NIU - KQi 100P
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"Amazon has the NUI KQI 100P for $349.99 with an extra $100 off and with taxes and everything it’s only $272.17. Sounds like a good deal from what I read."
"$380 on Best Buy"
"Niu 100 scooter is a decent choice in that price range good quality"
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"IT CAN CLIMB A HILL! It slows down, but it doesn’t do that “skipping” thing and you don’t have to kick it. It goes up smoothly at a perfectly adequate speed. This was by far the biggest relief given how steep the roads are. ... I can carry GROCERIES up a hill without ANY struggling."
"IT CAN CLIMB A HILL! It slows down, but it doesn’t do that “skipping” thing and you don’t have to kick it. It goes up smoothly at a perfectly adequate speed. This was by far the biggest relief given how steep the roads are. ... I can carry GROCERIES up a hill without ANY struggling. ... I’ve got a few pretty steep inclines on campus, and this handles them well."
"The niu does surprising well up hills."
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"If you can get a niu 100P for $200 or less it's an absolutely fantastic and well-built scooter in that price range. ... I use mine for daily commuting so build quality is much more important that getting the top speed for the price"
"Overall, I’m still happy with it! I’ve had no issues with the tires, and there generally aren’t any signs of wear. It’s held up to rain (though I’m normally careful to check the weather). ... Nothing too crazy— I’d say it’s in the standard “rain” category— not a “sprinkle”, but not a “downpour”. I’ve never left it out in the rain for more than an hour at a time. Most non-school places I’ve brought a scooter to generally have a covered bike rack"
"not nearly as good build quality"
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"front suspension makes it so smooth"
"Suspension is adequate for bumpy roads. It’s no Apollo (it’s a third of the price), but it’s better than other scooters at this price. ... It handles cracks and bumps relatively smoothly. ... Our roads are also pretty awful— I’ve yet to have any issues still. I would imagine the suspension makes it a better option than other scooters in the same price range."
"Suspension is adequate for bumpy roads. It’s no Apollo (it’s a third of the price), but it’s better than other scooters at this price."
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"I only use 2 miles a day to and from the train station so it’s got enough range for me"
"My commute is 5 miles and it uses 2 of the 5 battery bars."
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"it says 18 but at full throttle(sport mode) it's more like 10-11."
"I wouldn’t say there are battery issues, but I notice it tends to die pretty immediately after getting a low battery warning. This was the case with the budget scooter I had previously, I just needed to re-learn the hard way that I couldn’t squeeze another half mile out of this to make it back home once it slows down."
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"I gave the scooter a test run today and got an error code, #03 - faulty throttle. I sent NIU a service request, so hopefully I get this thing fixed soon."
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"It decelerates quick after you release the throttle. It reminds me of how people describe going from normal car breaks to a Tesla, if that makes sense. I can’t hand signal easily without it almost stopping. This is simultaneously the most annoying part of the scooter (I’m big on hand signaling) but also a feature I like since there isn’t a throttle break."
"It decelerates quick after you release the throttle. It reminds me of how people describe going from normal car breaks to a Tesla, if that makes sense. I can’t hand signal easily without it almost stopping. This is simultaneously the most annoying part of the scooter (I’m big on hand signaling) but also a feature I like since there isn’t a throttle break."
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"The stem is angled, and it crowds the deck. It removes about 1/3 of the leg room. I’m kinda short so it’s not bad for me, but I can see this being more annoying for a bigger rider."
"The stem is angled, and it crowds the deck. It removes about 1/3 of the leg room. I’m kinda short so it’s not bad for me, but I can see this being more annoying for a bigger rider."
"Keep an eye out for any cracks in the frame from where the frame tubing on both side meets the stem. ... The cracks will start at the welds and I believe it’s due to how the stem is positioned and angled towards you when standing on the deck of the scooter."
OP, if you're gonna tell us that she's out grown a scooter and is one of the tallest in her class; her actual size would be an extremely valuable metric here for recommendations. I'd probably go the classic Niu KQI 100P recommendation; but this is highly dependent on weight. If she's around \~70lbs I'd say it'll likely have the range needed for flat park trails at moderate speeds (\~9mph-11mph). If you're going faster with lots of hills, stops and goes - you still might touch that range. Her weight and size is going to be a big factor in range.
r/ElectricScooters • My 10 year old daughter really wants an E scooter. She is saving her money and has about 500 atm. Recommendations? Wouldn’t need to go much over 15mph but having a range of 15 miles or more would be awesome. ->I just bought my daughter a Nui kqi 100p. I have ridin it, and I am impressed by the power it has for its weight. I also have a kukirin g2 master and it would be too heavy for your needs. The niu does surprising well up hills. Good luck, I hope you find what you're looking for. https://shop.niu.com/products/niu-kqi-100p-electric-scooter?srsltid=AfmBOorv3Tj6u4LGOpcf-xSLTpIoYp1vw9LqWJKhPmgCu-mi2-LrfG-I *edit* it is cheaper at best buy, which is where I purchased it.
r/ElectricScooters • New to electric scooters ->it says 18 but at full throttle(sport mode) it's more like 10-11. the charger is super small though so just bring it with you in a small pack like those drawstring ones, 2.5 hours of charge was all I needed to make a 12 mile round trip
r/ElectricScooters • First Thoughts on the NIU KQi 100p ->you have to drive it for at least 1/8th of a mile in e before it will unlock sport and dynamic
r/ElectricScooters • First Thoughts on the NIU KQi 100p ->I’m thinking about pulling the trigger and buying this electric scooter for my first ever electric scooter. Amazon has the NUI KQI 100P for $349.99 with an extra $100 off and with taxes and everything it’s only $272.17. Sounds like a good deal from what I read.
r/ElectricScooters • First Thoughts on the NIU KQi 100p ->https://preview.redd.it/9aqbp39dce2e1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=31b080f880e088a9c24f49de6f1ff08ea399f15f
r/ElectricScooters • First Thoughts on the NIU KQi 100p ->I got it and I love it
r/ElectricScooters • First Thoughts on the NIU KQi 100p ->they work alright. Just with this scooter the grips aren’t that long, so if you have big hands it may not work for you. But since this is my first electric scooter, I just got used to the twist throttle and now I dont get any cramps or anything like I did when I first start using the twist throttle. But I didn’t mind using the thumb throttle adapter either I just wish my grips were longer.
r/ElectricScooters • First Thoughts on the NIU KQi 100p ->None. Get a NIU 100p it's $349 and the only one worth considering at the price
r/ElectricScooters • Best scooter under $300? ->NIU 100p would be my pick under 500
r/ElectricScooters • New electric scooter under $500 ->Get a niu100p or 100f I can guarantee it'll be more reliable than this
r/ElectricScooters • Opinions on maxshot scooter ->I’ve been rolling on a KQi 100p, I assume it’s the same app and I’ve had no problems with it.
r/ElectricScooters • Should I get the Niu KQi3? ->I recently got a NIU KQi 100p, couldn’t be happier. Not yet at 100 miles but I’ll post a proper review when I do. I only use 2 miles a day to and from the train station so it’s got enough range for me, definitely fast enough, front suspension makes it so smooth. Very premium feeling vehicle, a bit heavier than I’d like but I don’t have to carry it far. Disclaimer tho, it’s my first non-Lime/Bird scooter.
r/ElectricScooters • Do people still buy name brands? ->Depends how much street you'll be on. My commute is 99% designated bike path so I went with basically the cheapest you can find because I didn't need 20mph. Under $300 Niu kqi 100p. I've been commuting every work week since November, rain or shine. I'm 6'1" and 165 lbs, Goes 17 mph on flat ground and up hills 9-11 depending on grade. Not the biggest battery. My commute is 5 miles and it uses 2 of the 5 battery bars. But once you get deep into 3 bars (2 bars left on display) it starts to lag on power. No complaints here.
r/ElectricScooters • Best Scooter for less than 500? ->No that is the older model KQi1. The KQi100P and KQi100F(includes folding handlebars) are the new updated models that now include front suspension, the motor power was boosted from 250w to 300w, etc. Overall just a much better scooter. Not sure when the newer model will be on amazon.de its been out for a few months in the US, and I did see it from one seller in EU. Its still not on the EU NIU website either (https://shopeu.niu.com/) so my guess is they are still getting ready for wider EU availability. The NIU KQi3 Pro is currently on offer for €528 https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0B7P89SPZ/ that is worth considering, or take a look at the NIU KQi2, or slightly more expensive the newer NIU KQi300X https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0DGXLKH31/
r/ElectricScooters • Best scooter under $500? ->I got my 10yr old daughter an niu kqi 100p and she loves it, the app allows you to limit the max speed, acceleration, and the strength of the regenerative brakes. Just remember to put a tracking tag in the handlebars before putting the screws in! I forgot and then had to fight the loc tight... We ride together most of the time, full face helmets, she uses knee pads and elbow pads, with armored gloves (plastic knobs on the knuckles and padded hands. I wear an armored shirt under my jacket (cold right now) with built in tail bone and elbows guards, and knee plus shin guards. Actually leaving now to go for a 10+ mile ride together Oh, also, with a higher top speed she will be happy with it for a few years instead of wanting a faster one.
r/ElectricScooters • My 10 year old daughter really wants an E scooter. She is saving her money and has about 500 atm. Recommendations? Wouldn’t need to go much over 15mph but having a range of 15 miles or more would be awesome. ->Just received 100p, I’m unable to switch out of E mode, I can get to pedestrian or set it to dynamic in app but otherwise unable to switch drive modes…
r/ElectricScooters • First Thoughts on the NIU KQi 100p ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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