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I undertook an unusual test, as many of us are "a little" above the factory weight limit. But the question was always in the back of my mind how a modern electric scooter would behave or how long it would last if overloaded. A xiaomishop.hu official online store was my partner in this matter and I received a Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter 3 scooter from them.




Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter 3 full specifications

  • Intuitive and easy to learn handling
  • battery range of approx. 30 km
  • Improved acceleration and grip (16%)
  • Rated power 300W
  • Maximum power 600W
  • Dual braking system (E-ABS and large rear dual-pad disc brake)
  • Portable, foldable design in 3 steps (folds in just 3sec)
  • 25km/h max speed
  • 8.5″ inner tube tyres (+1 spare in the box)
  • Recommended for passengers between 120 -200cm
  • max. load capacity up to 100 kg
  • Tare weight: 13.2 kg
  • Mi Home pairing required (available for Android and iOS phones, not available for some Huawei devices*)

The result was predictable, although I had hoped it would go a little further than that. But I'm happy with the result, as it took 30 kg of excess weight, which it did, and blew me away. The results are as follows:

  • Sport mode: 13.64 km
  • Sport mode with lights: 12.5 km
  • Normal mode: 13 km

Mi Electric Scooter 3 módok

In Sport mode, it accelerates superbly, reaching top speed quickly and maintaining it until a quarter of the battery charge, then max 20 km/h. 15 km/h at a clip and then 5 km/h when it starts flashing. It also handles climbs very well, but only up to half the battery charge, from there it slows down to under 20 km/h.

In normal mode, it accelerates slowly and sluggishly up to max, but it holds the same as in sport mode. Unfortunately, the lack of power is noticeable at half power and climbing uphill is difficult. Normal mode limits not only the max speed to 20 km/h, but also the power. This makes the excess weight cumbersome to move and eats up more power.

So if you're thinking of investing in an electric scooter and you weigh slightly more than the manufacturer specifies, you need to be aware of these. Now whether that extra is muscle or connective tissue, it will still greatly reduce the range of the scooter.

Unfortunately, I can't tell you about the structural changes, I would have to go much further with you, but since it's not mine, I'll leave that out. But in my opinion, as with other scooters, the first problem will be at the handlebar neck. The fold down handlebars are very good for portability, but they break in spades even at normal weight. It was a teething problem of previous generations, but is getting better as the market evolves. So I would remind you not to use the handlebars as a counterweight when braking, but to bend your legs and put your body weight backwards to compensate for the forces of deceleration!!!

In the end, I'm happy with the scooter, my initial fears subsided as the kilometres went by and I was able to ride it more and more safely. I'm not so happy with the range, but I think it's adequate for the conditions. If you look after it and maintain it, it will be a good friend even under these loads! If you like the Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter 3 and want to go on an adventure, click here!

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