{"id":2475,"date":"2021-02-10T13:31:39","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T13:31:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ioogadgets.com\/?p=2475"},"modified":"2021-04-25T01:52:03","modified_gmt":"2021-04-25T01:52:03","slug":"xiaomi-electric-scooter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ioogadgets.com\/xiaomi-electric-scooter\/","title":{"rendered":"Xiaomi M365 Review – Best Budget Electric Scooter under $500"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Key Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Motor<\/strong>: 250W<\/i><\/td>\n Speed<\/strong>: 15.5 mph<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery<\/strong>: 280 Wh<\/i><\/td>\n Range<\/strong>: 18.6 miles<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Capacity<\/strong>: 220 lbs<\/i><\/td>\n Weight<\/strong>: 27 lbs<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Waterproof<\/strong>: IP54<\/i><\/td>\n Incline<\/strong>: 14\u00b0<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tire Size<\/strong>: 8.5″<\/i><\/td>\n Position<\/strong>: Entry-level<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Pros vs Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span>Budget price<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span>Great portability<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span>IP54 water resistance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span>14-degree climbing ability<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span>Small tires are good for city commuting, but not for trails riding<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span>Not for heavy riders over 220 pounds<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Xiaomi Electric Scooter M365 Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may have heard about the Xiaomi electric scooter<\/strong>, which is one of the 2019 or even 2020 most popular adult scooters for commuting to work or traveling short distances around the community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s more appealing for people who don\u2019t want to spend over 500 bucks on a test to the scooter world, for its entry-level features and very budget price. Made in China doesn\u2019t mean a lack of quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2019, the company announced an upgraded version – Xiaomi Electric Scooter Pro<\/strong>, with a few better performances, and we\u2019ll compare these two models in features and specs, helping you make the decision on which one is better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power Performance – Good for Its Price<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Motor and Speed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Xiaomi M365 is a motorized electric scooter, but not a powerful option. Packed with a 250W brushless DC motor that will provide up to 500W output power at peak, the M365 scooter is able to reach a top speed of 15.5 mph. This speed is very moderate and street-legalized for riding an electric scooter on bike lanes or sidewalks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Chinese manufacturer – Xiaomi, did not intend to add any outstanding features to its products. So it’s very understandable that Xiaomi M365 electric scooter does not feature a powerful motor to be a very high-speed e scooter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acceleration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It takes about 5.5 seconds to accelerate the Xiaomi M365 scooter from stillness to 15 mph. This is controlled by experienced riders. For beginners, the scooter is limited with a gentle acceleration taking more time to reach the maximum speed of 11.2 mph. The discrepancy is very friendly for novices to give the Xiaomi scooter a shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Climbing Hills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ability to climb hills or steep streets<\/a> is very relevant to the motor size and power. As you can imagine, the climbing ability of the Xiaomi M365 electric scooter is not as good as those 1000W- or 2000W- motorized products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The manufacturer boasts of the Xiaomi M365 will go up 14-degree hills. However, many users complain the scooter is difficult to go up hills and kills battery quickly if climbing slopes with an adult around 200 pounds on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t blame this for the Xiaomi M365 scooter, as it\u2019s really budget compared to most models on the market.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Battery and Range<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Xiaomi M365 electric scooter is great for medium and short-distance commutes. The batteries of Xiaomi M365 are provided by LG, a well-known lithium battery manufacturer, especially for their own smartphones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Packed with 30 x 18650 lithium battery units, along with the unique smart power management, the M365 scooter performs well to travel up to 18.6 miles on a single charge. This range is an excellent option for people who need a convenient personal transportation device for short commutes, even though is not as competitive as those long-mileage scootering models<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting the Xiaomi M365 scooter to full of juice takes about 5 hours. This is not a long time. You can even do this at the office you use the scooter to commute a long distance. However, you don\u2019t need to charge it every day if you ride it for a 5-mile commute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ride Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tires<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Featuring two 8.5-inch inflatable rubber tires on the front and rear, the Xiaomi M365 electric scooter delivers a smooth riding experience. 8.5-inch tires are not large, at least not as large as those big-wheeled scooters <\/a>with 10-inch or larger tires, but still good enough to have great shock absorption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making full use of the anti-slip treads on the tire surface, this scooter can handle various environments – Cement, asphalt, flat soil pavements, or even bumps, thanks to its skills to climb hills of 14-degree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brakes <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Xiaomi M365 electric scooter does not ride at a top speed, but it still features a disc braking and eABS regenerative anti-lock braking system for an efficient stop when need. The responsive braking 13.1 feet distance ensures your safety as soon as possible if any urgency happens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Build Quality <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Xiaomi M365 is a modern- and minimalist-designed electric scooter, which has received several international awards – the prestigious Red Dot “Best of the Best” Award, and the iF Design Award 2017. The company took simplicity into consideration and made the entire scooter look simple and clean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can only see the whole body consisting of major body parts, like the frame, the pedal, two big tires with fenders, a small kickstand and a compact head that includes the basic elements: two anti-slip handles, a small bell with the battery display connecting to the frame. No additional wires tangle outside the scooter\u2019s body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Waterproof<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With IP54-rated water-resistance<\/a> materials to protect its motor and primary parts, the Xiaomi M365 electric scooter can be used in rainy weather. But you should pay attention not to drive it in any flood water situation, after all, the fourth level of water resistance is only helpful to avoid splashes and drops, not even a jet case is allowed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The scooter has a large and bright headlight and red taillights, ensuring you can safely ride the scooter at night. By the way, the red taillights flash distinctly while braking to warn other pedestrians and vehicles on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The frame is made of aerospace-grade aluminum, making the Xiaomi electric scooter look high-quality and lightweight, at only 26.9 pounds (approx. 12.5 kg). It\u2019s a foldable electric scooter<\/a> with a 3-second or 3-step folding mechanism. This means you can always store it under your work desk or find a corner for storage. Two colors – white and black, are available for choices for men and women people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weight Limit <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

220 pounds (about 100 kg) is not a high capacity, but a common max load of most cheap electric scooters you can buy. This weight limit covers most adults in the US, but there are some models available for heavy people<\/a> if you want one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is Xiaomi Scooter for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People who want a cheap electric scooter for adults commuting within a medium and short distance trip, or those commuters who need to change to public transportation and need a last-mile solution from bus\/train stop to the office. Or anyone who just wants to have a try of some entry-level scooters to start the micro-mobility, which is the most popular way among youths under age 17 and adults in the (rather wide) 18-50 age demographics among adults.
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Xiaomi Electric Scooter vs Xiaomi Scooter Pro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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