Meet the NIU smart scooter, a low-cost, short-range
electric two-wheeler that offers you eco freedom and mobility all for about US$ 800, allegedly. That’s even cheaper than some electric bicycles.
It was
first shown to the public on June 1, 2015 in China. Two weeks later, the
company launched the largest crowd funding pre-sale in the country, with
preorders reaching nearly US$ 11,000,000 in fifteen days.
Last year, the company went global and launched an
updated international version of the scooter, known as the NIU N1S Civic. This
model comes with a larger electric motor that can generate as much as 3.2 HP. It also comes with a larger battery and can achieve a top speed of 45
km/h.
What’s more interesting is that the 29 Ah battery
only weighs 10 kg and can easily be detached to take it with you in
your home or office for recharging. This also means you can have more than one,
each offering a maximum range of 80 km.
Pair all these features with the low price and you
get yourself one of the most attractive personal mobility vehicles.
