NIU UQI (U Series) Pro Review - 100% Electric Scooter
Derek Reilly from EV Review Ireland takes an in-depth view of the 100% electric NIU UQi Series 100% electric scooter with thanks to the team at Lion Mobility.
The entry level model in the NIU U-Series combines modern style with smart design along with all the modern features we come to expect such as an app.
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:41 Electric Scooter, Electric or e kickscooter and Electric Moped
0:51 Features
7:04 Out on the road
12:34 NIU App
13:17 Conclusion and Outro
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Very good and clear review!
Glad you enjoyed it
Derek, Good option for students and those with commute too long for bicycle. Thanks, Eamon
Thanks Eamon. Yes, it will definitely suit some.
Such an informative video, congrats! 👏🏽
Thanks for the comment Anabel. Glad you enjoyed the review.
Thanks for making this review. You are one of the first english reviews :) great review.
Thanks for the comment! Glad you liked it.
Isnt he Irish, But yess i agree
@@kettle8593 irish is also English just nicer to listen
@@nathanvrvrt oh i thought you meant the country not the language
@@kettle8593 no the language 😊
Does it have regenerative braking? Just thinking that it would help on the inclines for back-n-forth journey.
Thanks for the comment Jeffrey. Yes it has regen braking! Very handy.
Thanks for the review, very clear, you mention 3,5 hours to recharge, I've heard it takes 6 hours to reload, which is right?
Thanks for the comment and question. 3.5hrs and confirmed on the NIU website www.niu.com/en/m/u-series/specs/
Great review, i really need to try an electric scooter / moped!
Thanks Joe. You must, a great experience
What's the real world range? (just wondering how often someone might need to charge) and can you buy extra batteries to have a spare charged?
Thanks for the comment Tony. Real world range was around 35km and yes you can buy a spare battery.
Does it come with a charging cable for the battery. Sorry if it’s a silly question, I’m new to this.
Thanks for the comment Rachel. Never a silly question, apologies I should have covered it in my review. Yes it comes with a charging cable and adaptor similar to the one in my other NIU review but the adaptor is lightly smaller. See here kzhead.info/sun/h9qRdZxrh2SseGw/bejne.html
Hi Derek where in Ireland can you buy these I live in Wexford thanks
Thanks for the comment Riccardo. Reach out to Shane at elion.ie/ and they'll look after you.
What is the max payload (rider weight)? Can the OS be hacked to open up Mode 3 to increase max speed?
Thanks for the questions. From what I can find, Kerb weight is 58kg and gross weight (vehicle weight + payload) is 147kg. So by my maths that's 89kg. Not able to give you an answer re hacking the OS.
@@NevoEVReviewIreland Thanks for checking. That figure 89kg seems surprisingly small. Did you feel that your weight was maxing it out?
On some inclines it was definitely struggling and I'd say my weight would be on the upper limit
As a Chinese NIU user located in Beijing. I upgraded the top speed from 25/kmh to 60/kmh and it stills go for around 45km.
Thanks for the comment Kevin.
how do you upgrade it? do you get a new scooter or a replacement of the controller
How did you do it bro?
@@driftathug Chinese markets are just better planned? 🤷 its planned economy maybe
Hi, are there any electric scooters similar to this that we can use without a driver's license in ireland?
Unfortunately if it goes faster than. 25km/h without pedals it will require some sort of licence.
is there corotion on rear wheel screw? 5:52
Thanks for the question Erwin. This scooter was a year old so it could be dirt.
Grate review
Thanks sir tony, glad you enjoyed it.
Oui Oui!
Agree ☺️
Hi, can this motorcycle travel on the bike lane or is it for the street?
Thanks for the question Victor. This is meant to go on the street not the bicycle lane.
@@NevoEVReviewIreland Thanks! ;)
I think on the lower speed setting bike lane riding should be allowed... but it isn't as far as I know?
Can we add cycle paddle on it ?
Thanks for the question Light Blue. Not to my knowledge. Sorry
Oh, okay. Thank you for the reply
how does this do on steep hills?
Not bad but I'm 110kg with my gear. 20km/h max up a hill
hi sir can you tell me how i can buy a electric scotters which scoty is best for delivery jobs i want to buy one please ans me 👍 👍 👍
Thanks for the comment Anand. Where are you based?
@@NevoEVReviewIreland iam in dublin iwant a scotty how i can find prefable a petrol scooty
I only review electric scooters sorry.
What kind of insurance do you need for it?
Thanks for the comment Gemuchisan. Depending on your country will depend on the type of insurance needed. In Ireland it ranges from approximatly €250 to €390.
what helmet is that?
Thanks for the question. The team in Ireland who gave me the scooter to review also provided the helmet. Would you like me to find out the make?
Can I import this moped for my personal use in India ?
Thanks for the question. I'm not sure? Maybe reach out to NIU global and see if they have an Indian distribution partner yet
Can a seconde person ride on it?
That's for the question Tuco. On this model no, it's just for one rider at a time. The NIU UQIGT can accommodate a passenger. www.niu.com/en/product/u-gt
@@NevoEVReviewIreland Thank you Sir
NIU Is underrated.
Totally agree and thanks for commenting Robert
Great for camping!
Agree!
Does this need a licence and insurance?
Yes and yes
You can ride it at 14 ?
It will depend on which country you are living in Alexandre, you'll need to get local guidelines.
"Quick clarification, this is an electric scooter..." "So what we're planning on doing today is running around the outside of the electric moped itself"!!!!! Now I'm confused, if I search online for an electric scooter I get the kick scooter but, if I type in electric moped, I get what you clarified as an electric scooter!!??!
Sorry, everybody it seems is calling it different things (Including me). I was trying to clarify but I'll go with what the manufacturer called it moving forward.
I just go with electric motorcycle + name of whatever make or model it is that I'm searching... tends to work most times :)
is this 800w?
Thanks for the question Morten. It's 1500w
@@NevoEVReviewIreland ok, my guess is that 800w would be to slow for my glorious 120 kg of bodyweight, even if I only need it to go 30/km max.
So that’s a yes? :)
At 95kg, when I've ridden up inclines I found it struggling but a test ride would let you know.
Price
Will depend on the market you are in Theo. Are you based in Ireland?
I can ask , How Tall are you?
Thanks for the question Simon. I'm 6’2”/188cm.
Calls the niu electronic scooter Calls an e-bike an electric moped Proceeds on calling the niu an electric moped. Mind-blowing haha
Ha! Thanks Constantinus. I do get it all mixed up and still do. Trying to get the terminology right but it's not what the public use day to day. Can I ask, what would you call the NIU? Also, would you agree that to call something a moped, it's needs pedals and a throttle (but the throttle works without peddling ie not a pedelec)
@@NevoEVReviewIreland rumors also have that niu has a German motor brand (Bosch) and uses Sony or Panasonic batteries. Also a moped is a motorized peddler, 50cc etc An electric bicycle is just an electric bicycle, this here is an electric Scooter, but not a push scooter, also this model comes with pedals so it also comes as a "moped" style , but also you should care about kilometres out put and range, so when the category changes so does the name. Usually electric bicycles and mopeds are A2 category in most countries meaning no license needed and helmet is optional. En electric scooter or bike on the other hand belongs to other categories. It's a complicated matter that the "big thinkers" we all pay and vote for have no idea how to fix categorise or solve. Incompetent fools to the bones. That's how you end up with fatal incidents and a bad reputation in this new innovation. I believe that at least a minimum training on basic driving laws should be required and a certificate should be acquired to, so we avoid airheads on the roads and side walks.
Thank you
@@NevoEVReviewIreland German motor brand (Bosch) and batteries are either Sony or Panasonic* But yeah it's a Chinese product distributed by Chinese ppl. A good one tho .
Impressive piece of kit, not too pricey either! 👍
Thanks for the comment John. Yes, not the cheapest on the market but it is a quality piece of kit.
That's an indicator light and there's another one on the other side.
Thanks for the comment Finton
In China this literally half the price. This is so insane.
Thanks for the comment. I suppose the transport, taxes and then hopefully the local distributor support and back up service. What do you think?
@@NevoEVReviewIreland But the Chinese also pay taxes and have people working on these bikes. My comment was wrong, actually its way less then half the price. Its about 3500 cny which is about 450 euros. I think somebody is making a killing on these margins.
@@spirobel agree. Im buying today uqi+ citi in China for 5,499 ¥ accesories included.
@@spirobel From where you are ordering ? I want to order one too, can I get the website or contact information?
@@caes1983 From where you are ordering ? I want to order one too, can I get the website or contact information?
Explains the definition of Scooter, kick scooter and moped. Cut to calling the scooter a moped.
I was so determined to clarify the difference and then my big foot in my big mouth
@@NevoEVReviewIreland To be fair, both are often interchanged. My state law considers a moped to be a scooter that goes 20-30 mph. Accordingly, if it has peddles, it's an ebike.
7:41 "The lcd dash is very visible" No its not!
Ha, sorry Ben. It's not in this footage apologies
Nice thing except users just keep smokin' cyclists/inline skaters and other human powered vehicles on cycle paths with those scooters.
Thanks for the comment. Not sure they should be in the cycle paths 😂
Irish = autolike.
Ha Finbarr. If only it was that simple and easy. Appreciate the comment.