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NIU KQi 100P vs NIU KQi2 Pro
The NIU KQi2 Pro has the longer estimated range — 14.6 miles against 9.7 — because it carries 365 Wh to the NIU KQi 100P’s 243. The NIU KQi 100P is the lighter of the two at 38.1 lb, which puts it in the curb lift class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 9.7 mi | 14.6 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 18 mi (1.9x the estimate) | 24.9 mi (1.7x the estimate) |
| Tested range | 11.4 mi | 15.7 mi |
| Top speed | 17.4 mph | 17.4 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 300 W (600 W peak) | Single motor, 300 W (600 W peak) |
| Battery | 243 Wh at 48 V | 365 Wh at 48 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.81 Wh/$ | 0.91 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 6 Wh/lb | 9 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 38.1 lb — curb lift | 40.6 lb — curb lift |
| Max rider weight | 265 lb | 220 lb |
| Rated grade | 15% | 21% |
| Tires | 9.5" pneumatic | 10" tubeless |
| Suspension | Front | None |
| Brakes | Front drum with regenerative rear | Front drum with regenerative rear |
| IP rating | IPX5 | IP54 |
| Charge time | 6 h | 7 h |
| Folded size | 45.4 x 20.5 x 19.9 in | 44.1 x 20.3 x 20.1 in |
| Deck width | 5.1 in | 5.3 in |
| Lights | Headlight, taillight | Headlight, taillight |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. price | ~$299 | ~$399 |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
NIU KQi 100P: the case against
- 243 Wh is the second-smallest pack in this catalog — tested range is 11.4 miles
- Tubed tires, so a puncture means removing a wheel
- Front drum plus regen only; no mechanical rear brake
- Speed cap and cruise control are firmware-limited outside the US
NIU KQi2 Pro: the case against
- No suspension at all — the tires are the whole system
- 220 lb rider limit ties for the lowest in this catalog
- Measured 15.7 miles against a 24.9-mile claim in independent testing
- 17.4 mph is slow enough to matter in traffic
- IP54 is the weakest water rating in NIU's current range