich
that is a really nice looking commuter. I would deffo love this to just whip to the shop over my burn-e
You should!
Thank you so much for the review! I live on the 2nd floor and has been hesitant to buy an electric scooter because of the weight, I'm finally ready to pull the trigger now it will be so easy to carry one up and down stairs.
Fantastic review! Great job. You should have mentioned why it is the perfect scooter. I actually sold two scooters to replace them with this one. The reason. I had the etwow lightweigt scooter but it is not protected against water. I therefore bought the Ninebot es 1 but it was was underpowered. It is waterproof though. The KQI air ticks all the boxes. Lightweight, powerful, water resistant and well built.
I did! Watch the all video. My favorite so far from all scooters I tested, fast or slow.
just having full suspension in this would make it one of the best i think
ALSO ADD SO MUCH WEIGHT.
Yes, there Are lots of smart little conveniences in that. It tops my buy list now when the time comes.
Can you review the New NIU Kqi 300x? It just came out and theres like no reviews
Absolutely
i bought the 300x
@@ratchfordgeorge why did you choose this model?
@@ElectricVehicleSpace shocks , flat resistant tires
What camera are you using man? Absolutely insane angle.
I posted a full review 2 weeks ago and I got 2 more camera which I will review soon and post with cool tech. The weather was bad and rainy cloudy but once the sun comes out and gets warmer the clips will look sharper and closer to 5-6k resolution.
How does compare to the unagi going up hills?
I dont like unagi. Niu quality 👌 is way higher and this is a carbon luxury scooter. Buggati should have done theirs in this fashion.
It has better torque than my KQI3 Pro. I wish the speed was closer to 22-23mph though. It’s a very nice looking machine. I’m not too hip to the security feature. I need to look further into turning that off. When I move it around in the house, I have to turn it on with NFC otherwise it fights any rolling.
Totally agree, I asked them to release to 22mph fso many times but because of the legal issues they will not agree and keep it in 20mph top speed range. Not much we can do here unless you replace the controller.
I am watching from Kashmir😍
watching you riding it stresses me out LOL you drive it like an ambulance in an emergency.
Rides like the way i dislike when i drive the car. I scooter everyday…, but i also am a pedestrian and a driver. That said…, he certainly has confidence in public awareness 😅
Is it fully IP68 ? Battery solid state no lithium (to bring into airplanes with us)? What's the Range on the max speed on very steep slop ?
Hi there. NIU KQi Air scooter is waterproof at IP55 level. The battery pack (body) is waterproof at IPX7 level.
The KQi Air has a 350 Watts brushless direct current motor and an air-cooled battery pack of 451.2 Wh (9.4 Ah). The motor is in the rear wheel, which is better for traction. With a maximum engine output power of 700W, the scooter can reach 20 mph (32 kph) (US), travel up to 31 miles (50 km) and climb up to 20%.
Note: Due to the stricter regulations in Europe, the scooter is limited to 15.5 mph (25 kph). In Germany, the local authority regulates that the maximum speed of electric scooters must be within 12.4 mph (20 kph).
Equipped with a 451.2 Wh lithium battery, the KQi Air has a typical range of 31 miles (50 km) on a single charge.
Due to different regional policies, users may not be allowed to take scooters to the subway, train, or bus. If you have such a requirement, please don't hesitate to contact your local authorities in advance.
Almost every airline in the world doesn’t allow electric scooters on board. Only a handful of airlines may allow some electric scooters with very small batteries under 160 Wh, and NIU scooters are equipped with batteries higher than 160 Wh.
@@niumobility thanks a heaps !
How can I buy this one in Korea?🤔
This is most legit scooter that I've ever seen in last 5 years of electric scooter market🤩
Check the website.
what was the hill climb test like?
It slows down to 13-14mph but gets up
@ElectricVehicleSpace what percentage hill climb or degrees was that please?
👍 Good review!
😊 Thank you!
Thanks for watching! Amazing scooter, please share!
is the battery cover made of ABS? They should have used some metal for that part, I don't think plastic will last too long, especially if you have to move from sidewalks to the road or jump over obstacles
I dont think you need or should jump over obstacles. This scooter is way to nice for this. Just Commute and have fun 😁
Whats the speedometer app name that you used in your phone?
Speedometer
Man, I just saw this scooter on display at the downtown Manhattan NIU Flagship Store. I'm Only wondering if it really is worth it without a front shock because the streets here in NYC are ROUGH. I'm looking to replace my recently stolen YADEA KS5 PRO, and I am trying to choose in between this and the fastest but heavier they have (the newer one with a front shock). Any advice, anyone?
Send me an email I can get you a good deal. The Carbon version is great in the city. I ride it and it's fine.
How often do you think upgrades come if we hope that a new one of the same model with suspension may come up?
Maybe in 1 year or 2.
Never. Suspension would add a bunch of weight and thr whole point of the Air is minimal weight. Maybe they'll make a KQi 4 that's all carbon though.
@@Shadebinder-ue4bw air X is already all carbon.
@@wahidmardan I meant that the KQi 3 whcih has suspension would have the "all carbon" of the regular air which is basically all carbon added on to become the 4
@@Shadebinder-ue4bw is air or air X a better option to consider at the moment?
Brilliant review - you really covered everything I wanted to know. I am curious - how did you unlock it? (You mention it's the EU version.)
O sh.. I got on call with the company and I forgot. They walked me through a bunch of settings. Also gave a special access to the software that probably it will not be allowed to the public.
Thanks for the fast reply. It's odd -- some EU countries - it's not illegal to have it go faster as long as you have insurance and a drivers license and only drive it fast on the road. Alas just cannot buy it like that!@@ElectricVehicleSpace
Is the tire proof flat proof I don’t like to change tire?
Great review... as always.
What a beautiful scooter.
I wish they would have put that console on the left side of the handlebar, instead of the right. That way you can keep on the throttle and change settings if you want. I might also add more non-slip strip on the middle of that board... the fiberglass would get slippery when wet.
Aside from that... this is exceptional!
Question... what city are you in?
Manhattan, NYC. He rode by a building where one bedroom apartments start at slightly over $5000 a month... (no joke).
Hi, nice review! Can you advise how/where will i be able to get it in the UAE? Thanks.
No idea. I suggest you contact the brand. Glad you liked it. Please share ⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡💪💪💪💪💪💪
Did NIU mention what brand battery they use for this model ?
Watch the video all info there
@@ElectricVehicleSpace hmm, I must have missed it.
@@ElectricVehicleSpaceI watched again at the time stamp before and after the battery segment. No mention of brand battery. I guess I’ll ask NIU directly. I already have this scooter, just trying to get more information.
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*NIU uses LG battery 🔋 pack in this model according to their website.
@@raylivengood8040
21700....!!!😊
Why the wheels on the packing have the very nice silver fan blade painting, but the real wheels no?
Good question!
Does it have a VIN? Do you need to register it?
does not have and not needed.
I would love this, but the price point makes no sense. For $1k you can get dual motor and dual suspension, with higher mph. As someone who lives in a 3rd floor apartment tho, im really considering getting rid of my g30lp and just going for it lol. Such a pain carrying up so many steps.
There are no scooters in this design and with carbon fiber on the market and if anyone makes them it will be way more expensive. This is a smoking deal.
Did you end up getting the Air or still have the same scooter?
NIU please release similar one but with 500 w 😊😊😊
I spoke with them and higher top speed is a legal issue and they will not consider.
It's beautiful but, won't it scratch easily?
I rode it for 3 weeks now and after wiping it is fine
And why do they not use a 500W motor?
Weighs a lot.
very nice
So nice
Almost bought one.
You should. This is my favorite scooter.
How to buy this in Europe?
check NIU Europe.
Sweet ❤
I think China makes the best scooters... Their technology is out of the world. No wonder US scared of competing with them. I wonder how much tariffs we have to pay in USA for this scooter.
All scooters are made in China 🇨🇳
Congress will ban them due to "national security"
They make all the worst (generally clone) scooters too.
@@George_M_ Thats why only buy expensive things... you pay for what you get. if it is cheap... theres a reason for it.
@@George_M_ They make lousy products for those who don’t want to pay!
the air X model looks even better and are slightly lighter, its an amazing design, to bad it dont have atleast 500-600w of power for hill climbing or atleast to climb more. Price is expensive do.
Not expensive for what you get, Air X only 200g difference. You can't notice that!
They mounted 350W to keep it as light as possible. It's perfect the way it is.
Pinze freno anteriore tangenziali ✨
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@@ElectricVehicleSpace translete
Does it have suspension?
Watch the review
gibt es ein tuning😊
why do you get faster speed in summer? xD
maybe more torque, batteries will perform better.
Depends; only if its really slippery or windy then yes; batterry will always perform the same. Only rain & wind will make it harder to ride which will mean that it will be more dangerous to ride a scooter.
@@Deliver-Fool incorrect!
@@ElectricVehicleSpace How will a battery perform better if it gets hotter in summer? You can't be that assanine. Lol
@Deliver-Fool
Yes, but only for a short time!!! Power drops down very quickly in cold weather!😮
So it's just my unit that the app and battery status are not accurate, that you have three bars out of five and the unit is depleted? Their tech support thinks this is normal and has been promising to update the app for a year
It's a very light scooter and that's it's claim to fame, but if you would buy a car without a gas gauge this is the scooter for you. Very reliable on two to four mile trips, After that you can't trust it, Unless you want to flag down an Uber to get you back home best to keep it topped up.
Doesn't look water proof at all, and that's my number one concern with scooters. That's why I trust ninebot.
Cool scooter, but with no suspension i wouldnt even consider it. Ill stick to the segway max g2. It is a proven and reliable product.
Ohh this NIU Air is so much more advanced and better.
Good luck when a strong wind blows 😂😂😂
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so when you walk on the street you get blown to bits? I think you need to bulk up first.
Eat a steak
I just bought this but my top speed is only 15 Mph, supposedly its the North American version but its clearly a Euro version with NA stickers . Customer service is quite bad, I have corresponded with them for 2 weeks now explaining how I've done everything they suggested to no avail, screenshots and vids. Its ridiculous the run around they're giving me. Its a shame cause I also live in NYC, 3 story walkup so this scooter was looking perfect for the weight. Guess I am going back to locking my bike outside and hoping its still there every morning, lol.
Are you sure you're not in eco mode?
Just picked two of these up at Best buy and both top out at 21mph
It needs a pro(suspension) version
It's coming!
@@ElectricVehicleSpace which one exactly?
2.2.24 😮
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That is SEXY!
Absolutely 💯
Very good review bro, thanks! I stay with my E-TWOW GT Sport because it's faster.
But design and potability it is unbeaten on NIU AIR. I don't like how the E-twow is constructed. Looks cheap and poorly built. This Air is a piece of art :)
@@ElectricVehicleSpace Yes, they are slower but win over E-TWOW with the integrated front light, turn signals and the display. My ideal e-scooter would be Niu Kqi Air with 45 kph top speed.
@maciejpsyk you are missing a lot, and these 2 scooters are not comparable. Everyone has their own preferences, but this is the lightest scooter in the world, and on this model, speed is far from priority!
@@ElectricVehicleSpace That's why I like my 45 kph top speed and only 1 kg heavier E-twow. 🙂That is the best e-scooter on the market for me right now. They can always make the Sport version with 500W motor, that would be ideal.
PS: Segway T15 is only 10.5 kg, but it's unbearably slow and underpowered.
Way too Expensive
there is no suck thing
@@ElectricVehicleSpaceumm yeah I agree it’s too priced.
That's carbon fiber man it's supposed to be expensive 😅
Its going to cost 1.400 dollars
that's what's showing on the link
Shame I look for more performance at those prices.
@@robras2850 i agree
@robras2850 Carbon fiber is not an inexpensive material. That's what drives up the price however yes for the specs compared to the rest of the market, the price is high, but its due to the materials the scooter is built with. It's the only CF scooter on the market that I know of.
Fluid mosquito all the way🦾
A little too anthousiast
not really
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Easy to weigh nothing when there’s no suspension and low power.
Glad you liked it
@@ElectricVehicleSpace Would like it better if they put dual suspension and increased the power.
@@rickdeckard9810agree
That's not the point... It's to make it easy to transport lol
This scooter is not,good if u r riding off pavement
Three things is would like changes are add suspension, foldable handlebars, and a thumb throttle
In the next model. You don't want suspension here and keep it as light as possible. Watch all video.
It doesn't have any suspension in order to safe weight. If you go off road a bit, you gonna feel it with your butt. Its a piece of junk with out suspension.
I agree, no suspension also means the bump shock transfers to the battery. I give it less than a year before you start seeing serious issues
It's designed for the city. It will be fine even after 10 years.