AOTOS M1 Electric Scooter (Orange, M1-Orange) vs NIU KQi 100F Folding-Handlebar Electric Scooter
These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.
AOTOS M1 Electric Scooter (Orange, M1-Orange)
Short paved trips for lighter riders
The M1 has a 550 W peak motor, a 36.5 V 365 Wh battery, 8.5-inch solid tires, front spring and rear rubber suspension, and a drum-plus-electric brake. AOTOS rates it at 20 mph and 28 miles without published test conditions, and the listing's 220 lb limit conflicts with the manual's 265 lb.
Published specifications
- Manual: model M1; 550 W max motor power
- Manual: 36.5 V, 10 Ah, 365 Wh; about 7-8 h charge
- Manual: 20 mph; 28-mile rated range; about 15% climb
- Manual: 265 lb max (listing: 220 lb); 39.24 lb
- Manual: folded 41.02 × 18.66 × 19.29 in; 8.5-inch solid tires; IPX5
- Manual: front drum + rear electric brake; front dual spring, rear rubber shocks
Strengths
- Solid 8.5-inch tires with front springs and a rear rubber shock
- About 39 pounds and compact when folded
- Detailed exact-model manual with specs, maintenance table and warranty
Caveats
- Listing and manual disagree on the load limit, 220 vs 265 lb
- Manual rules out off-road, dark and public-road riding
- 28-mile range has no published test conditions
Read the full AOTOS M1 Electric Scooter (Orange, M1-Orange) guide
NIU KQi 100F Folding-Handlebar Electric Scooter
Riders up to 265 pounds who need a narrow folded width for a car boot or closet
The KQi 100F pairs a 300-watt rated, 600-watt maximum motor with a 48-volt 243 watt-hour battery, 9.5-inch pneumatic tyres, front suspension and a handlebar that folds to 7.2 inches wide. NIU's own pages disagree on its water rating and suspension type, and its warranty gives brakes and lights far less than two years.
Published specifications
- NIU US page: 300 W rated, 600 W max, 17.4 mph, up to 18 miles
- NIU: 48 V 243 Wh battery, charge time 5-6 hours
- NIU: 38.8 lb with battery, max rider weight 265 lb
- NIU: folded 1154 x 184 x 505 mm, handlebar 7.2 in wide folded
- Water rating: IPX5 on the US page, IP55 on the global page
- NIU warranty: main body 2 years, accessories 6 months, consumables 3 months
Strengths
- Handlebar folds to 7.2 inches wide, with a stated folded size of 1154 x 184 x 505 mm
- NIU publishes full geometry, including deck size and 3.1 inches of clearance under the deck
- App offers a battery charge limit, speed and acceleration settings and over-the-air updates
Caveats
- Two-year warranty covers the main body only; brake parts get 6 months and lights 3 months
- NIU's US and global pages give different water ratings, IPX5 and IP55
- Pneumatic tube tyres, and NIU's warranty page excludes flat tyres
Read the full NIU KQi 100F Folding-Handlebar Electric Scooter guide
How to choose between them
Choose the AOTOS M1 Electric Scooter (Orange, M1-Orange) if your situation matches: Short paved trips for lighter riders. Its main caveat: Listing and manual disagree on the load limit, 220 vs 265 lb.
Choose the NIU KQi 100F Folding-Handlebar Electric Scooter if your situation matches: Riders up to 265 pounds who need a narrow folded width for a car boot or closet. Its main caveat: Two-year warranty covers the main body only; brake parts get 6 months and lights 3 months.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- AOTOS product page for the M1 electric scooter Source for AOTOS M1 Electric Scooter (Orange, M1-Orange)
- AOTOS Electric Scooter M1 user manual, supplied on the listing Source for AOTOS M1 Electric Scooter (Orange, M1-Orange)
- NIU US product page for the KQi 100F, specifications and geometry Source for NIU KQi 100F Folding-Handlebar Electric Scooter
- NIU global KQi 100 page with the 100F and 100P comparison table Source for NIU KQi 100F Folding-Handlebar Electric Scooter
- NIU US warranty page with part-by-part coverage and exclusions Source for NIU KQi 100F Folding-Handlebar Electric Scooter
- NIU KQi 100P and 100F user manual (image-only PDF) Source for NIU KQi 100F Folding-Handlebar Electric Scooter
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