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!

For that hill grade with your weight, you might struggle bit with Xiaomi 5 - I had guests at my place who tried similar setup and motor was working pretty hard 😅. Maybe look into something with little more torque like Ninebot Max, even if it's slightly over budget it's worth the extra power for daily commuting.

reliability, portability, payload and range. 20Kg is a good number for max and min weight. 60Km advertised means a 15 km real world (range listed / 4 - basically 30Km round trip). 100Kg is good for max payload. thats you + a bag. suspension is necessary for light gravel and for not getting thrown off when hitting a pothole. the motor power is a wash, some advertised peak, some continuous. so a 350W could be a 700W and a 500W could be a 250W. depending on the brand. so basically ignore it. i would get a xiaomi 5. not a 6. because its the perfect balance of all the factors.

try the xiaomi 5. i like mine and it will easily do 16 miles.

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.

And if I may add, there are now methods to boost top end. By 5kph with a simple adapter (doesn't sound much but it does make a considerable difference) or there is apparently a company that sells compatible controllers that can boost it to 45kph.. But I do agree the xiaomi 4 ultra is their best scooter, and the 5 series are a downgrade in comparison to the 4 ultra.

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