The Mi Electric Scooter 1S is a refresh of
the original M365 model. It weighs 12.5 kg and its battery is rated at 30 km
range. As before it uses a 250 W motor (500 W peak), which gives it a maximum
speed of 25 km/h (note that the range figure assumes a 75 kg rider going at 15
km/h on a flat surface). The 1S adds a numeric speed indicator plus several
status icons that show e.g. driving mode whereas the original model had four
simple LED lights to show battery charge. This model also uses the sturdier
disc brake on the back wheel as seen in the Pro.
The second generation Pro scooter doesn’t change much from its predecessor. It does fix some durability issues though with improved cooling, battery management and better wiring. Both the 1S and Pro 2 double the power of the headlight, 2W. The Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 weighs 14.2 kg and has an extended battery compared to the vanilla models – 45 km. The motor is rated at 300 W continuous output (600 W peak), the top speed remains 25 km/h (it’s a legal requirement in many places). Still, the more powerful motor allows it to climb 20% gradients while the 1S is limited to 14%. This one is not only better at driving, it's better at stopping too.
The second generation Pro scooter doesn’t change much from its predecessor. It does fix some durability issues though with improved cooling, battery management and better wiring. Both the 1S and Pro 2 double the power of the headlight, 2W. The Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 weighs 14.2 kg and has an extended battery compared to the vanilla models – 45 km. The motor is rated at 300 W continuous output (600 W peak), the top speed remains 25 km/h (it’s a legal requirement in many places). Still, the more powerful motor allows it to climb 20% gradients while the 1S is limited to 14%. This one is not only better at driving, it's better at stopping too.
The Pro also has an additional disc brake
on the front wheel while the 1S has only one (on the rear wheel). This is in
addition to the E-ABS system that uses the motor for regenerative breaking. The
Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter 1S starts at € 400. The added range and performance
of the Scooter Pro 2 will set you back € 500. Note: the scooters sold in Germany
are capped to 20 km/h and the rear fender has a space for a number plate.
Xiaomi even had a “one more thing” that
will excite Formula 1 fans – the Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 Mercedes
AMG-Petronas F1 Team edition. More information will be revealed at a later
date.
