MILAN, Italy. November 2025.
NIU pulled the cover off the NQiX 1000 at EICMA 2025. The company says it will do 78 mph (125 km/h). That is quick for a compact electric scooter, and it puts the bike in real mixed traffic. NIU also used the stage to show how the family now stretches from the NQiX 150 to the NQiX 300 and NQiX 500, then up to the new NQiX 1000.
The pitch is simple. Give daily riders more speed and stability without losing city friendly size. NIU talked about cooling, chassis balance, and software that should hold pace on longer runs. Full spec sheets will land after certification, so a few details stay under wraps for now.
What NIU announced
The NQiX 1000 is the headline act. It targets riders who bounce between city streets and ring roads. The bike on the stand looked ready for plates and mirrors. It keeps the practical feel you expect from NIU, only with more headroom when traffic opens up.
NIU also made it clear that the lineup works like a ladder. NQiX 150 for tight urban routes. NQiX 300 for a little more room to breathe. NQiX 500 for quicker suburban and intercity legs. Then NQiX 1000 if you need proper highway pace. It is a tidy way to match a scooter to your roads and your license.
Design and tech
The NQiX family keeps a flat, roomy floorboard and a front fairing that blocks wind. The stance looks planted. The seat seems long enough for two, and there should be usable storage under it. Lighting is LED across the board. The dash appears clean and bright, so speed and state of charge are easy to read.
Most current NIU models ship with phone pairing, app location tools, and ride modes. The 1000 is likely to follow the same playbook. We will know more once the final hardware and software list drops. The cockpit uses familiar switchgear and a thumb throttle, so there is not much to relearn.
Performance and safety
A 78 mph ceiling changes the job. You can merge onto expressways where motorcycles are allowed. You can pass slow traffic on rural highways without drama. Stability becomes the point, so forks, shocks, and tire choice matter more. Braking needs to be strong and predictable at speed. ABS is expected on upper trims, and traction aids are common in this class.
Ride modes will likely shape how the scooter delivers power in different weather and traffic. The key test will be repeat pulls from 30 to 60 mph. That is where safe merges and quick passes happen. If the bike holds speed without heat fade, it will feel calm on longer runs.
Battery and charging
The big questions are simple. How far will it go at 60 mph, and how fast does it recharge. NIU has not shared pack size, chemistry, or charge rates yet. Many owners will plug in overnight at home and top up during the day. That rhythm works if the range stays steady and the thermal control keeps the pack happy.
Cooling will play a big role in pack life and day two performance. NIU says the powertrain was tuned for sustained speed. Hard numbers will arrive with the full spec. Then we can match the 1000 against the 500 and see where the real-world break point sits.
Price and availability
Pricing and rollouts depend on approvals in each region. NIU will publish dates and figures once those boxes are checked. Expect some variation by country and by local incentives. Dealers will get ordering windows after the final spec sheet is public.
If interest at the show is a hint, the 1000 will land in a market that wants more speed without moving to a full motorcycle. Many current NIU owners have been waiting for that jump.
Why it matters
This lineup makes buying easier. NQiX 150 for short hops. NQiX 300 for growing cities and wider streets. NQiX 500 when limits rise. NQiX 1000 for ring roads and highway stretches. One family that covers most use cases. That helps shops stock fewer parts and still meet more needs.
The bigger story is momentum. Electric scooters keep getting faster and more capable, yet they stay simple to ride and cheap to run. If the NQiX 1000 ships with strong brakes and stable thermal control, it could replace a second car for a lot of people. It saves time on the commute. It trims fuel costs. It still fits in tight parking. That is a nice mix for 2026 buyers.