NIU - KQi 100P

The Niu KQi 100P just came out and I grabbed one because its $100 off for its launch promo. Just be super careful with the youtube reviews - almost all of them are sponsored/provided products and nearly NONE of them declare this. So I would basically listen to none of them, and try to form your own judgements based on just the video alone. Like - does the rider fit well (ignore his words - see if they look cramped) - how's the stopping distance (they all say its great - lmao). Personally, I think its a good scooter for $249. It has suspension, (rare at $249), tubeless tires for both wheels (also rare), lightweight. Its biggest cons are it has an absolutely tiny battery and has awful ergonomics for me (for my size and riding position, I feel cramped). For someone still growing, it could fit them well and still grow with them for a few years. Just make sure the scooter you pick has the range for a -few- days of commuting; that way if you forget to plug it in overnight, they can still use the scooter for days 2 and 3. They should try to charge it daily, though - just so you don't screw up and wake up with a dead battery. Niu also has a neat feature in the app where you can limit max charge between 80 and 100%, increasing longevity of the battery's life/charge cycles. Set it to 80% and toss it on the charger daily, and have a good enough buffer for 3 days of riding, IMO. Most of my scooters are over the $1100 price range though (things like the Nanrobot LS7); so I don't have much experience with the Niu 100P versus other models in its price range.

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.

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

no

you have to drive it for at least 1/8th of a mile in e before it will unlock sport and dynamic

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.

https://preview.redd.it/9aqbp39dce2e1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=31b080f880e088a9c24f49de6f1ff08ea399f15f

I got it and I love it

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.

This is a much better option https://shop.niu.com/products/niu-kqi-100p-electric-scooter?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAobyPCPVgHS0dyaRHOLkvGza2Ishn&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-PiyvorIiQMVB6JaBR0I7QbDEAAYASAAEgKj4fD_BwE

Fellow Kqi 100p owner here. Took it to my first class today, was awesome. I got mine on Friday and I’ve been loving it. Great value for $350 on Amazon. Only small gripe is like you mentioned the incline on the stem, makes it a little uncomfortable at 6’3. Other than that, it’s a great first scooter

I have it, and it goes up my commute bridge semi-easily, with a small kick for boost at the steepest incline. I also weight 240 + 10lb backpack, so practically maxing out the weight capacity.

Hi, so after having it for a couple months or so. I unfortunately notice a pretty significant battery decrease. I used to be able to commute back & forth while retaining majority of battery. Now I start at 100%, and when I return it’s at 50. The speed after the first two battery “levels” go is capped at 15 compared to the 17mph. Was conversing with others and the reasoning is the cold weather affecting the battery. All in all, at 17.4mph it carries quite well for my size. But in the cold, not ideal. Sorry for the Ted Talk

Omg I didn’t get a noti for this - I apologize. The durability so far has exceeded my expectations so far. It’s primarily asphalt & concrete and it handles the cracked bumpy asphalt like a champ. Bumps are negligible minus hopping curbs

I live in a mountain town and have been using the kqi 100p to commute downtown for a couple weeks now. I go about 1 mile downhill in the morning, probably add 1/2 mile or more zipping around, ride 1 mile home for lunch, then usually go down town and back 1 more time. So probably ride 4-5 miles in a day. I have been going 2-3 days between charges. I live at the top of a hill that's probably about a 9% grade (estimated using Google maps) for 1000 ft. With a full battery in sport mode the scooter can pull me (6'2, 180lbs) all the way up the hill at about 4-5mph. I found that (like on a bicycle) zig zagging up the hill is a little bit faster. I've also climbed a short hill at 2-3mph that was probably a 12% grade with a running start. I have my doubts that this scooter could climb a 15% grade with me on it. But, a 15% grade is way steeper than people think. I've found that in e-save mode the scooter pulls about 2-3mph up the hill and feels like it's going to stop at any moment. Pedestrian mode (way more useful than I ever thought) cannot climb much more than a ramp onto a sidewalk. I haven't done any range testing yet but I feel that I can go longer on a charge by turning regen off and coasting down hill into town as opposed to slowing down every time I let go of the throttle when regen is on.

NIU KQi 100P, KQi2 Pro, KQi3 Pro. Pretty much any NIU scooter will be good. I would get something faster than you think you want, and limit the speed in the app so you can grow into it if you get more comfortable with the speed.

NIU scooters are UL2272 certified so you shouldn't ever worry about it catching on fire. The 100P although I have not ridden it, between me and some friends/family have 4 NIU scooters all of which have been flawless. This has the motor that's in a KQi2 Pro, which I own and works great. You're also really light which is even better, me at 180lbs still gets decent performance. The battery life might be annoying at 18 miles per charge because if you forget to charge it over night that might not be enjoyable to find out you'll be late to class because you weren't expecting to have to walk lol. Also, scooters typically get 60-70% of the claimed range, so keep that in mind. Long story short this scooter should server you very well, the only thing I don't know about is the tires as they are tubed tires and that is a first for NIU. All of my scooter's tires are tubeless. Just make sure you get a good electric tire pump and check tire pressure every few days as pinch flats are prone to happen if you let your tires get really low. The flip side of that is they are slightly easier to change, but if you keep the, aired up you'll be golden. The tread you will likely just be getting a new scooter before they wear down enough to replace.

Honestly for beginners who don't need too much performance and want something reliable I'd recommend scooters from NIU https://a.co/d/aRRYjxn

Does your throttle make a spring knocking noise when bumped and generally just feel not well build? Just got myself a kqi100p and feel it’s not as well built as other NIU scooters

I’ve been rolling on a KQi 100p, I assume it’s the same app and I’ve had no problems with it.

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.

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/

> The flammable and explosive nature of batteries poses potential risks during disassembly, especially for individuals lacking professional knowledge and skills. In certain countries you are required by law to sell all spare parts as owners have a right to repair their own scooters. The scooters are perfectly safe to repair by anyone with basic repair skills, since the battery is fully sealed and all the parts are plug and play. The only part that people should not mess with is the battery itself; and Nobody is asking you to sell individual battery cells or the BMS as such repairs should only be done by an experienced battery technician. But removing some screws and replacing a broken controller, a broken throttle or decorative plastic covers can be done by almost anyone with some basic DIY skills. My strong recommendation would be for NIU to sell all spare parts and make spare parts for all KQi scooters easily accessible either directly or through local and online scooter shops.

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.

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…

I used it for two weeks and I feel like everything is good but disappointed with the tires, as they come with tube tires there may be chance of getting puncture easily. Yes, it happened for me with the rear wheel. 

Do it . There literally isn’t a better build quality and 2year warranty on any scooter. I just got mine , but right before the $100 off went active, the only thing I don’t like is the button on the throttle display, it’s rubber and mine is almost rubbed off completely and I’ve only had it for less than 24 hours . Like the OP said, I wish they would’ve left the display in the middle console

I will have to say I’m trying to get used to the hands throttle myself and it’s a little bit hard. I’ve already ran into a bunch of stuff, not even been on the scooter because my hand was placed on it normally. I ran up a wall trying to get out the door and I ran up my car door somehow… it’s also a little weird when you’re taking corners and trying to slow down a little bit it feels very awkward, like I could accidentally accelerate

Almost forgot I hate the beeping sound on everything you do. Any kind of setting you change it beeps,  turn it on ,it beeps ,when you connect to Bluetooth ,it beeps . when you connect to its charger it beeps .it beeps when it beeps. …. 

Update to my reply- I’m actually sending it back. dont get me wrong its got some nice attributes, but, after having it for a month, \- the battery dies quickly. I get under an hour at best, before I needs to charge. It takes almost a FULL day to charge. This is not a “quick charge“ scooter \- the beeping everytime I touch the button or charge it literally drives me crazy \- the throttle and display is choice I don’t completely understand - they say in their press release they changed it due to the amount of warranty issues they kept getting with the previous design. To me, it’s more dangerous. I feel like there is a greater risk of losing control, since I mainly grip the scooter with my right hand - I have accidentally rev’ed the scooter into the air a few times and ran up my living room wall already. \-the power button is made out of a very cheap rubber like ( almost feels like a pencil eraser material ) and has completely disintegrated. I have already reached out to NIU , and after several attempts , I have been told that I must wait indefinitely as they don’t have any KQi100 parts in stock and have no idea when they will be available. So warranty is basically useless at this point as they have no way of fixing anything currently. \- it does decelerate a bit harshly after release. Even without using the re-gen break feature which I leave off as it makes it even worse. There is a risk of falling forward if you aren’t careful. It also doesn’t coast well when going down hill, feels like it slows down too much.

The angle of the handlebars definitely is awkward for me, 5’11 and it does crowd my stance. I feel like I can’t use the front portion of the deck as much as I would.

Niu Kqi 100p is good but if you want a thumb throttle and bigger battery the niu kqi 2 pro is good as well. Kqi 100p has a smaller battery but I think the Kqi 2 pro will last longer.

You might have the regen breaking turned on in the app. That is why it almost immediately stops when you release the throttle. There are settings in the app with which you can turn off the feature. If it is turned on, it just recharges your battery slightly whenever you let go of the throttle. https://preview.redd.it/nbx9rcyqepqd1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d964a07833cd6404da90eccdc600dbe71d6fafab

You are correct. Honestly, before buying, I thought it to be a helpful feature. I thought it would only work when we brake and not actually brake on its own. I usually have it turned off. It does help though, when the battery is under 25%. I mean i dont care as long as i can turn it off.

Niu KQi 100P for $250 is a great choice. * 9.5" pneumatic tires, Suspension, 243Wh battery (\~10-15 miles range), 17.4mph top speed, and 300w/600w rear motor (most cheap scooters have front motors, which suck ass to ride)

This is true it will prevent coasting if it is not turned off in the app. Which makes me think whatever gains you get back into your battery are used getting back up to speed.

I've had the 100p for less than a week and as fun as it is, the max speed in mine is 10-11 mph. A coworker showed me his and it hit 17-18 mph without a problem. I've tried messing with the settings in the app and tried switched through all modes to no avail. Anyone else have this problem? Did I just get a faulty scooter?

I saw that, too. I think 1/8th of a mile? 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. Thanks, buddy.

I’ve posted a lot about my Apollo breaking down and looking for a new scooter. I decided to get something relatively inexpensive to use for my commute so I have time to do more adequate research into my next scooter. I went with the KQi 100p. It’s REALLY new, so I was a tad skeptical, but so far I’m very pleased with it. I’d previously had a Gotrax V2 a couple years ago— unless they’ve improved drastically, it doesn’t even compare to the NIU at the same price. Since it’s so new, I haven’t seen a lot about it and figured I’d give my first impression. I’m a college student and ride anywhere from 2-10 miles per day depending on what I’m doing. I’ve had it about a week and charged it once out of the box and again last night. I’ll need to ride more to say anything meaningful about the range. Pros so far: •I like the speed— 17 mph is faster than the typical 12-15 at this price. The little extra kick makes a difference to me. •Acceleration surprised me— I’m glad I did a test ride after acclimating to the 1-3 second delay in Lime rental scooters. This shoots forward the moment you push it forward and hit the throttle. •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 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. •The build seems nice— the handlebars are comfortably wide, and it’s tall compared to other budget scooters. I like the locking and folding mechanisms. Cons: •Sometimes it does this weird beeping thing when I try to ride it. It won’t go and there’s an exclamation mark on the screen. I’ve fixed this with a 100% success rate with the tried and true “turn it off and turn it back on” method. •The screen is on the right instead of the center. There’s plenty of room at the center of the handlebars for a display. This choice was odd to me. •It feels a bit heavy for a budget scooter. Not a big deal since I’m used to an Apollo of a similar weight. •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. •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. The cons are all things I don’t find essential. The things it does well are the things that actually matter. I can carry GROCERIES up a hill without ANY struggling. It handles cracks and bumps relatively smoothly. It accelerates quickly enough for cars to not get annoyed at me. It does everything I need it to do better than anything else I’ve seen at this price point

THANK YOU!!! I actually don’t mind it— I like that I don’t need to constantly have to use the handlebar break when I’m going down hills and such— I’ve just had to acclimate. It’s really great to know that it’s something I have control over though!

Thank you! I’ll more than likely be copping one of those center phone holders once they drop. I’ve been better about using the throttle— I previously had a scooter that worked differently so it was just new to me! As for the overheating, what could cause this in an air conditioned room indoors? I’ve only had this issue when I first turn it on to walk it to the elevator. I keep the apartment at 69, and it’s had no issues in the 100+ degree climate I live in.

I’ve still yet to have any issues with it! Definitely a good deal.

I’m still dealing with the beeping thing— it beeps a few times every time I turn it on. It’s extremely annoying, but has done nothing to affect the functionality of the scooter, so I don’t mind that much. I also haven’t had time to inspect it further— the company got back to my service request and told me which parts to inspect. I probably just need to adjust something. 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). It holds up fine going roughly 3 miles a day— I typically go anywhere between 2-5 depending on my schedule. I can’t say whether the angled stem would be a dealbreaker, but I’d be cautious! I’d also take the twist throttle into consideration. I’m a full foot shorter than you with small hands and feet, so I’m able to avoid a lot of the complaints I’ve seen from others on the stem and throttle. I’ve seen some NIUs on display at a local Best Buy. If you have one nearby, I’d recommend seeing how you feel about the twist throttle. Overall, I think you’re definitely getting your money’s worth. I wasn’t sure if the level of maintenance and repairs my Apollo required were industry standard and didn’t want to spend that kind of money again (spoiler: it’s not normal for a $1k scooter to break down every 3-4 months). I’ve had this and used it frequently for over five months now, and I’ve been super pleased with how it’s held up for me!

Me too. My guess is that the actual frame will hold up well (I lost my gotrax V2 to a heavily cracked section of pavement— I don’t see this going down so easily), but I’m curious to see how the inside tech will do.

I can definitely see that being an issue. I appreciate how quickly people mentioned issues with height/size in the comments of this review. I’m kinda small, so it’s something I probably overlooked. I often look through Reddit comments and reviews for things, so it’s good for other people to know!

I’m still really happy with it! I’ve got a few pretty steep inclines on campus, and this handles them well. 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. One charge lasts exactly a week so far.

I’m not dealing with the spring knocking noise. I haven’t had an NIU before, but most of their other scooters are in a higher price range. It doesn’t look as well built as other NIUs I see on campus… but I continue to be happy with my purchase whenever I see it next to Gotrax, HiBoy, or Ninebot models in the same price range. I really do just think it’s a cost thing.

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.

It switches for me if I just tap the power button. Most reviews I saw stated that they had to ride it for a few minutes before they were able to switch it. I was fortunate to not have to do that, but maybe you could try riding it around for a bit to see if that changes it? I’m not sure where you’re located, but it might be a feature they put in place for certain locations with stricter laws maybe?

One of the reviews I saw mentioned the scooter having a “riding limit” you have to hit before it will reach full speed. Mine didn’t have this— I was kinda surprised— but I’ve heard of a few other people here dealing with it. I’d contact the company— they seem fairly responsive

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

Hiboy, Segway, and Gotrax are the most common brands I see on my campus and all seem pretty reputable. I have an NIU 100p ($350) that I got two weeks ago after my scooter broke down, and it’s the best budget scooter I’ve seen, honestly. NIU also seems relatively reputable— I’ve heard sketchy things about their customer service, but there IS a two-year warranty. I’ve been seeing more on campus. I had a Gotrax V2 that only lasted me a few months. It had a tough time going up a hill, and I’ve seen people needing to kick-assist Hiboy and Segway models before. I needed to charge my Gotrax daily, as opposed to once a week for the 100p. The extra $50 is worth the smoother ride and better build IMO. I’ve seen more and more iScooter and 5th Wheel scooters as well— these are Amazon budget brands, I believe. I’ve heard sketchy things about iScooter and nothing about 5th wheel. I’ve heard you can go with a super-budget brand if you’re willing to do extra upkeep (I wasn’t). I’m definitely sounding like an NIU shill lately, but I’m incredibly happy with my 100p— especially when I see it next to $350 Segway E and F models, Gotrax, or a Hiboy S2 Plus or Pro. I feel very pleased with myself for finding a good deal haha. It’s been great for inclines, and the font suspension helps with bumpy roads. It’s a new model, so there aren’t long term reviews, but the brand is established. To avoid theft, make sure you get a good, metal u-lock, and don’t leave it outdoors overnight. Take it inside with you whenever possible. I’ve looked at investing in some kind of alarm for mine too. Scooter theft is significantly less common than bike theft where I go to school. The only times I’ve heard of scooters being stolen is if they have a cable lock that gets cut/twisted.

I’ve had mine for 2 weeks as of now. Keep in mind it launched about 2 months ago— it’s NEW. The 2-year warranty is included with your purchase— no extra charge. Again, it’s a brand new model and it’s understandable if you’re skeptical— I was too, but I’m glad I went ahead and went for it.

Buy the kqi 100 Black Friday deal and way better

The Kqi 100p or Segway G30lp (currently on sale) should be good for the eldest; the thumb throttle on the latter will be easier to use vs the twist on the Nui imo though. Both available on Amazon for $250 & $399. Segway’s kids models (C2 pro, can’t remember if they have another) for the 7y/o should be suitable.