Brand comparison
NIU vs Gotrax
NIU scores 5.7 across 7 products; Gotrax scores 5.3 across 22. They overlap in electric scooters. That is 71% of what NIU sells and 50% of what Gotrax sells. NIU leads on features, Gotrax on motor.
All 22 Gotrax products
Gotrax
22 of 22 products scored · $449 – $1,699
Buy Now- Motor — 5.0 against 4.0
Across everything we scored, NIU sits 0.36 ahead — led by features.
Both brands also sell into Electric Bikes. Neither side carries enough scored products there for a median we would publish, so this comparison does not cover them.
Brand verdict
ahead · +0.36 (5.7 vs 5.3)
Pick NIU when
Features matters most8.0vs3.5
Pick Gotrax when
Motor matters most5.0vs4.0
Scored 19 October 2026 from published specs and owner reviews. We don't buy or test units. How we score
Most common complaints
NIU KQi 300X All-Terrain Suspension Electric Scooter
Overall score 6.5- jerky throttle
- twist throttle
- tested range under the claim
Gotrax GX3 Off-Road Dual Motor Electric Scooter
Overall score 6.3- range short of claim
From owner reviews of each brand's top-scored product in Electric Scooters.
Usability NIU and Gotrax, median scores 0 to 10
Median scores on a 0–10 scale.
FeaturesNIU: 8 (higher)Gotrax: 3.5
NIU top-scored: KQi 300X All-Terrain Suspension Electric Scooter
- lights, turn signals, app lock, display, IP55, cruise control
- Fold: two-step stem fold, not one-step
Gotrax top-scored: GX3 Off-Road Dual Motor Electric Scooter
- lights, turn signals, display, cruise control
- Water: IP54 stated, below the IPX5 point
VerificationNIU: 8 (higher)Gotrax: 6
NIU top-scored: KQi 300X All-Terrain Suspension Electric Scooter
- UL 2272 certificate UL-US-2417017-0 names the KQi 300X; EN 17128 AK 50615526 is the second record
- Searched: UL Solutions certificate (hosted copy) UL Certipedia Intertek SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
- Record: UL Solutions certificate (hosted copy), ANSI/CAN/UL 2272, Ed. 1 (2016-11-21, rev. 2019-02-25), KQi 300P, KQi 300X, Jiangsu niu Electric Technology Co., Ltd
- Record: UL Product iQ, ANSI/CAN/UL 2272 (FKIS, Electrical Systems for Personal E-Mobility Devices), KQi 300P, KQi 300X, Jiangsu niu Electric Technology Co., Ltd
- Record: TÜV Rheinland Certipedia, EN 17128:2020, KQi 300P; KQi 300X, Jiangsu Niu Electric Technology Co., Ltd
Gotrax top-scored: GX3 Off-Road Dual Motor Electric Scooter
- UL certificate UL-US-2437752-0 (Taotao FKIS.E497683) names GX3
- Searched: UL Solutions certificate (retailer-hosted, Best Buy) UL Certipedia Intertek SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
- Record: UL Solutions certificate (retailer-hosted, Best Buy), ANSI/CAN/UL 2272, Ed. 1 (2016, rev. 2019), GT12, GX3, ODYSSEY, ZHEJIANG TAOTAO VEHICLES CO., LTD
- Record: UL Product iQ, ANSI/CAN/UL 2272, GT12, GX3, ODYSSEY, ZHEJIANG TAOTAO VEHICLES CO., LTD
MotorNIU: 4Gotrax: 5 (higher)
NIU top-scored: KQi 300X All-Terrain Suspension Electric Scooter
- 500 W nominal rear hub
- Peak: 1,000 W claimed, not scored
Gotrax top-scored: GX3 Off-Road Dual Motor Electric Scooter
- 2,000 W total nominal (two 1,000 W hubs)
BatteryNIU: 5 (higher)Gotrax: 4.5
NIU top-scored: KQi 300X All-Terrain Suspension Electric Scooter
- 608.4 Wh (48 V label, 13 Ah) on the commuter scooter ladder
- Voltage: 608.4 Wh equals 46.8 V nominal times 13 Ah
Gotrax top-scored: GX3 Off-Road Dual Motor Electric Scooter
- 1,210 Wh (50.4 V, 24 Ah per manual) on the performance scooter ladder
- Conflict: store lists 54 V 25 Ah (1,350 Wh)
Same score
Ride HardwareNIU: 6Gotrax: 6
NIU top-scored: KQi 300X All-Terrain Suspension Electric Scooter
- front and rear mechanical discs, hydraulic front fork, 10.5-inch tubeless tires
Gotrax top-scored: GX3 Off-Road Dual Motor Electric Scooter
- hydraulic discs front and rear, adjustable dual suspension, 11-inch pneumatic
WeightNIU: 5Gotrax: 5
NIU top-scored: KQi 300X All-Terrain Suspension Electric Scooter
- 48.7 lb with the battery
Gotrax top-scored: GX3 Off-Road Dual Motor Electric Scooter
- 94 lb
- Load: manual 330 lb, store 300 lb
Warranty & SupportNIU: 5Gotrax: 5
NIU top-scored: KQi 300X All-Terrain Suspension Electric Scooter
- two years on battery and motor
Gotrax top-scored: GX3 Off-Road Dual Motor Electric Scooter
- two years on battery and rear motor (price paid $499 or more)
Social score about NIU and Gotrax
Independent sources pooled per brand. N of M = how many scored products carry the brand-level reading shown, out of all scored.
RedditNIU: 5 (higher)Gotrax: 4
NIU
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- R/ebikes: a Best Buy employee says NIU left e-bike warranty claims unanswered and that the chain stopped stocking NIU bikes (Sep 2023, updated Jan 2026)
Brand rollup across scored products. 1 of 7 scored products carry this reading.
Gotrax
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- R/ebikes: a CTI 3 owner of 14 months liked the value but faulted slow answers on parts and chargers (2025)
- r/ebikes buyers weigh Gotrax e-bikes as budget picks with mixed views on the company (Oct 2024)
Brand rollup across scored products. 9 of 22 scored products carry this reading.
GoogleNIU: 7 (higher)Gotrax: 6
NIU
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- Electrek reviewed NIU's BQi-C3 Pro favourably for speed and its two batteries while faulting its cadence sensor (May 2023); no editorial test of another NIU e-bike was found
Brand rollup across scored products. 1 of 7 scored products carry this reading.
Gotrax
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- Electric Bike Report and ElectricBikeReview (both take manufacturer testing fees) tested the F3, Tundra, Ranger and Mustang in 2026 with solid brake and range results (Mar to Jul 2026)|RiderGuide (affiliate code) tested the MX1, Rambo, Ranger and Mustang (May 2024 to Dec 2025)
Brand rollup across scored products. 6 of 22 scored products carry this reading.
AmazonNIU: 5Gotrax: 6 (higher)
NIU
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- NIU's Amazon store, selling as NIU Tech.
- And NIU Global, groups its KQi scooters in shared listing families rated 3.3 to 4.1 stars on 10 to 233 ratings (Oct 2026)
Brand rollup across scored products. 2 of 7 scored products carry this reading.
Gotrax
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- Gotrax's own Amazon store sells e-bikes, though none of the twelve rows was found there; its R1 folding listing averages 4.2 stars from 619 ratings (Oct 2026)
Brand rollup across scored products. 11 of 22 scored products carry this reading.
Same score
YouTubeNIU: 6Gotrax: 6
NIU
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- Electric Scooter Guide (measures, does not always buy; affiliate links) keeps an NIU playlist and calls the KQi Air game-changing in its first look at the Air and Air X (Sep 2023)
Brand rollup across scored products. 3 of 7 scored products carry this reading.
Gotrax
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- Cars Made Simple (unit sent by Gotrax, stated) found the GX1 a good first dual-motor scooter with about 20 miles of real range (Nov 2024)|Brand-level.
- The Thoughtful Woodworker (Amazon affiliate links) found the A7 seated scooter quick and comfortable (Jul 2025)
Brand rollup across scored products. 9 of 22 scored products carry this reading.
Not enough data for either brand
- Owner reviewsNIU: not scoredGotrax: not scored
The scores above are our reading of the evidence below. This is the evidence.
Safety listings are recorded per product from the certifier's own directory, by model, not from the maker's wording. Most of the listings in this category can be checked in TÜV Rheinland's Certipedia.
Warranty terms
NIU
7 of 7
Gotrax
22 of 22
Best NIU vs best Gotrax, category by category
The three best-scoring products each brand sells in every category they both compete in, ranked by overall score.
Electric Scooters
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6th of 47 in Scooters
Strengths
- Strong acceleration and hill climbing
- Dual disc brakes stop hard in the wet
- Hydraulic front suspension soaks up bumps
- Self-healing tubeless tires
Drawbacks
- Twist throttle feels jerky at low speed
- Heavy to carry up stairs
- Real range falls short of the advertised figure
- Owners report occasional power faults
8th of 47 in Scooters
Strengths
- Hydraulic disc brakes at both wheels
- Adjustable suspension soaks up trails
- Strong dual-motor pull on hills
- Turn signals built in
Drawbacks
- Very heavy to lift
- Battery size stated two ways
- Tested range far below the claim
- Finger throttle sits close to the brake
10th of 47 in Scooters
Strengths
- Dual disc brakes stop hard
- Hydraulic front suspension soaks up bumps
- Wide tubeless tires grip well
- Lights and turn signals built in
Drawbacks
- Real range falls short of the advertised figure
- Regen braking bites hard at the speed limit
- Heavy to carry up stairs
- Tires need frequent pressure checks
9th of 47 in Scooters
Strengths
- Large battery for a commuter
- Front suspension takes the edge off bumps
- Cruise control eases long rides
- Folds in one step
Drawbacks
- Battery size stated two ways
- Inner tubes puncture often
- Display hard to read in daylight
- Brake type disputed by testers
12th of 47 in Scooters
Strengths
- Very light to carry upstairs
- Carbon fiber frame feels solid
- Wide deck and handlebars for comfort
- NFC card unlock and app lock
Drawbacks
- No suspension so rough roads jar
- Single front disc brake
- Smaller tires feel bumps more
- Owners criticise firmware quirks
14th of 47 in Scooters
Strengths
- Strong braking in tester stops
- Quick acceleration and hill climbing
- Suspension at both wheels
- Tubeless tires resist flats
Drawbacks
- Heavy to lift
- Tested range well short of the claim
- Battery size stated two ways
- Brakes squeal for some owners
NIU vs Gotrax: the numbers
NIU vs Gotrax: common questions
Is NIU or Gotrax better?
NIU 5.7 from 7 scored products; Gotrax 5.3 from 22.
What is the biggest difference between NIU and Gotrax?
Features: NIU medians 8.0, Gotrax medians 3.5 (NIU by 4.5).
Which is better for verification, NIU or Gotrax?
NIU on verification — NIU 8.0, Gotrax 6.0.
Which is better for motor, NIU or Gotrax?
Gotrax on motor — NIU 4.0, Gotrax 5.0.
Which NIU and Gotrax electric scooters should I buy?
NIU: NIU KQi 300X All-Terrain Suspension Electric Scooter. Gotrax: Gotrax GX3 Off-Road Dual Motor Electric Scooter.
How does Stuff VS Things score NIU and Gotrax?
Our own product medians: 7 NIU and 22 Gotrax. A criterion is compared only where both brands clear the floor.
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Scores calculated 19 October 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them · · How we score