NIU - KQi Air

It has 9.5 inch tubeless tires...not the crappy solid tires. The thing weighs 26 pounds and goes 20mph. This is the final boss of last mile scooters. Its not a parts bin though so it costs a little more...Black Friday deals are coming though.

I just got the NIU Air from Best Buy. I would highly recommend going this route based on what you have described as your use case. Should get 15 - 20 miles for an avg sized individual. I really like it. Had a few issues getting it set up but chatgpt walked me through getting my Bluetooth set up. No issues in my first week and am very impressed with how light it is. Don't wait, you can always test it out and return. I don't think you'll find anything as good for 600. I looked but all other options had more compromises (mainly solid tires which I am not a fan of).

Just unboxed a Niu KQI air and it’s a beautiful carbon fiber model that weighs just 26 lbs. so far so good it’s a sweet ride for sure 👍🏼

I just bought an Niu KQI air for $599 at Best Buy wish me luck 🍀 when I first saw this carbon fiber model that weighs 26 lbs it was $1499. Arrived today ….

Best Buy had it as a clearance item and that’s why it’s less. On the niu website it’s $900 so I took a chance it’s my first e scooter and I’m an older (don’t ask) first time rider so I better be damn careful. 🤞

I think MSRP right now is USD $1200, but I ordered it for just under a grand during BF sales.

Thank you! Honestly, its exceeding expectations so far! Product description seems to be accurate. I’m able to go 20 mph, and even though cruise control wasn’t a factor in my purchase, it’s been really delightful. At 15mph+ the scooter’s weight basically disappears, so its almost as if you’re riding on nothing, haha. I was unsure about going for a tubeless tire one before, but honestly its greatly improved the comfort of riding. I’d tried the Unagi Voyager before which has solid tires. Tested this one on the same path, and the Unagi was a significantly bumpier ride.

Thank you! Looking forward to zooming it around.

Thanks! Been amazing so far. It’s the NIU kQi Air.

It’s been my commuter for the whole past year and I love it too. Although I’ve only done 1000 km on it.

I’ve been liking my kqi air from niu and it comes recommended by some in this sub, thats where I got my inspiration. I got mine for similiar reasons, it is 27 lbs due to carbon fiber and manageable for me to carry in the supermarket while grabbing a few things, though I could lock it outside with a bike lock for a short time. I should note this is a good 10-15 lbs lighter than most similiarly specced scooters, and I can still fairly easily manage it as a someome with less upper body strength. It is not ultracompact though, it is closer to full size, but i guess the idea is you are ridiing it to/from the bus or train it is seems pretty manageable. I can’t speak for long term maint as I am a new user.

that's funny I sold one of my scooters earlier this month, same exact model NIU KQi Air lol I doubt you were the buyer unless you're in Ireland

I’ve logged seat time on most of the 2025 releases—Apollo City, NIU KQi Air, Vsett 10+, etc.—and the pattern is the same as last year: the lighter you go, the more you sacrifice ride comfort after the first five miles. For pure fun I’d still grab the Vsett (suspension wins), but if weight matters the KQi Air is the one you can haul up apartment stairs without regret. Source: [https://thetoyz.com/kids-electric-scooters/](https://thetoyz.com/kids-electric-scooters/)

I love my kqi air. A mini NY standard kryptonite lock weighs 4.5 lbs but added to 26.4 for the scooter is very doable. Had it for 3 months or so to replace a steady stream of lime rentals.

I’m your size but 20lbs heavier, also in Germany, and I like the Niu KQi Air I got a month ago. Important thing to remember is that no German-legal scooter will go fast, so as long as the range is adequate it’s all about weight. The KQi Air is lightweight and easy to fold up and carry on trains, and even less-crowded busses. (Make sure your city allows this, not all do)

Good to know! Would have been better to know two months ago, before I bought one; but at least I can prepare for the disappointment. It’s nice that the EU has laws against slow-rolling warranty repairs; hope you get your rights honored without too much more trouble.