XIAOMI Mi Electric Scooter 1S

Mi Electric scooters are strongly built with a multifunctional dashboard and fast folding features. Affordability and portability being one of the strongest points, Mi e-scooters are topping the market on e-scooters, targeted especially for daily commuters or for scooter enthusiasts.

• Affordable e-scooter with great features and performance in comparison to other e-scooters on the market.
• Portable and compact - great for casual riders and commuters.
• Battery life is average however is an upgrade from Mi Electric Scooter Essential.
• Hill climbing capability is ok.
• Great fast-folding mechanism.
• Brake and safety features are great and advanced.

PROS

• Popular for its affordability and functions.
• Equipped with reflectors on the front, on the sides and to the taillight enabling a higher visibility in the dark and as a safety feature.
• Double braking for safer driving 
• 8.5 Pneumatic tires makes it more comfortable to ride and less bumpy on most surfaces.
• Equipped with a new generation energy recovery system. 
• Lightweight and portable.
• Bluetooth features such as motor lock and a built-in cruise control.
• Simple fast-folding mechanism within seconds.
• Offers 3 modes of driving.
• Comes with Kinetic Energy Recovery System that refills the battery.
• Has a LED headlight on top of the stem.

CONS

• Not ideal for rainy days - only IP54 rated
• Not suitable for heavier riders - this e-scooters maximum weight capacity is 120kg.
• Top speed restricted for 25hm/h
• Bluetooth connectivity with the app at times may cause issues.
• Battery life is not that great - unless you are riding only on flat-mode in pedestrian mode.
• Hill climbing ability is average.​

COMPARISON BETWEEN

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The market for electric scooters or more commonly used as "e-scooters" have been booming over the past year. This may not be surprising given their sustainable mobility and ease of use in comparison to the gas or petrol-powered vehicles and the hesitancy to use the public transport more frequently since the covid 19. The popularity for this micro mobility is also because of the growing trend for eco-friendly lifestyle coupled with the concerns for the global warming and rise in the energy costs. Here are some key benefits of replacing e-scooters with the conventional scooters;

• Rise of electric vehicles demand by the major big brands in the automative industry.
• Beneficial and cost friendly due to the rise in energy costs.
• More compact and lightweight making e-scooters an ideal option for short distance transportation such as going to school/office or running errands.
• A booming trend whist saving your time and energy avoiding traffic in the urban areas.
• More health friendly than using public transport.
• Exciting new trend for enthusiasts and casual riders.
• Friendly for the on-the-go lifestyle, and lightweight enough to fold it up and carry it.
• Fun to cruising around the town, casual commute or as an exciting new hobby together with friends.
• Worry-less maintenance or no insurance.