Xiaomi - Electric Scooter 5 Plus

I'm writing this because I couldn't find many (or any) detailed review of this model. I was looking for a scooter to move quickly over ~12 km trips, avoid traffic, and still feel stable and solid, given how dangerous city riding can be, without spending a fortune. I ended up choosing the Xiaomi Scooter 5 Plus, mainly because of its 12-inch wheels (vs. the standard 10”). After a month of heavy use, I can confidently say that the larger wheels make a real difference. They’ve helped me avoid several falls when going over potholes, road reflectors, and poorly maintained pavement. I’ve been using it a lot, and the savings on gas and taxis are noticeable. Compared to the Xiaomi Max, it feels more stable, though less smooth. ✅ Pros 1. Large scooter, ideal for riders over 1.75 m (5'9"). I’m 1.81 m (~6 ft) and very visible on the road (I almost look 2 m tall on it), which definitely helps prevent accidents. 2. Feels solid and well-built, not toy-like at all. 3. 12” wheels: for me, the biggest advantage. They handle small potholes, road imperfections, manhole covers, and reflectors that could stop smaller-wheel scooters dead. ❌ Cons 1. Heavy (≈27 kg / ~60 lb). Not an issue while riding, but very noticeable when carrying it up or down stairs. 2. No rear suspension. The big wheels absorb some impact, but you’re not “floating”—the Max is clearly better in this regard. 3. Spare parts and accessories can be harder to find due to the non-standard size, which leads to my question below. 🙏 Advice needed Does anyone recommend a carry/transport bag for large scooters? Most of what I find online is designed for standard-size scooters. Any additional experiences or tips are very welcome. Thanks!

Can't help you about reviews, but I *can* tell you - from the tech specs and from user reports here - that E-series Ninebots below the E3 Pro aren't actually very good. They have weak powertrains and tiny ranges and they'll choke on any uphill; personally I'd avoid them all. The E3 Pro specifically is the only one with a half-decent powertrain; I'd imagine that's why people have more things to say about it. I *would* choose a Xiaomi 5 before any E-series, but I'd choose a Ninebot F3, cheaper F2, or even the older G30 before the Xiaomi 5.

Si, créeme, para 20 cuadras está bien uno simple como el de la foto. Conduzco 32 km al día (faucett, universitaria y Bolívar) pero eso si, debes ser bien precavido, especialmente más aún si ya no cuentas con ciclovía, siempre debes mantener distancia y anticiparte a todo (peatón, bicicletas, scooters, moto y automóviles)ya que tienes todas las de perder, usa casco y no andes con audífonos, he visto a varios accidentarse por no escuchar el entorno, llevo 6 meses y empecé con un Xiaomi 5 (25 km/h) y ahora llevo más de 1 mes con un Segway ZT3 (40km/h), cambio por temas de suspensión.

I tested positive with waze. It goes 24 km. Not 25 lol

5 max here, I'm happy with the purchase. I'm almost max weight and I get 30km range. Yes there is only one brake but you can customize how much it brakes when you let go of the throttle. I like the minimum setting because it let's me cruise when I let go of the gas. Also one brake is not a problem for me since I don't drive dangerously and predict when to let go of the gas to slow down gradually. It's well built and I already have over 500km on it. Lights and turn signals are great as well regenerative braking (max settings) for going down steep hills and it slows you down significantly. I've not had any problems with light rain and shallow puddles. I've only ever cleaned rear shock absorbers few times and lube it up with silicone spray lube. I've not maintained anything else at all, never wiped it down or anything and it's clean. It does slow down or completely stop on really steep hills but it rarely happened to me. I would recommend it.

Do you really think the Xiaomi 5 is better than the E3 Pro? From a price perspective, they are pretty much the same. The motor power is also quite similar 700W for the Xiaomi and 800W for the E3. Both have 10-inch tires. The Xiaomi has a bigger battery but is heavier. Also, the damping is better on the E3 Pro (both front and back) compared to only front suspension on the Xiaomi 5. If you want both front and back suspension on the Xiaomi, you have to buy the more expensive version. So, I would say: if you need more range, go with Xiaomi and if you want more comfort and don’t need a large battery, go with the Segway. I was choosing between the two and decided on the E3. It should arrive next week. But to be honest, you can’t go wrong with either at this price point; just keep in mind that both will struggle with anything above a 20degree uphill slope.

The thing is, having a second mechanical break would mean that it would be on the motor wheel, and it is much more complicated to build. It is feasible, many scooters have 2 mechanical brakes, but for obvious reasons more expensive, and let's be honest the Xiaomi 5 is a rather cheap scooter for its build quality and overall performances. I have one since may, and did already more than 1600km with it, overall I'm really happy with it. I owned the 4 pro 1 gen and 2nd generation before, basically the 4 pro 2nd gen was exactly the same as the 5, without front suspension and with a more powerful motor (400w/1000w, instead of 350w/700w), I have to admit that I miss that 400W of power sometimes, but nothing crucial. Overall the 5 is the best scooter of those 3 models (4 pro 1st gen, 4 pro 2nd gen, and 5) by far. For cruise control and a better speed there's a lot of tutorials on YouTube where it is explained how to "hack" your electric scooter 5 / 5 pro / 5 max, all you need is a PC, a USB>Serial adapter and the right socket to plug in your scooter. Also a little bit of patience. I tried on mine and it now has cruise control, 29km/h max speed, and it also starts to accelerate with only a slight push, at >1km/h instead of 5km/h. No issue, it works great, the autonomy is impacted of course if you drive above 25km/h. I think the reason why you have such a good range (40km), is simply because you can't drive faster than 20km/h, but that is only because of your local regulations (...are you in Germany or Switzerland by any chance ?). Overall that's a great scooter, hack it and you'll be totally satisfied!

I own a xiaomi 5 and it does a good job of getting me between work and home, for 5km trip one way it does everything it needs to. Driving on pavement or asphalt feels great but driving it on dirt roads with rocks might feel a bit rough since the scooter has no rear suspension. Tires hook great in snowy wet and dry conditions, but I wouldn’t ride it on snow higher than my ankles since it has street tires which dont bite into the snow too much. Overall build quality is great, it has pretty decent lights, riding it feels safe and stable. Only downside is the fact theres no way to lock the accelerator and that i own the EU version which only goes 20km/h not 25 Never owned a Ninebot so cant tell u much about it but Ill answer any questions u have about the xiaomi.

Can you test the sopes with Waze or Google Maps speedometer ? Mine shows at the screen 25 km/h but it’s actually going at a max of 22

I have a Xiaomi 5 Pro and my mother has the normal 5. Daily use in summer until last week without any problems, both only go 19-20 km/h in Germany, but we don't care about the 1-2 km/h difference. The e3 pro d has rear suspension, albeit only polymer (i.e., like a piece of rubber), but still better than nothing. On normal paths and roads, however, I hardly notice any difference with my 65 kg weight between my 5 pro and the 5. You probably have to be heavier or ride on badly damaged roads. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with either of them.