NIU · Updated July 2026
NIU KQi Air: price, specs & release date
The NIU KQi Air costs $899, #12 cheapest of 17 electric scooters (median $799). It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 35/100 pay-blind standing, #15 of 19 in class.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
NIU KQi Air, released 2023. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: shop.niu.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the NIU KQi Air a good buy?
At $899, the NIU KQi Air is #12 cheapest of the 17 electric scooters we track, where the median is $799. On the spec sheet, its weight of 26.2 lb is the lowest of the 18, its range mi of 30 is below the median of the 19, and its motor of 350 W is below the median of the 19.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $899 Sale price $899.00 on shop.niu.com (NIU official US store) as of 2026-07-07; listed compare-at/regular price $1,499.00 (Save $600.00). |
|---|---|
| Brand | NIU |
| Released | 2023 |
| Top speed mph | 20 |
| Range mi | 30 |
| Motor (W) | 350 |
| Max load (lb) | 265 |
| Weight (lb) | 26.2 |
| Tire type | tubeless |
| Suspension | none |
Source: shop.niu.com (verified 2026-07-07) · corroborated by riderguide.com. shop.niu.com (NIU official US store, manufacturer) detailed spec table states verbatim: Model "KQi Air", Top Speed 20mph, Range 30miles (the product title separately says "31 miles"), Rated Power 350W with Max Power 700W, Max Rider Weight 265lbs, Vehicle Weight (inc. battery) 26.2 lbs, Tire "Tubeless Tire" / Wheel Size 9.5", No Suspension, UL 2272 Certified, 451.2 Wh battery, 48V, carbon fiber (PYROFIL TR50S15L) frame; sale price $899.00 (regular $1,499.00, Save $600.00). Exact model KQi Air confirmed (distinct from the KQi Air X variant). riderguide.com (independent) confirms this exact model as a ~26 lb carbon-frame lightweight scooter, reviewed December 9, 2023 ("Best of 2023"), supporting the 2023 release. motor_w 350 = continuous rated power (700W peak); range_mi 30 taken from the itemized manufacturer spec ("Range: 30miles"). tire_type corrected to "tubeless": the fetched source says only "Tubeless Tire" — the word "pneumatic" does not appear verbatim, so it was dropped. Prior provenance cited global.niu.com metric specs and "Best of IFA 2023"; those were not re-fetched this pass and are not asserted here.
Is the NIU KQi Air worth it vs cheaper electric scooters?
NIU KQi Air against its closest cheaper and pricier electric scooters on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 17 ranked →
| Product | Price | Top speed mph | Range mi | Motor (W) | Max load (lb) | Weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU KQi Air this | $899 | 20 | 30 | 350 | 265 | 26.2 |
| Segway Ninebot KickScooter F2 Pro | $850 | 20 | 34 | 450 | 265 | 40.8 |
| Unagi Model One Classic | $990 | 20 | 12 | 500 | 220 | 28.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the NIU KQi Air cost?
The NIU KQi Air has a US price of $899 (Sale price $899.00 on shop.niu.com (NIU official US store) as of 2026-07-07; listed compare-at/regular price $1,499.00 (Save $600.00).), as of 2026-07-07.
How does the NIU KQi Air compare on price?
At $899, the NIU KQi Air is #12 cheapest of the 17 electric scooters we track, where the median is $799.
When was the NIU KQi Air released?
The NIU KQi Air was released 2023.
What are the NIU KQi Air's key specs?
NIU KQi Air (NIU): top speed mph 20, range mi 30, motor w 350, max load lb 265, weight lb 26.2. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-07.
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