Changzhou-based Chinese electric two-wheelers manufacturer NIU has launched a new electric kick scooter. The scooter happens to be the brand’s first electric kick scooter, having mastered the art of manufacturing affordable electric mopeds. The scooter is expected to be available in China, Europe, and North America this summer.

NIU Electric kick scooter is unveiled in two variants – a Pro model and a Sport model. Both models come with varying specs in different markets and that is due to prevailing regulations.

The NIU Electric Kick Scooter Pro features a top speed of 19.8mph in the US while the Electric Kick Scooter Sport will arrive with a top speed of 17.4 mph. The top speed for the Pro variant in Europe is reduced to 15.5mph (25km/h) due to local regulations.

On the whole, the NIU Electric Kick Scooter Pro has a range of 31 miles (50km) on a single full charge that’ll take up to 7.5 hours to accomplish. On the other hand, the Sport model has a range of 25 miles (40 km) on a single charge. The NIU Electric Kick Scooter Sport will charge from zero to full in about 5.5 hours.

The drivetrain of the Electric Kick Scooter Pro includes a 350W motor which is powered by a 486Wh lithium-ion battery pack. On the other hand, the NIU Electric Kick Scooter Sport packs a 300W motor and 365Wh battery pack. The two models arrive with some level of water resistance which allows its use in the rain and feature regenerative braking. They are also foldable and support app connectivity using Bluetooth.

Talking of the prices, the NIU Electric Kick Scooter Pro adopts a starting price tag of $599. The company is yet to unveil the prices of the different variants. The models are expected to open for pre-sale in June 2021 while it will start shipping in the US and Europe in July this year. The scooter will hit other markets in August 2021 and will be available online or in NIU’s dealerships and stores across Europe and North America.

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