Xiaomi offers a scooter lineup with 3 models:
- Xiaomi Scooter Lite (Essential) – entry level model
- Xiaomi Scooter 1S – base model
- Xiaomi Scooter Pro 2 – upgraded model with more power
Xiaomi Scooter 1S is the direct Xiaomi M365 successor with a few new features like display and better brakes. Here you can find my Xiaomi Scooter 1S vs Xiaomi Scooter M365 comparison. (including video)
Xiaomi Scooter Pro 2 is a facelift of the Pro model with some adoptions to meet requirements for the German market and to share components. Here you can find my Xiaomi Scooter Pro 2 vs Xiaomi Scooter Pro comparison.
Xiaomi Scooter Lite, also labelled Mi Electric Scooter Essential, is the successor of the less known Xiaomi Scooter M187 (Youth Edition).
Xiaomi Scooter Lite (Essential)
Xiaomi Scooter Lite – Specs
Battery, Range, Size and Display
Basically the Lite edition is a version of Xiaomi Scooter 1S / M365 with a lower capacity battery. Instead of the 280 Wh battery used in 1S and M365 it is using a 183 Wh battery. The Xiaomi Youth Edition M187 also offered a lower capacity battery with 187 Wh. On the one side Xiaomi Lite is also the lightest scooter in the Xiaomi lineup with 12kg. On the other side the range is limited and a max. of 20km is stated. Besides that the frame size of Xiaomi Scooter Lite is the same as Xiaomi 1S, M365 and M187. Only Pro and Pro 2 are a bit larger. Great news is that the new Lite edition will also feature the display known from the Pro version, showing speed, battery status and driving mode. As all Xiaomi Scooters it will offer Bluetooth to connect with Mi Home App (available for iOS and Android).
Motor, Speed, Brakes and Tires
The brushless motor is the same, compared to 1S and M365, offering 250W constant power and 500W peak. While having the same motor Xiaomi Scooter Lite will only offer a max. speed of 20 km/h while all other models offer a max. speed of 25 km/h. Also the climbing angle will be lower, stated to be 10%. The same KERS (kinetic energy recovery system) is used like on the other scooters, being the electric brake on the front wheel. A mechanic disk brake is used on the back wheel. Xiaomi Scooter 1S was upgraded compared to M365 using the same disk brake as the Pro version which is a bit larger and thicker, since the M365 version tended to bend. I guess the “Pro brake” will be used as well so Xiaomi is using the same component on all new 2020 scooter models. Tires are also the same on all Xiaomi 2020 models: 8,5″ air tube tires. I was hoping the new 2020 lineup will get tubeless air tires.
Xiaomi Scooter Comparison
Here’s a comparison of all Xiaomi Scooter models:
| Scooter | Xiaomi Scooter Pro 2 | Xiaomi Scooter Pro | Xiaomi Scooter 1S | Xiaomi Scooter M365 | Xiaomi Scooter Lite (Essential) | Xiaomi Scooter M187 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Int. name | Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 | Mi Electric Scooter Pro | Mi Electric Scooter 1S | Mi Electric Scooter | Mi Electric Scooter Essential | Mi Electric Scooter Youth Edition |
| Max. Speed | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 20 km/h | 25 km/h |
| Driving Modes | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Range (specification) | 45 km | 45 km | 30 km | 30 km | 20 km | 20 km |
| Weight | 14,2 kg | 14,2 kg | 12,7 kg | 12,7 kg | 12 kg | 12 kg |
| Foldable | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Dimension unfolded | 113x43x118cm | 113x43x118cm | 108x43x114cm | 108x43x114cm | 108x43x114cm | 108x43x114cm |
| Dimension folded | 113x43x49cm | 113x43x49cm | 108x43x49cm | 108x43x49cm | 108x43x49cm | 108x43x49cm |
| Battery | 474 Wh | 474 Wh | 280 Wh | 280 Wh | 183 Wh | 187 Wh |
| Motor | 300 W (600 W peak) | 300 W (600 W peak) | 250 W (500 W peak) | 250 W (500 W peak) | 250 W (500 W peak) | 250 W (500 W peak) |
| Drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| max. Gradient | 20% | 20% | 14% | 14% | 10% | 14% |
| Charging Time | 8,5 h | 8,5 h | 5,5 h | 5,5 h | 4 h | 4 h |
| Brakes (front) | electric (incl. E-ABS) | electric (incl. E-ABS) | electric (incl. E-ABS) | electric (incl. E-ABS) | electric (incl. E-ABS) | electric (incl. E-ABS) |
| Brakes (back) | mechanical (disk brakes) Pro version | mechanical (disk brakes) Pro version | mechanical (disk brakes) Pro version | mechanical (disk brakes) M365 version | mechanical (disk brakes) M365 version | mechanical (disk brakes) M365 version |
| Suspension | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Tyres | 8,5″ air tube tires | 8,5″ air tube tires | 8,5″ air tube tires | 8,5″ air tube tires | 8,5″ air tube tires | 8,5″ air tube tires |
| max. Load | 100 kg | 100 kg | 100 kg | 100 kg | 100 kg | 100 kg |
| Light | 2W | 1W | 2W | 1W | 2W | 1W |
| LCD-Display | yes | yes | yes | no | yes | no |
| Bluetooth (App) | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Waterproof | IP 54 | IP 54 | IP 54 | IP 54 | IP 54 | IP 54 |
| Available Colors | black | black | black | black, white | black | black, white |
| Price | 550 USD (473 EUR) shipped from EU Coupon Code: GKB527S 699 USD shipped from China | 499 USD (422 EUR) Flashsale shipped from EU 519 USD (452 EUR) Coupon Code: BGBSMIPROCN shipped from China | 429 USD shipped from EU 469 USD shipped from China | 389 USD Coupon Code: BGMI365CN shipped from China | n/a | n/a |
| Review (Comparison): | Xiaomi Scooter Pro 2 Preview | Xiaomi Pro vs Ninebot Max Xiaomi Pro vs Xiaomi M365 | Xiaomi Scooter 1S Preview | Xiaomi M365 vs Xiaomi Pro Xiaomi M365 vs Ninebot ES2 |
Conclusion
Xiaomi Scooter Lite is an affordable entry level model, if you want to keep an eye on the budget. Xiaomi Scooters can be found on Amazon and Aliexpress:
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