NIU KQi3 Pro

Commuter scooter with a 350 W motor (700 W peak), a 486 Wh battery, 9.5-inch tubeless tyres, front and rear disc brakes with regenerative braking and no suspension, limited to 25 km/h in the EU version. NIU's German store sells a separate version limited to 20 km/h.

Spec analysis: we have not ridden this model. Specs and prices checked 9 Nov 2026.

Top speed
25 km/h (16 mph)
Motor
350 W rated, 700 W peak
Battery
486 Wh
Range
≈ 48 km real, 50 km claimed
Weight
20.3 kg
Max load
120 kg
Price from
€285.99

Full specifications

Performance
Top speed (EU version)25 km/h (16 mph)
Motor power350 W rated, 700 W peak
Hill climbing (maker figure)20%
Claimed range50 km
Ride modes4 riding modes
Motor and drivetrain
Motors1
Battery and charging
Battery486 Wh
Charging time6 h
Size and weight
Weight20.3 kg
Max load120 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)117.3 × 54.15 × 120.2 cm
FoldingYes
Folded size117.3 × 54.15 × 50.4 cm
FrameAerospace-grade aluminium
Wheels, brakes and suspension
Wheel size9.5″
Tyre size9.5 × 2.5″
TyresTubeless
BrakesFront and rear disc, regenerative braking
SuspensionNone
Lights, display and features
LightsHalo LED headlight, LED tail and brake light, side reflectors
Turn signalsNo
DisplayLED dashboard
AppYes
Water resistanceIP54
Other featuresThumb throttle, Mechanical bell, Smart unlock, OTA updates
Approvals and warranty
EN 17128 certifiednot published
National road approvalsnot published
Warranty2 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 KQi3 Pro can be ridden on public roads in 1 of the 5 countries we cover. Verdicts compare the European version's specs with each country's rules. They are not legal advice.

CountryVerdict for this model as sold
🇫🇷 France
checked 9 Nov 2026
Road-legal with conditions
  • Liability insurance.
  • Minimum age 14.
🇩🇪 Germany
checked 9 Nov 2026
Not road-legal as sold
  • Top speed 25 km/h is above the 20 km/h limit.
🇳🇱 Netherlands
checked 9 Nov 2026
Not confirmed
  • RDW national type approval is not confirmed for this model.
  • Liability insurance.
  • Number plate or insurance sticker.
  • Minimum age 16.
🇵🇱 Poland
checked 9 Nov 2026
Not road-legal as sold
  • Top speed 25 km/h is above the 20 km/h limit.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
checked 9 Nov 2026
Not road-legal as sold
  • Privately owned e-scooters may only be ridden on private land in the United Kingdom.

Sources

  1. shopeu.niu.com
  2. shopde.niu.com
  3. global.niu.com