Engwe Y1000 vs NIU KQi Air
Side-by-side comparison · Specs, scores & AI verdict
🏆 Engwe Y1000 wins overall — 47.3 vs 40.7 points
Why choose one over the other?
AI comparison analysis coming soon. Our team is reviewing this matchup.
| Spec | Engwe Y1000 | NIU KQi Air |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Drivetrain | ||
| Peak Power | — | 700 W |
| Continuous Power | 2.1 kW ✓ | 350 W |
| Max Torque | 28 Nm | — |
| Top Speed | 60 km/h ✓ | 32.2 km/h |
| Max Incline | — | 17 ° |
| Drive Config | Dual | Rear |
| Dual Motors | ✓ | ✗ |
| 🔋 Battery & Range | ||
| Battery Capacity | 1170 Wh ✓ | 451 Wh |
| Amp Hours | — | 9.4 Ah |
| Charge Time | 6 h | 5 h ✓ |
| Claimed Range | 100 km ✓ | 49.9 km |
| Cell Chemistry | — | Lithium-ion |
| Removable Battery | ✗ | — |
| Regen Braking | — | ✓ |
| 📐 Size & Portability | ||
| Weight | 31.6 kg | 12 kg ✓ |
| Max Payload | 120 kg | 120.2 kg ✓ |
| Deck Length | — | 47 cm |
| Deck Width | — | 19.1 cm |
| Ground Clearance | — | 7.4 cm |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🛤️ Ride Comfort | ||
| Wheel Diameter | 10" ✓ | 9.5" |
| Pneumatic Tires | ✓ | ✓ |
| Puncture Resistant | — | ✓ |
| Suspension | — | None |
| Adjustable Susp. | — | ✗ |
| Seat | ✗ | ✗ |
| 🛡️ Safety | ||
| Front Brake | — | Disc |
| Rear Brake | — | None |
| Front Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Lights | — | ✓ |
| Turn Signals | — | ✓ |
| IP Rating | — | IP55 |
| Kids' Scooter | ||
| 📱 Tech & Smart | ||
| Companion App | ✓ | ✓ |
| Riding Modes | — | — |
| Cruise Control | — | ✓ |
| OTA Updates | — | ✓ |
| NFC Anti-Theft | — | ✗ |
| GPS Tracking | — | ✗ |
| Warranty | — | — |
📝 Our Verdict
The Engwe Y1000 edges out the NIU KQi Air on our overall score, though both are competitive options. For riders who prioritise speed, the Engwe Y1000 is the clear choice.
