First introduced in Malaysia last year by
MForce Bike Holding as a range of e-scooters, Niu Technologies has introduced
two new electric mobility solutions at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in
Las Vegas, US. These are the RQi-GT electric motorcycle (e-bike) and TQi-GT electric
three-wheeler.
Designed for the urban rider, the RQi-GT
is claimed by Niu to be able to reach speeds of 165 km/h. Power for the RQi-GT
comes from a 30 kW mid-mounted belt drive electric motor supplied by two
removable Panasonic lithium batteries with a combined capacity of 6.5 kWh,
giving a claimed 135 km range.
Riding modes along with 5G Internet of
Things (IoT) connectivity along with the Niu Cloud and app allows riders to
optimise battery life and riding range as well as control as anti-theft and GPS
tracking. Notable is the adaptive headlight on the RQi-GT, which lights up the
corner as the bike turns.
For users needing more functional
transport, the three-wheeled TQi-GT offers an urban mobility solution for those
seeking point-to-point transport, final mile connections or environment
friendly delivery solutions. A self-balancing e-trike, the TQi-GT comes with a
whole suite of riding aids, including not just front and rear cameras, but to
the side as well.
Also included is regenerative braking,
adaptive cruise control and pre-collision detection. In a first for the e-bike
world, self-parking is one of the features offered in the TQi-GT, along with a
SRS airbag, traction control and ABS.
With a top speed of 80 km/h and range of
230 km, the TQi-GT might not be very fast, but Niu says that single charge from
a Type 2 charger will provide more than a week of usage. The canopy on the
TQi-GT provides weather protection for the rider, making it a true all-weather
commuter.
