NIU

KQi3 Pro

NIU KQi3 Pro

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Last updated: Jul 25, 2026

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Reddit IconAdvertisingCheap2377
10 months ago

https://preview.redd.it/bbk0rsyewmqf1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=93cb116d6caefc3899f2eaa5d049f7fc5d4390e0 My City’24 is still going strong. Also ride the Niu kqi3 pro, but at around 7,000km, its battery degradation is making me use it less now. City pro’s 21700 cells seem pretty resilient to degradation. Also my Nami Klima Max (odo: 1000km) requires more maintenance than City Pro by quite a margin.

Reddit IconAgile_Opportunity_41
12 months ago

I’ve owned 3 scooter upgrading every time. NIU KQI 3 pro , Emove cruiser S , Roadrunner Rs5. All bought off Facebook at minimum 50% off and all less than 300 miles on them. Barely broken in IMO.

Reddit IconKBDann
12 months ago

I just got a used NIU KQi3 Pro for $200 off Facebook marketplace and that has a 31 mile range. You can find much better for cheaper if you go second hand

12 months ago

That’s cool! I just rode it for the first time yesterday and I can already tell they make some good scooters. I only intended to take it out for a little test stroll while my laundry was running but ended up riding around for 2 hours because it was so fun

Reddit IconOpening-Walk1083
5 months ago

I have a KQI3 pro and going like 26/27kmh it still takes me around 32km on one charge, after about 100cycles and 5000km. It is super solid, my main complaint is there is no replacement battery without a hack. https://github.com/belveder79/NIUScooterHacking I’m currently upgrading a KQI3 Sport with a large battery- finish estimated in about a week from now…

Reddit IconRaspberry-Rampage
6 months ago

I was thinking the same thing, Nami seems be the most recommended brand by a long shot

6 months ago

Ya, I had one for a couple months but end up selling it and using that money to get an Apollo City Pro. But now I’m looking for something that can keep up with traffic. If I didn’t want a higher top speed I probably would have kept my Apollo Go

6 months ago

I’ve had so far the NIU KQI3 Pro, Emove Cruiser, Apollo Go and Apollo City Pro. I’m looking for something to keep up with traffic. It does seem like Nami is the most recommended brand by anyone.

6 months ago

I’ve had the Apollo Go and Apollo City Pro and absolutely loved those scooters, I’ve rode some mantis’ but they always seemed to be lower build quality to me

Reddit Iconshaguar1987
3 months ago

Niu have some great deals now you get a €600+ scooter for under €300. Plenty of reviews on YouTube kqi 300 pro is a great choice. Have one myself

3 months ago

Niu kqi 3 pro. On sale now for 289€ in the nui website. Nothing can beat that price for what you get. Only drawback not easy to unlock to 30kmh so 25kmh if not unlocked.

3 months ago

What kind of surface will you ride? The wheels om this is super smooth. For everything except off road it is super smooth. For city rides i feel it is better than the ones with suspension I ride.

3 months ago

I also read reddit and some negative of niu. Still bought one and no issues at all. Plenty of tests on YouTube on the range in full speed, sure you wont go the full range on full speed. In your budget it will be hard to get something that guarantee your range at speed and hills. The battery is expensive and suspension as well. In your budget it will be hard to find, you wont find a better deal than nui has now. Maybe look at a used more expensive but then you never know with the battery. Good luck in your hunt!

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