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NIU KQi3 Pro vs NIU KQi 300P
The NIU KQi3 Pro has the longer estimated range — 19.4 miles against 19.4 — because it carries 486 Wh to the NIU KQi 300P’s 486. The NIU KQi3 Pro is the lighter of the two at 44.8 lb, which puts it in the curb lift class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 19.4 mi | 19.4 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 31 mi (1.6x the estimate) | 30 mi (1.5x the estimate) |
| Tested range | 23.5 mi | 21.4 mi |
| Top speed | 20 mph | 20 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 350 W (700 W peak) | Single motor, 450 W (900 W peak) |
| Battery | 486 Wh at 48 V | 486 Wh at 48 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.81 Wh/$ | 0.7 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 11 Wh/lb | 11 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 44.8 lb — curb lift | 46 lb — curb lift |
| Max rider weight | 265 lb | 265 lb |
| Rated grade | 20% | 36% |
| Tires | 9.5" tubeless | 10.5" self-healing |
| Suspension | None | Front |
| Brakes | Dual mechanical disc with regen | Dual mechanical disc with regen |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP55 |
| Charge time | 6 h | 5 h |
| Folded size | 46.5 x 21.3 x 20 in | 46.2 x 21.3 x 21.3 in |
| Deck width | 6.8 in | 6.7 in |
| Lights | Headlight, taillight | Headlight, taillight, turn signals |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. price | ~$599 | ~$699 |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
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
NIU KQi 300P: the case against
- Same 486 Wh pack as the KQi3 Pro pushing a bigger scooter — 21.4 miles tested
- Physically large; owners report it barely fits a compact car's boot
- Front suspension only
- 46 lb with no carry handle designed for it