These are times of busier than ever lifestyles and various ecological issues. As a consequence, many people have reset their values. Currently, people are looking for a more eco-friendly lifestyle and for alternatives to traditionally accepted means of living; starting from eating and reading habits going to recycling and transportation.

In search of more resource-saving and natural-friendly alternatives to cars, many people are giving a chance to electric scooters nowadays. Driving an electric scooter requires less effort than driving a bicycle, it is more convenient than a bus, and of course, cheaper than taking a cab.

The significant increase in the number of scooters everywhere is definitely the indicator of that. Although, so many cities now have electric scooter rentals everywhere, considering the convenience and not so big budget requirements, obtaining a personal one might be more beneficial.

If you are already interested and in search of a good electric scooter, then let’s get started. We will review Mi Electric Scooter to help you make a more informed decision if you are considering purchasing this exact one.

You might have heard about smartphones and smart home technologies that Xiaomi is producing, but now it has entered into the transportation industry with these comparably young and fresh vehicles – electric scooters.

It started with Xiaomi M365, and now it has introduced a new, updated, and improved version – Xiaomi Electric Scooter Pro.

What is included in a package?

• One Mi Electric Scooter Pro
• One Charging Adapter
• One T-shape Key
• One Extension Nozzle
• Five Screws
• One User Manual
• One Legal Statement
• One Quick Start Guide
• One Warranty Notice
• One Maintenance Card

Availability

First of all, before going any further, make sure that there are no compliance issues local laws and regulations. Because electric scooters are a comparably new means of transportation, the legal requirements are not so tough, but still, there are some.

If we are speaking about the US, it is very confusing. Despite the fact that legislation can be very state-specific, it is also not quite differentiated when electric scooters are treated as a totally different vehicle category, and when they are treated with the same laws as electric bikes do.

Generally speaking, US Federal Law states that it is legal to drive an electric bike if the maximum speed level of it does not exceed 20 mph, and the motor power does not exceed 750W.

Moreover, in most US cities, it is allowed to drive electric scooters on the roads in case if there are no bicycle lanes as long as they do not exceed the speed level of 25 mph.

If your research indicates that the electric scooter is in compliance with domestic laws, then let’s consider getting more information on this specific model by Xiaomi.

Generally, Xiaomi prices are in the mid-range tier. That applies to its electric scooters as well. On Gearbest, the Mi Electric Scooter Pro is available for $469 with the following coupon code (V3950AFBEE18D000) and $499.99 on Banggood.

However, check the website https://www.xiaomitoday.com because the coupons might get expired, and the prices may go up to around $530.

Make sure you can find the updated coupon codes, because why not?

Design and parameters

Xiaomi aimed to provide an electric scooter with a sleek design.

It is an all-black vehicle with some red geometrical touches that beautifully decorate and make the vehicle visually eye-pleasing. Simple yet slick the Mi Electric Scooter Pro will provide visual pleasure, whether it is parked or while you are hitting the road.

So, if you do appreciate the slick design and value beauty, then add one more advantage to your personal pro and con list.

Speaking about the parameters, you will definitely recognize that this electric scooter is quite large.

It weighs 14,2 kg, which is heavier than the majority of other electric scooters. Usually, those weight around 8-12 kgs. So it is fairly heavy, and carrying it around will require some more effort.

The weight is in line with its size. The deck is 45 cm long and 15 cm wide. It provides much space for you to stand on. Moreover, the handlebar rises for 99 cm, making Mi Electric Scooter Pro more convenient for tall riders.

Overall, this large parameters definitely indicate the power of this vehicle.

Battery

Let’s quickly go through details regarding battery in case if you want to have specific tech information about it. The battery type used in Mi Electric Scooter Pro is 3 element lithium. The exact model is NED1004-K. The battery has 45VDC limited voltage of charging and 37VDC of nominal voltage. It is rated to have a capacity of 12800mAh/474Wh.

The battery weighs around 3kg. It is estimated that the battery has a cyclical lifetime of 500 charging cycles, with power maintained higher than 70%.

Now, let’s move to more understandable terminology. On their official website, mi.com, it is said that this new scooter has updated, extra-long battery life, which can successfully be driven for 45km. However, this is not much detailed information. Testing was conducted by a tech reviewer, who reported that he was able to drive 30km with a fully charged Mi Electric Scooter Pro. The majority of the distance was driven at the highest speed. So, he assumed that in case if he drove under the Eco mode, which lowers the highest speed level, then it is possible that the scooter would reach the 45km distance, as stated by Xiaomi.

Charging is simple. As was already mentioned, there is a charging adapter in a package. You just connect the charger to the charging port, which is located under a small red flap beside the front wheel.

Moreover, in the vehicle introduction on the official website, it is told that the scooter recovers and regenerates energy, and the battery lasts longer.

As you might know from physics, during the acceleration, kinetic energy is produced. This scooter stores and converts this energy into electric power as a result of which the scooter gets extended battery life.

To obtain more power, a regular braking system is placed on the scooter. As a result, the battery life is getting longer, and the emergency braking system is improving.

So now about the point that you will care the most about. The large battery takes quite a long time to get charged. As was given in a review, 0.5 hours of charging filled the battery with only 8%.

In case if you have the possibility to charge it for a long time, this might not be a problem. However, if you are planning to use it a lot, you should make sure that you can find sufficient time for it to get charged. Overall, just note that it drains faster than it charges.

Speed modes and riding

Again, as it is informed on the official website, the Mi Electric Scooter Pro has 3 riding modes: Eco, Standard Mode (D), and Sports Mode (S). One can easily switch among those by double-pressing the power button.

Although, from the technological perspective, it is quite easy to change among the modes, the users who share experience state that physically, it is not easy to change the mode while driving. You definitely need to slow your speed or stop to make that change safely.

What a reviewer also said is that the Eco mode allows you to drive at the maximum speed of 15 km/h. Although this feels very slow, it is not bad for the busy streets, considering that with heavy traffic it is not possible to drive fast even if you could. Moreover, Eco mode saves energy and allows you to ride longer distances without being required to charge.

To keep in pace with cyclists, you should consider driving under Driving mode (D). It allows you to drive at 20 km/h speed. Although it might feel slow, that speed will keep you safe, and meanwhile, you will not get in the way of cyclists and disturb them.

In case if you want a higher speed level, you should choose Speed Mode (S). It will allow you to drive at a maximum speed of 25 km/h. If you saw electric scooters at drive, you might know that this is not quite a fast speed. There are more high-end electric scooter models that can be driven at 50 km/h, but actually, that high-speed levels often cannot be used on many roads.

When starting a ride, you cannot do it immediately without any physical effort. Like a non-electric scooter, you should first kick-off for it to start moving. Then you can use the acceleration button to achieve higher speeds. Once you are driving, the acceleration starts easily and works great as the reviewer states.

Another good news is that the scooter is reasonably quiet in any mode you choose. Although the sounds get noticeable while you are driving at higher speeds or on hills, it is never unbearable, and it never gets on your nerves.

One riding difficulty to mention, is that the tires do not hold firmly. So, before braking, you should slow down your speed. Otherwise, it will go some distance before stopping if you try to stop it at high speeds, especially in rainy wet weather.

Also, consider that the handlebars are not very flexible. So, you might not succeed in taking tight turns in corners when driving at a slow speed. However, this may not be the case since most of the time turning is done with body balancing.

Product details

• Number of the product model: DDHBC02NEB
• Maximum speed level: 25 km/h
• General length (fully charged): 45 km
• Maximum climbing angle: 12 degrees
• Maximum load: 100 kg
• Rider height: 120 – 200 cm
• Rider age: 16 – 50
• Working temperature: – 10 to 40° C.
• Charging time: 8 – 9 hours

Mi Electric Scooter Pro vs Mi Electric Scooter

Before introducing the Mi Electric Scooter Pro Xiaomi had a Mi Electric Scooter. Following, let’s compare these two models.

To bring both models into a working condition you have to settle the handlebar in place and screw down 4 screws – 2 on each side. And that’s it.

The first difference is evident in the size of the frame. Pro has a bigger and heavier frame. For example, the space for the feet onboard is 40 cm for the standard one, while the Pro has a board of 45 cm. The width of the Pro is larger for 7 mm. The height of the handlebar increased by 4 cm, making it more comfortable for taller drivers.

Xiaomi changed the color of the rubber pad from gray to soft black.

The battery size significantly increased. Pro has a capacity of 12800 milliamperes, while the standard one has only 7800. It shows a battery increase of more than 50%. The battery is not only larger, but also more secure. The battery pack is now sealed inside of the aluminum box, which protects it from damage, physical impact, water, and moisture. The battery of the standard one is in a plastic holder, and it is placed in plastic foil.

The charging port cap has also improved. The new one comes with a magnetic cap that instantly pops back into its place, and there is no need to fit it by hand. The standard one had an extended rubber, which makes it somehow difficult to push it back.

It was used to protect from water and moisture. However, a reviewer conducted a little “watering” test to check if the new one protects the charging port as good as the previous one did. And the test showed that no water went into the charging port.

Although the battery has increased almost twice, the charging ports remained the same. Thus, to get the scooter fully charged, the battery will require 8 hours of charging instead of 5.

The new LCD screen is bright and very useful. It shows speed and some more information. By double-clicking on the button will switch between three different driving modes, as was mentioned above.

It also shows Bluetooth status, headlight indication, battery level, and error codes. However, the standard one only has 4 lights showing battery levels. To get more information, you should connect the old scooter to your smartphone and use the app to show speed, etc, which is not very convenient.

The ring bell is now black instead of silver and has a slightly different design. On the standard model, there is a small plastic piece that slams on the bell and is not very precise.

It can make ringing noise sometimes when you drive on a rough hilly road. On the Pro version, there is a metal spring on a ring bell, which is much more precise, louder, and better design overall.

Software interface information and features over the app are exactly the same as on the standard version.

You can use mi home app to connect with a scooter, lock and unlock the scooter, see all kinds of useful information like the travel speed, battery level, battery capacity, status, charging time, etc. Plus, you do not need to have a mi account to use the app. Just install and use it right away.

Although there, of course, are better high-end models of electric scooters, which will require bigger budgets, you might still give this Mi Electric Scooter Pro a try. It might have some inconveniences, but it is a good option, especially if you are not planning to overuse it.