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NIU KQi3 Pro vs Hover-1 Ace R450
The NIU KQi3 Pro has the longer estimated range — 19.4 miles against 15 — because it carries 486 Wh to the Hover-1 Ace R450’s 374. The Hover-1 Ace R450 is the lighter of the two at 41.67 lb, which puts it in the curb lift class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 19.4 mi | 15 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 31 mi (1.6x the estimate) | 25.6 mi (1.7x the estimate) |
| Tested range | 23.5 mi | — |
| Top speed | 20 mph | 20 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 350 W (700 W peak) | Single motor, 450 W |
| Battery | 486 Wh at 48 V | 374 Wh at 36 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.7 Wh/$ | 0.53 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 11 Wh/lb | 9 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 44.8 lb — curb lift | 41.67 lb — curb lift |
| Max rider weight | 220 lb | 264 lb |
| Rated grade | 20% | — |
| Tires | 9.5" tubeless | 10" self-healing |
| Suspension | None | Front |
| Brakes | Dual mechanical disc with regen | Front drum and rear disc |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Charge time | 6 h | — |
| Folded size | 46.5 x 21.3 x 20 in | 47.24 x 20.27 x 21.30 in |
| Deck width | 6.8 in | — |
| Lights | Headlight, taillight | Not itemised on the maker's page |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | No |
| Approx. price | ~$699 | ~$700 |
| Released | 2022 | — |
NIU KQi3 Pro: the case against
- No suspension, on smaller 9.5-inch tires than cheaper NIU models
- Long-term owners cite weight and hill pace as the reasons they moved on
- 44.8 lb with no suspension is a poor trade for a scooter you carry
- NIU's app draws repeated owner criticism
Hover-1 Ace R450: the case against
- $700 is a lot for a 374 Wh pack
- One-year limited warranty
- Price on the page and the listed reference price disagree
- IP rating, hill grade and charge time are not published