NIU - KQi 300X

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!

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.

Does it have any faults? Because I have the NIU KQI 300X and I go up to 24 mph I'm just wondering how you can get this type of scooter for so cheap.

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.

I would go with the 300X.. I have its older brother, the KQI3 Max and its great.

No that is the older model KQi1. The KQi100P and KQi100F(includes folding handlebars) are the new updated models that now include front suspension, the motor power was boosted from 250w to 300w, etc. Overall just a much better scooter. Not sure when the newer model will be on amazon.de its been out for a few months in the US, and I did see it from one seller in EU. Its still not on the EU NIU website either (https://shopeu.niu.com/) so my guess is they are still getting ready for wider EU availability. The NIU KQi3 Pro is currently on offer for €528 https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0B7P89SPZ/ that is worth considering, or take a look at the NIU KQi2, or slightly more expensive the newer NIU KQi300X https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0DGXLKH31/

Depends on what's important to you. Throttle/Regen brake response: Apollo would win this. Acceleration/Hill performance: Apollo Go Range/Battery: NIU KQI 300x Since you said your commute is only 5 miles, and if you had complaints about the twist throttle and braking, I would go for the Apollo Go. Just curious as well, have you tried using the cruise control on the scooter? On the NIU, I think you have to hold the throttle steady for 5 seconds before hearing a beep (needs app seeing change to enable though). On the Apollo, you can do something similar, hold the thumb throttle for a set number of seconds (customizable) or do a manual set (hold the left turn signal for 3 seconds, I find this much easier than holding a throttle steady). That might relieve your frustration of using the throttle constantly. If you were concerned about stem issues with Apollo, I have not seen it to be an issue with the Go, mostly seen it on the City (which had a recall with a thickened stem base), and the old Phantom.

I had a kqi for a similar commute and it was serviceable and not as expensive, but I recently upgraded to the G3 max and it was 100% worth it. Can't say about the climber. But the suspension and power are well worth the price diff on the G3 max.

Hi there! Thanks for your interest in KQi 300X! We highly value every customer's feedback on our products. If you have already set the acceleration mode to the lowest setting but still feel the acceleration is too strong, please check the following solutions: If you have the US version of the scooter, please confirm in the app that you have turned off the Kick-to-Start feature. The "Kick-to-Start" feature in the NIU app is designed to make starting the electric scooter safer and more controllable. With this feature enabled, the scooter's motor will only start after you reach a minimum speed threshold (2.5 mph or 4 km/h), giving you time to prepare and maintain your balance. For your reference, here is a tutorial on how to enable this feature: 1. Open the NIU app and head to \[Vehicle\]. Then wait a few seconds for the Bluetooth connection to be established. 2. Scroll down and tap on \[Customize Your Ride\]. 3. Toggle on or off \[Deactivate Kick-to-Start\] to enable or disable the Kick-to-Start feature. Should you need any further assistance, please DM us or email us at \[Global-Service@niu.com\]. Thanks for your support of NIU!

I have both Niu 300x and max g3. I've put 5000km on the Niu and it's a tank before upgrading to the g3 max. You can't go wrong with either. I wouldn't go with the climber because unlike the other two scooters, it has pneumatic air filled tires and sooner or later you'll have to deal with flats.

Niu kqi 300x Love mine

I went kind of hard. I just got my first scooter, but bought 2 so I could compare brands. \#1: NIU - KQi 300X Pros: Better battery life than the Apollo. I also like how Regenerative Braking is automatic after you set the level, whereas the Apollo has a separate RBS throttle, which I think contributes to better battery life for the NIU. Also, bigger Deck than the Apollo. Cons: I am not sure if it will be fixable in future firmware updates, but the throttle/acceleration is horrible. It is quick and zippy, sure; but there is no fine control. I can manage to get lower speeds like 10-15mph, but any slight movement jerks the acceleration forward. Its great for straight shot rides where you are going to have one speed consistently, but not as great when constantly changing speed. \#2: Apollo Go Pros: The thumb throttle, and the software for the controller is immaculate. I can't express enough how easy it is to control the speed. My 8 year old jumped on and got it down quick. The AWD makes acceleration feel like it pulls you forward, whereas the RWD on the KQi 300X feels like it pushes you and is somewhat abrupt. The front and rear braking + RBS throttle makes slowing down on this thing really easy. I like the headlights better, as they are brighter and have better spread. Cons: Smaller deck, battery life isn't quite as good on the Go, but maybe because I haven't mastered using the manual regenerative braking throttle. The APP is not as user friendly as the NIU app, but still simple enough to navigate with relative ease. Both scooters seem to max out at about 16mph on the steepest hills I hit on my route to/from work. So, if I had to do it again currently; I probably would've bought 2 Apollo Go's, BUT the NIU KQi300X would probably win out if the manufacturer could smooth out the firmware and acceleration issues. So, I'd recommend an Apollo Go if you can swing it.