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Segway Ninebot Max G2 vs NIU KQi3 Max
The NIU KQi3 Max has the longer estimated range — 24.3 miles against 22 — because it carries 608 Wh to the Segway Ninebot Max G2’s 551. The NIU KQi3 Max is the lighter of the two at 46.3 lb, which puts it in the curb lift class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 22 mi | 24.3 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 43 mi (2x the estimate) | 40.4 mi (1.7x the estimate) |
| Tested range | 29.8 mi | 31.1 mi |
| Top speed | 22 mph | 23.6 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 450 W (1,000 W peak) | Single motor, 450 W (900 W peak) |
| Battery | 551 Wh at 36 V | 608 Wh at 48 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.69 Wh/$ | 0.76 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 10 Wh/lb | 13 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 53.5 lb — curb lift | 46.3 lb — curb lift |
| Max rider weight | 265 lb | 265 lb |
| Rated grade | 20% | 27% |
| Tires | 10" self-healing | 9.5" tubeless |
| Suspension | Dual | None |
| Brakes | Front drum with regenerative rear | Dual mechanical disc with regen |
| IP rating | IPX5 | IP54 |
| Charge time | 6 h | 8 h |
| Folded size | 46.9 x 21.3 x 23.6 in | 46.5 x 21.3 x 19.7 in |
| Deck width | 6.7 in | 6.8 in |
| Lights | Headlight, taillight, turn signals | Headlight, taillight |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. price | ~$799 | ~$799 |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
Segway Ninebot Max G2: the case against
- No mechanical rear brake — front drum plus regen is the entire system
- 53.5 lb makes it a scooter you roll, not one you carry up stairs
- Riders over about 180 lb in hilly terrain report roughly half the claimed range
- Six-hour charge without the optional fast charger
- Superseded by the Max G3, so discounting is erratic
NIU KQi3 Max: the case against
- No suspension on 9.5-inch tires at 23.6 mph
- Eight-hour charge is the longest in NIU's commuter range
- Owners report front-wheel instability on debris-strewn bike lanes
- IP54 is a splash rating, not a wet-weather rating