NIU - KQi1 Sport

Very weak. Look up the Ninebot F series (F25/F35), Niu KQi1, Niu KQI 100P/F.

UK market must be more expensive. KQi1 Sport? It's the same as the KQi1 Pro but it doesn't fold. If you don't necessarily need it to do that, you save a bunch of money over the simpler hinge. You can still separate the stem and fold it up for transportation, but it requires tools; it's not practical to do outside the bus or something. A while ago it used to sell for €180; I assume prices are up by now but it should still be within your budget. I think it's the chepaest scooter actually worth buying. There's a bunch of cheapies sold on Aliexpress and such, but there are good reasons we don't recommend them: https://reddit.com/r/ElectricScooters/comments/1gtbsr2/cheap_m365_knockoffs_currently_being_discounted/ If you can't pay even for a KQ1 Sport, then a basic bicycle is probably a better idea than scraping the bottom of the scooter barrel.

Can vouch for NIU. I use the KQI1 for university, it’s my most abused ride. Daily use during the semester, full discharge, full charge, left on 0 and 100 for weeks, ride through the dirt and rocks & riding the campus on flat tires. Still kickin it two years later I’ve got my moneys worth but should probably give it some love soon.. it deserves it lol

RS6 ultra 2900. What I bought. Upgrading from a Nui Kqi

As a fan of AliExpress since before Amazon sold more than just books, I still wouldn’t buy a rideable from there. You want some level of reliability and good reputation. For your budget, you’ré looking at Niu kqi or Inmotion products. Way less maintenance and better value than any ebike or diy kit. I use all the PEV’s and generally recommend an escooter for most people thinking they want an ebike. If they can get away with the range, escooter is way better value. For $1,000, you get a junky ebike but a pretty good scooter. Feel free to use my coupon code, Funcentric if you decide to go with an Inmotion product.