NIU KQi Air DE
German version of the KQi Air, limited to 20 km/h, which NIU sells as road-approved for Germany. It has a carbon-fibre frame, weighs 11.9 kg and has a 350 W motor (700 W peak), a 451.2 Wh battery, 9.5-inch tubeless tyres, a front disc brake with regenerative braking and turn signals.
Spec analysis: we have not ridden this model. Specs and prices checked 9 Nov 2026.
- Top speed
- 20 km/h (12 mph)
- Motor
- 350 W rated, 700 W peak
- Battery
- 451.2 Wh
- Range
- ≈ 46 km real, 50 km claimed
- Weight
- 11.9 kg
- Max load
- 120 kg
- Price from
- €609
Full specifications
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Top speed (EU version) | 20 km/h (12 mph) |
| Motor power | 350 W rated, 700 W peak |
| Hill climbing (maker figure) | 20% |
| Claimed range | 50 km |
| Ride modes | 4 riding modes |
| Motor and drivetrain | |
| Motors | 1 |
| Battery and charging | |
| Battery | 451.2 Wh |
| Cells | LG 21700 |
| Charging time | 5 h |
| Size and weight | |
| Weight | 11.9 kg |
| Max load | 120 kg |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 113.9 × 54.1 × 118.6 cm |
| Folding | Yes |
| Folded size | 113.9 × 54.1 × 48 cm |
| Frame | Carbon fibre (Pyrofil TR50S15L) |
| Wheels, brakes and suspension | |
| Wheel size | 9.5″ |
| Tyre size | 9.5″ (241 × 58 mm) |
| Tyres | Tubeless |
| Brakes | Front disc, regenerative braking |
| Suspension | None |
| Lights, display and features | |
| Lights | Halo LED headlight, LED tail light, side reflectors, ambient light |
| Turn signals | Yes |
| Display | LED dashboard |
| App | Yes |
| Water resistance | IP55 |
| Other features | Twist throttle, Electric horn, NFC and Bluetooth unlock, Adjustable regenerative braking, Battery charge limit, OTA updates |
| Approvals and warranty | |
| EN 17128 certified | not published |
| National road approvals | Germany: yes |
| Warranty | 2 years (incl. battery and motor) |
European version, from official sources listed below. “Not published” means the maker does not give that figure; we leave a gap rather than guess.
Where can you ride it?
As sold, the NIU KQi Air DE can be ridden on public roads in 3 of the 5 countries we cover. Verdicts compare the European version's specs with each country's rules. They are not legal advice.
| Country | Verdict for this model as sold |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France checked 9 Nov 2026 | Road-legal with conditions
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| 🇩🇪 Germany checked 9 Nov 2026 | Road-legal with conditions
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| 🇳🇱 Netherlands checked 9 Nov 2026 | Not confirmed
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| 🇵🇱 Poland checked 9 Nov 2026 | Road-legal
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| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom checked 9 Nov 2026 | Not road-legal as sold
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