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NIU KQi1 Pro
Entry NIU for short trips; solid tires, front drum brake.
$480
converted from ~US$349
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Strengths
- Affordable for its class: $480
Weaknesses
- Heavy for its class: 16.2 kg
- No suspension (feels bumps more)
- Solid tires: harsher ride
- Small 8.5" wheels
Generated from the specs, compared with other models in the same category.
Specifications
| Top speed | 25 km/h |
|---|---|
| Claimed range | 23 km |
| Battery | 187 Wh |
| Motor | 1 motor · 250 W rated · 500 W peak |
| Weight | 16.2 kg |
| Max load | 90 kg |
| Tires | 8.5" · solid |
| Suspension | None |
| Brakes | drum (front) · electronic (rear) |
| Charging | ≈ 5 h |
| Max incline | 12 % |
| Category | Lightweight |
| In Canada | Major Canadian retailers |
| Where to buy | Best Buy, NIU |
Allowed where?
Based on the published rules for each region (not legal advice; cities can add their own rules).
| Region | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Québec | ✓ Fits the rules | — |
| 🇨🇦 Ontario | ! Only if… | only if limited to 24 km/h (it does 25 km/h) |
| 🇨🇦 British Columbia | ✓ Fits the rules | — |
| 🇫🇷 France | ✓ Fits the rules | — |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | ! Only if… | only if limited to 20 km/h (it does 25 km/h) · needs German road approval (ABE) |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | ✕ Not allowed | private e-scooters not allowed on public roads |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | ! Only if… | only if limited to 20 km/h (it does 25 km/h) |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | ! Only if… | needs Spanish DGT certificate (VMP) |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | ! Only if… | needs Dutch RDW approval |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | ✓ Fits the rules | — |
Comparisons
NIU KQi1 Pro vs
GoTrax GXL V2
25 km/h, 19 km, 12.2 kg, $400
NIU KQi1 Pro vs
GoTrax XR Ultra
25 km/h, 25 km, 12 kg, $410
NIU KQi1 Pro vs
Hover-1 Journey
23 km/h, 26 km, 11.8 kg, $550
NIU KQi1 Pro vs
NIU KQi 100P
28 km/h, 29 km, 17.3 kg, $499
NIU KQi1 Pro vs
Segway Ninebot E2 Plus
25 km/h, 25 km, 14.4 kg, $550
NIU KQi1 Pro vs
Swagtron Swagger 5 Elite
29 km/h, 19 km, 12.7 kg, $520
Sources
Data checked on 2026-09-30
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