NIU - KQi3 Max

Ninebot Gmax1 or niu kqi3pro is your answer. If you can get the G2 or the kqi3max even better. That's all you really ever going to need

I was debating between same two. Was leaning towards Climber because of hills near me, and reported issues with throttle on the Kqi3 Max. Ended up getting a combination sale+Amazon offer deal to get the NIU 300x for around $750. And it's amazing, use it close to 8 miles total in my commute and haven't used more than 35% battery yet doing that. If you find a good deal it might be worth the reach. If not then I think Climber if you have hills at all in your daily rides.

The Climber is ideal for shorter hilly trips and does well in different weather conditions. The KQI3 Max is better for longer flat terrain trips in dry weather. Also, the 9.5” tubeless tires are superior to the 10” tubed ones. Both brands have equally bad customer service.

Kqi3 max can be found for around $500 usd right now. 20-25 mile real world range 24mph top speed. No suspension though. Also if you have to carry it for much distance its about 45 pound so not super light but manageable

Walmart has it up for 525 right now. It was 499 last week or the week prior. https://www.walmart.com/ip/NIU-KQi3-Max-Electric-Scooter-40-4-Miles-Long-Range-Upgraded-Motor-Power-Max-Speed-20-mph-Portable-Foldable-Commuting/1471099424 Also ignore the 20mph claim. I got mine. Downloaded the app and did a firmware update. Got the 24mph top speed

I can vouch for NIU. I have a Kqi3 Max with almost 2000 miles and no issues

NIU is one of the best scooter brands on the market. I’ve had my Kqi300 max and put 1300 miles on it zero issues.

Great first scooter! My wife and I both ride NIU scooters. Not one issue. I have over 1500 miles on Kqi3 Max. https://preview.redd.it/1313hutpn38e1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d1859c5c681eef89ef6e2afbdc2f34e1f06fea42

Yeah go for the NIU KQi3 Max. It’s on sale for $600? And it’s likely the best performance you will get for that money

If you want the sleekest scooter possible with the performance you could look at a NIU KQi3 Max. You can often find them for $600-700 and it goes 24mph, and has an estimated range of 41 miles, but real world you’ll get 22-25 miles in top speed mode. If you ride it at 20mph in sport mode you can get closer to 30 miles. It weighs about 45lbs so its super easy to take in and out of a car, and it doesn’t take up too much space. It’s also a plus that the folding and latching mechanism is top tier so that also makes for an easier carry. If you want something just a tad better for a little bit more you can try the new generation of the same scooter the KQi300x. It’s essensially the same scooter but it has 10.5” tires and a front hydraulic suspension. This will make the ride significantly smoother. Just the tire size being an inch larger than the KQi3 Max will make a noticeable difference. It has the same top speed, and a slightly more powerful motor. It has a SLIGHTLY smaller battery but it will be negligible, you’ll still get 23ish miles in top speed mode. The 300x weighs in about 50ish pounds so it’s still manageable. Also an overlooked feature of the NIU scooters is that they are 48v systems, which means less voltage sag, giving you more performance for more of your battery life. Hope this helps!

That's a loaded question because it depends on your weight, and your needs. But overall the NIU KQi3 Max is probably the best bang for your buck scooter. It goes on sale for $500-$550 all the time and it has a really high top speed of 23mph for the price. It also has a really large battery for that size, giving you 608Wh of charge. I'd personally go for this scooter if you can get it under $600.

The best and cheapest scooter I think you can look at is the NIU KQi3 Max or the NIU KQi300x. These are basically the same scooter but the 300x is the updated version with front suspension, and a little bigger motor. They have a claimed range of 40 miles per charge, and the real world range of that is about 25 miles. If you dialed the speed back to 20mph, you could get around 28 miles. That should be more than enough. I ride for fun only, and I have never considered needing more range than that.

I would agree. The KQi3 Max is a phenomenal scooter, specially on sale prices of $600-$700. Depending on your weight this scooter will bring you up almost any reasonable hill above 10mph. I'm close to 180lbs and anything less than 10-12% slope ill get \~15mph on the low end. It's great out of the box and there is an entire website dedicated to spare parts. The only drawback is that these scooters are harder to work on simply because they were designed to get sent back to a repair shop under warranty and NIU recommends you don't work on the scooter yourself. Granted, I've owned the KQi3 Pro, and the KQi3 Max, and combined I've put over 2,000 miles on them. I've never had any issue with either, nor have I had to replace any parts. For the price, you won't find better quality, power, and speed. Most commuter scooters in this segment go 17mph-20mph, and the max goes up to 24mph. Also not to mention the large battery size, at full speed I can get 23 miles per charge. It's also a 45lb scooter, so its really manageable to load into a sedan, or carry it up a flight of stairs fairly often. I think you should really consider the KQi3 Max again, I honestly don't know why you would have labeled this scooter as "lackluster." Maybe at it's full price of $999 is a little bit less enticing but it's literally never sold for more than $750 since I bought my KQi3 Pro 2ish years ago. It's on sale for $670 right now and it's still a decent buy at this price.

Check out NIU. They usually have bundle deals that give you more off than the sales are already giving you. You could get them a pair of KQi3 Pro’s which are 20mph scooters with a decently battery so they can ride for as long as they want. I see that the other scooters you have are a little faster. You could also look into the KQi3 Max bundle, it’s a 24mph scooter and that’s probably faster than any 15 year old needs to go.

Go for the KQi3 Max. The comments here are eluding to the fact that you should get a worse scooter for some reason. The KQi3 Max is fantastic first scooter because it’s faster than most entry level scooters for adults at 23mph. You’ll have a lot more opportunity to grow into it versus doing what most people do, which is buy a cheaper scooter and then find it too slow or not a big enough battery. The KQi3 Max has well over the amount of range you would ever probably need for a first scooter at 40 miles. You won’t get that at full speed, but at 23mph I get about 25 miles which is more than enough. NIU is just as reliable as Segway these days, I wouldnt worry about reliability issues between the two brands. I noticed someone is talking about unlocking the controller of the G30P and sure you can do that, but that’s how you create problems and break your scooter. Also, most people aren’t going to give enough fucks to do shit like that themselves. I would never modify a scooter to that extent. Just go for the KQi3 Max and you won’t regret the decision, I have over 1500 miles on mine and im just now considering a potential upgrade, but this scooter is still serving me well. Also, avoid hiboy, most of their scooters are complete e-waste.

I've been riding different scooters for the past 2 years and put together this comparison to help with exactly this question: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DqSqzwP7hnN54EQje7dNvaqePSVWjJLpp3yc4IuTP30/edit?gid=437090420#gid=437090420](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DqSqzwP7hnN54EQje7dNvaqePSVWjJLpp3yc4IuTP30/edit?gid=437090420#gid=437090420) Right now I'd say the Segway Ninebot Max G2 is probably the best overall: 40 mile range, super reliable, and those self-healing tires are a game changer. I upgraded from a G30 and the difference is noticeable. For the money, the NIU KQi3 Max at $600-800 is incredible value with 31 miles range and way more comfortable than most. If portability matters, the Unagi Model One Voyager is only 26.5 lbs but pricey at $1000+. Been daily riding the G2 for 6 months now and zero issues, that's what I'd recommend if you want something that just works.

i love my kqi3 max

I love love my NIU KQI3 max. It can go up to 32km/h (38 if you unlock it in the app) no suspension, though. my longest ride on it has been 34Km at about 20km/h average. I got it for about 750$ Canadian dollars on sale; it goes on sale frequently. the NIU KQi300X is the upgrade and is pretty much the same but with front suspension.

As others mentioned, the NIU KQi3 Max currently on sale for $600, is by far the best you can get at that price.

You'll need something dual motor at the very least. If it's not making near 30mph. It won't be enough to climb hills. I have a kqi3max max speed (23mph). You can tell which hills it can't climb. The most intriguing option is Teewing gt2 imo. 28mph, front suspension 650$ amazon. Rider weight matters alot. I'm 180ish and solid

I've had a kqi 3max for 3 years and thousands of miles, only ever had to tighten bolts and swap out back tire to solid

I have the niu kqi3 max and the only issue is no suspension, which neither have, so i guess im biased to the kqi3 max

I mean you’re not gonna find good hill performance at that price point, especially depending on weight. You should also really mention your way because there’s a big difference if you’re 120 pounds or 250. It’s just not really possible to get a dual motor scooter at under $600. Nothing good anyway. I’m a little bit surprised because if you look at actual reviews of that scooter on videos, it looks like it should handle hills that are approximately that steep. If you really wanna go through the headache, you could return it and try and exchange and see if that one will work, but it would be annoying to have to return it twice. I know the Segway ninebot G2 max is pretty decent and would handle a hill like that, but the price will vary depending if you’re finding it refurbished or on sale.

If you place your scooter on a chair, how freely can you move the motor by hand? Maybe if something’s wrong with the bearings and it’s not running smoothly that could maybe hint towards why there would be more resistance and a reason for the overheating code. And if you have aired up the tires if they’re very low pressure that could also contribute to it.

I bought the KQI 3 max on your list, and it is a steal at the price, and I recommend it. Better quality than most other scooters, and extremely well made. Learn how to put 45 lbs. of air in you little tires, and check them a few times a week.

Good deal. I just sold my Max two weekends ago. Had less than 30km on it and was in factory condition. I let it go for 500. I tossed in a new helmet also, tyre gauge and orange vest plus all original packaging/box. Only reason I sold it is because two weeks after getting it(I'm older) I realized I needed suspension. So I bought the 300X. Which is an amazing ride. I love NiU, depending on what new models that come out the next year or two, I might even buy another, or possibly Segway. I'm retired. Scooters gave me new life. Regards.

If we're in the same area I'd give you mine, I've only had it since last November and the new place I'm moving to is too small to store it. It goes 25 mph and is called a NIU 3.

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.