NIU - KQi2 Pro

I have that scooter in my fleet too. It's light, handy, and cheap. I get it. Unfortunately, most budget scooters, including this model, list a max weight of 220lb, and their smaller frames are for people with smaller frames. If you can expand your budget another $100, you should be able to find a deal on something that better suits you. NIU KQi2 Pro would be a good option. It can be had for $299 on sale, but I feel like I've seen it as low as $250. It hauled my fat ass around really well until I upgraded last year.

I have the KQi2 Pro which was, loosely speaking, the predecessor to this one, and it handles moderate hills just fine. Mine maxes out at 18mph flat ground because of a limiter (I'm fine with that) but it clearly has extra oomph for when I go up an incline. I am assuming you are talking 2-4% hills and not anything much much steeper.

I just got a NIU KQi2 Pro and I couldn’t be happier. The thing is a tank and rides so smooth. I’m very happy with it.

i dont think they sell it anymore but i bought a niu kqi2 pro for 300 dollars last year and ive put over 400 miles on it about a year

I'm with the other guy that you're really never too old. There's a dude I see riding by in my neighborhood that looks to be in his mid-40s, and the person who I first heard mention the OneWheel is Adam Savage, who is 58 now. That aside, though, I went with a scooter over the OneWheel for practical and price reasons, and I've had mine for around 2 1/2 years now. Mine is a Niu KQi2 Pro. It has generally treated me very well, and I've gotten solid support for the couple of little issues I've had. For your use case, I'd probably step up to a higher end one for a bit more power and range. Also, depending on the quality of surfaces you'll be riding on, you might consider something with solid tires if you ride on very smooth surfaces or with suspension it you ride on very rough surfaces. The KQi2 Pro comes with air filled tires that dampen a bit of impact on the fairly rough concrete I ride on regularly, but it does not have suspension, so it's not necessarily ideal when I manage to catch a big bump.

I currently have 660 miles on my NIU KQI 2 pro and I have had zero issues so far. I fill up my tires every few weeks and it's been a reliable scooter.  The realistic range when not in eco mode is more like 12 miles. Although, the town I live in has lots of hills and I'm kind of fat.

I got a kqi2 pro few years ago. Pretty much meets what your looking for. Would suggest looking for a second hand.

Between these two I'd go for the Niu without the slightest doubt. No scooter seller/importer/manufacturer is without its fair share of faults, but we know Ninebot and Niu as some of the most reliable. Just, buy from Amazon or some other large store so you can make use of their customer support if you have a problem. Youtube reviews are worthless; the vast majority are paid shills as they have a vested interest to push affiliate deals.

It might not be the upgrade you're looking for, but the KQI3 max is great, way better than my KQI2 pro.

Take a look at the NIU KQi100, great option at a budget price. The older NIU KQi2 Pro is also a very solid scooter that is worth considering if you find a good price. If you want more details on the KQi100, I made a video on it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXw7OpEOt64 For the NIU KQi2 I have a whole library of resources that you might find helpful https://www.reddit.com/user/Lantea1/comments/146vxrr/niu_kqi2_pro_electric_kick_scooter_review_guides/

Never had an issue with the Ninebot Max G30 in rain or snow. Same with the NIU KQi2 Pro, been through multiple storms, so far still runs great https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-GrSpbhWH8 and based on the disassembly it has well sealed internals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GT5LiTJ8D8 so I am not worried.

I had generally good experience with NIU scooters: NIU KQi2 Pro - 2700km - no major problems since 500km+, few initial issues (full journey https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb3q9WiQZ0LOACttdyEq-Enat4eUqCLnt ) https://www.reddit.com/user/Lantea1/comments/146vxrr/niu_kqi2_pro_electric_kick_scooter_review_guides/ NIU KQi Air - 2000km - no major problems with scooter (few issues with NIU app, did not affect riding of scooter) (full details https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb3q9WiQZ0LMzbsGNUlC_IfgipEF-M7rr ) As with any big scooter manufacturer there is room to improve for NIU especially in the areas of spare parts availability and after sales support; the NIU app also needs some improvements, especially ride tracking feature that not always works correctly; or the tutorial not loading sometimes. Overall I think NIU makes very good scooters that are well built, but needs to improve in some areas to make it an overall great experience, especially when issues arise it can take longer to get things resolved.

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/

The app is not perfect but it is slowly improving. But you don't really need to use the app at all once you adjust the settings how you like them. After initial setup you can use the scooter without the app. I nearly never use the app with my KQi2. So if the app is the only thing stopping you, I would not worry about it and get the scooter.

Its not necessarily bad, but it has the same specifications as the cheaper KQi2 Pro, but in the scooter body of the KQi3. The KQi3 Pro and KQi3 Max have higher specs (i.e. more powerful motor, bigger battery, etc.). So if the KQi2 Pro is cheaper than the KQi3 Sport, its better to get that, unless you really like the design of the KQi3 more.