First impression of the Xiaomi scooter M365
Shipping and delivery
Ding Dong, the mail is here! Rather DHL Express, because that was how the Xiaomi scooter was delivered. Nevertheless, the typical "Priority Line" shipping label from Great Britain was on the package. If you order through GearBest, there are two shipping methods. Shipping from the Chinese warehouse takes the longest and can take up to 4 weeks. The reason for this is that the scooter is not delivered to Germany by plane, but by train. However, shipping from the Hong Kong warehouse is significantly faster. The shipping time here is under 2 weeks!
You have more questions about the scooter? With it in the comments, or join the German Xiaomi M365 support group on Facebook!
Arrived undamaged, the scope of delivery naturally includes the folded electric scooter, a Chinese instruction manual, a set of 4 screws with a screwdriver, a valve adapter and a charger with a power cord. The power cord typically has a NEMA-1 plug and can only be used with an adapter. Alternatively, a conventional 2-pole power cable can also be connected to the charger.
Design and workmanship
The scooter brings back memories of the scooter hype of the 90s. However, the Xiaomi Scooter plays in a completely different league. Starting at the bottom, the electric scooter consists of two air-filled 8 ½ inch profile rubber tires with an inner diameter of 134 mm. A disc brake is visible on the rear wheel. An anti-lock braking system (E-ABS) also ensures a safe braking distance. The braking process is indicated by an automatic brake light on the protective cover of the rear wheel. The scooter is driven by a brushless motor that is housed in the front wheel. The maximum power of the motor is 500 watts.
The step or stand board as well as the T-handlebar and fork are made of metal. The fork and the stand board are firmly welded together. The board is rubberized on the top and thus ensures a secure stand. The 280 Wh battery is located inside the standing board. The charging socket, which is protected by a rubber cover, is placed on the side. Incidentally, the entire scooter is protected against dust and splashing water on all sides in accordance with protection class IP54.
With a fold-out stand on the stand board, the 108 x 43 x 114 cm and 12.5 kg heavy Xiaomi scooter can even be parked upright. When folded, the electric scooter shrinks to a size of 108 x 43 x 49 cm and can therefore be transported in a load-bearing manner.
The T-handlebar is the control center of the scooter. The power switch with the 4-LED battery indicator and a front LED light are located here in the middle. The brake lever and bell are located on the left of the rubberized handle and the stepless acceleration switch is located on the right handle. It should be noted that the handlebars are not height-adjustable! The Xiaomi M365 scooter is of high quality overall. All components are well made and leave nothing to be desired.
Construction
A manual is not needed for the construction, because the scooter is already almost ready for use after unpacking. Only the T-handlebar must be attached and tightened with the 4 included screws. A look into the manual does not hurt either, because this is largely illustrated and thus understandable even without knowledge of Chinese.
field test
beginner friendly
Get on and go. The functions and operation of the Xiaomi M365 are largely self-explanatory. To get used to the scooter, it can be used as a conventional scooter to begin with. The drive is not blocked by the brushless motor. The motor can also only be switched on with a little momentum. The stepless acceleration switch can be operated sensitively, so that the driving speed can be easily adjusted to suit your personal needs.
driving behavior
The Xiaomi e-scooter scores with excellent and, above all, pleasantly safe driving behavior. Due to the 8 ½ inch rubber tires with profile and the high dead weight, the scooter offers good traction and can easily handle cobblestones and other uneven paths. At the same time, the air-filled tires are also quite sensitive. According to other experience reports, many users of the Xiaomi scooter have already caught a flat tire after a very short time. Finding suitable replacement tires in this country could be quite difficult. If shipped from China, a replacement tire costs around € 20.
Note: There are now many hard rubber tires or perforated tires for the Xiaomi M365 on the market. Experience has shown that this is not advisable, as the hard road contact can cause damage more quickly!
To get back to the driving behavior: Even at low speed, the scooter can be balanced well and curves can be taken with little effort by turning the handlebars while shifting your weight at the same time. Limiting the steering angle ensures more safety.
braking
According to Xiaomi, the scooter has a dual braking system consisting of a disc brake and an engine brake with an anti-lock braking system (E-ABS). In the test, the scooter impressed with its gentle but short braking distance without the wheels suddenly locking. The disc brake can be readjusted yourself using the easily accessible brake caliper. The braking light on the protective cover of the rear wheel is automatically triggered by the braking process. The brake light is clearly visible in the dark, but the brake light appears a bit too weak in the light.
Speeds, gradients and battery
Equipped with a powerful 500W brushless motor, the scooter reached a top speed of 26 km / h on a straight route in the test. The speed was measured in "normal mode". Smaller inclines are no problem for the Xiaomi electric scooter. Only at an incline of around 20 ° did the scooter noticeably lack the power, so that one had to get off.
The second operating mode is the so-called “Eco Mode”, which can be activated directly on the scooter by holding down the power button. The active energy-saving mode is indicated by a green LED. The mode is characterized by lower acceleration and a reduced top speed of around 20 km / h.
The battery of the Xiaomi e-scooter consists of several 18650 lithium-ion battery packs that achieve a total output of 285 Wh. The mileage or range measured with one battery charge was a maximum of 15 kilometers in normal mode and around 18 kilometers in eco mode. The 30 km range given by Xiaomi is definitely too high!
App
Hardly a gadget appears without app support today. The Xiaomi Scooter is also equipped with a Bluetooth module and allows connection to an Android or iOS device.
The Xiaomi M365 Scooter can be connected on the one hand via the Mi Home app, but also via the Ninebot app. So here you have the choice of which surface you personally prefer. In terms of functionality, however, both apps are identical. Coupling via the Ninebot app was easier, as no Mi user account is required. As soon as the scooter is connected, you get information on the current speed, the battery level, the average speed and the current distance traveled in kilometers.
In additional menu items, you can access, among other things, more detailed information about the battery, mileage and other general information about the scooter. It is also possible to update the firmware via the app. It is also possible to activate the so-called “Cruise Control System” via the app. This is a cruise control, which means that the scooter automatically maintains a speed set via the acceleration switch without having to be operated continuously. By pressing the acceleration switch or the brake again, the automatic speed maintenance is deactivated again.
Another function that can only be set via the app is “Acceleration Mode”. This mode does not determine the acceleration of the scooter, but rather how much energy is regenerated through braking. If you let the scooter roll out or apply the brake, the battery is simultaneously charged by the released energy. You can choose between “Weak”, “Normal” and “High”. Other users of the Xiaomi scooter report that the battery can be overloaded at the highest level, leading to a possible defect in the electronics. The mode was therefore left at “Weak” in the test.
Where can you drive?
In Germany, the Xiaomi Scooter is considered a motor vehicle due to its design-related maximum speed of more than 6 km/h, which is why the general regulations of the StVZO and FZV apply. In order to be able to use an e-scooter, which counts as a motor vehicle, in public transport, an operating license is required, which the Xiaomi e-scooter currently does not have. If an operating license were available, e-scooters would usually be classified as mopeds, which is why you would at least need a “moped driving license”. Furthermore, the e-scooter would be subject to insurance under the law on compulsory insurance for motor vehicle owners. Anyone who drives the Xiaomi electric scooter on public transport is violating the general regulations of the StVZO, driving without a driving license and without insurance! According to the current status, the vehicle can only be used on demarcated, non-public properties!
Update October 2018
From 2019 could Personal Light Electric Vehicles (Electric micro vehicles) are assigned to a separate vehicle class. So at least the previous plan of the Federal Government.
- The design-related maximum speed should not exceed 20 km / h.
- The motor must not provide more than 500 watts for unbalanced electric vehicles and no more than 1200 watts for balanced ones.
- There is a compulsory insurance including insurance number.
- There is an obligation to use cycle lanes.
- The electric vehicle must be roadworthy (brakes, lighting system).
Strauss
We have already bought the 2nd MI.
At the moment I'm looking for a wheel removal guide because my tire is flat.
My experience is actually good, but China!
First scooter: the battery could not be charged after unpacking, it was defective.
However, it was exchanged immediately and we loved it.
The second scooter had too little air in the rear wheel after the purchase, unfortunately we did not see this as a major problem.
Unfortunately after we noticed that the hose was a little. Hole we brought him back to the seller,
and it went back as a repair. He was back after exactly 3 weeks, but the main bar was totally scratched.
Now we are waiting for him for the 5th week.
My experience is: When the battery is full you have a real power pack and you can also master inclines despite my almost 90 kg.
if the battery goes back to 2 LEDs, it will probably switch to the ECO state, which will then be soft and gradients are with you
a lot of leg support possible.
Our first MI is now almost 3 months old and at the beginning I was able to drive my main route 3 times with one
Charging cycle, whereby the 3rd time back (2LED) was more arduous. Now I have to recharge after every time, because the way back is difficult the second time. However, there should also be a 2-year guarantee on the battery, n let's see what the seller will say.
Disc brake ABS ??? mine is very aggressive and blocked at the beginning because my weight was too far forward.
E-recovery, I don't notice anything. However, I haven't installed an app, that's the reason.
I believe my def hose is going to be a problem and am hoping for a fixable one. Lucky you, the accessories include two tubes as well as two tires.
I mainly bought the scooter because I was annoyed to be stuck in a traffic jam for so long while crossing our city.
Now I need 10 minutes there instead of 30 minutes and 10 minutes back instead of 40-50 minutes and at least 5 € gasoline costs on the side.
However: Before there were discussions in the Bundestag and now there is a law to regulate it. from June 1st.
I'll get in touch with my insurance company.
Jcjcj ncjc
Can you go uphill with the scooter? So how, for example, with an ebike? Of course, the battery doesn't last that long - but would that work?
MiRoller
Hello, I also got a Xiaomi M365 EU version, I am totally satisfied with it. However, I don't really drive it because of the non-registration. Now I have wondered whether it would be better to give it back and wait for the law to then buy an approved e-scooter. What do you say, do you exchange yours and wait?
Özi am Tirol
Wait, then saw the piece up and send it in pieces to our humble Minister of Transport.
That's just the way it is when calcified pensioners grapple with innovations. You're overwhelmed and screw it up.
Erik A.
Hello, I just don't know which scooter to buy. The M365 should be first. Then I read about Ninebot ES1 and Ninebot ES2. Are they supposed to be even better in some cases? Which one can you recommend and what are the differences between the M365, ES1 and ES2? LG Erik
mine one
Moin Moin from Hamburg.
I'm almost in the 3-digit weight range. 🙁 Does the manufacturer specify a "user weight"?
Timo
Hey mine, according to Xiaomi the maximum load capacity is 100kg.
Ecki
just ordered a Mi Xiaomi M365 scooter. Can someone give me a tip where I can get spare tires if I need it? I live in Spain - Málaga -.
A short info would be great and I'm looking forward to the part.
Oliver
In the article it is written that 30 km mileage is not achieved, that would be too high. I have already driven 28 KM in ECO mode and the battery was not empty. In normal mode I drive 22 km to and from work every day. Most of the time along the river (I live in Sankt Peterburg / Russia) When I get home the battery is not completely empty. I think it depends a lot on how you move the scooter! It's like in a car, if you constantly accelerate and brake, that needs more fuel - when you glide smoothly, the consumption is much lower.
I have a lot of fun with the scooter would buy it again, only the folding mechanism of the handlebars is not perfect. It wears out over time.
Dirk
Hi. I got caught with my scooter in Duisburg. Let's see what mail comes home.
123Pyrofire
Is there anything new?
Daniel
Have you already received a letter?
Martin Kukuk
Hello, voucher is no longer valid! There is no
Possibility to get a new one.
greetings Martin
sadet
hello,
is there a new coupon for the xiaomi ?!
Michael LPZ
Has any of you already changed a tire? If yes, how does it work?
Ecki
Where can I get tires for this in the event of damage? I live in Spain - Málaga - and I bought one of those too. A possibility in Germany is also ok.
A piece of information from you would be great.
BGd
I've already enjoyed it. I caught a nail and was allowed to exchange everything. You have to remove the red stripes on the wheels first. Behind it are the screws. Remove all of them and loosen the brake cable. Take out the bike, deflate and then loosen the tire and tube as you normally would with a bicycle. But also pay attention to the valve. BGd
Moppo The Clown
poor poor germany ... here in south-east asia i drive a dualtron limited 2 that easily overtakes everything that has 70 wheels and drives in the city with 4kmh. even steep inclines can be mastered with over 50kmh. and all of this is legal. poor poor germany ...
Melvin
It may also make sense that there are rules for certain things. For example, if motorcycling were allowed without a driver's license and everyone would do that, there would be huge chaos on the streets and significantly more accidents.
Andreas
About coupon does not work. Either it has already expired or because the scooter is already on sale for 5% at gearbest. Am I doing something wrong?
Timo
Hi Andreas, it looks like the coupon expired yesterday. I'll try to get a new one on Monday.
Update: I've added a new coupon.
Joe
Today I drove exactly 25,0 km in a row with runtasctic GPS measurement, so the manufacturer is by no means promising too much. It also depends on its own weight 😉
By the way, energy-saving mode was not active.
Bene
Has anyone managed to get the EU version of the scooter to work with the Ninebot app? For me it won't connect with the message "Unsupported device model". So I have to use the Mi Home app... Even with the new firmware it won't connect. So far there are only people reporting this, but no solution(?)
Kiki
the Ninebot app cannot be connected. Same mistake. Took the MI Home app.
Ronny
Hi
Will there be a new voucher soon? The from 05.01. no longer works.
Jan
Hello
It is no longer possible to order from the EU warehouse.
I hope there will be another opportunity to use the shorter shipping route in the near future.
Sebastian
Hello, shortly before Christmas, after a delivery time of two months, I finally had my e-scooter at home. First driving impressions are consistently positive - at least on a level or sloping route. He's probably not so happy with inclines (but I still have to test a bit) 🙂
Now to my question: When I use Bluetooth to query the Ninebot app and the MiHome app, the maximum battery capacity is shown as “only” 7800.00mAh. Is this a false display or do I really have a small battery inside? According to the product description, the battery capacity is 18650 mAh.
Timo
Hi Sebastian, the capacity is displayed correctly. The number “18650” stands for the battery type or size. Xiaomi specifies the scooter as having an output of 280 Wh, which corresponds to a total capacity of ~3.6 mAh at a nominal voltage of 7800V / cell.
Rainer
Hello, I saw that the scooter is now available in your “Europe Version”. What is different? I wanted to order it soon, but now I’m not sure what to choose!
Timo
Hi, the “Europe Version” of the Xiaomi Scooter only has an extended scope of delivery. There is also an EU adapter and two spare tires are included.
justin
Poor Germany, I'm getting tired of paternalism! Cyclists are often so inconsiderate and are not prosecuted for anything. I live on a pure footpath where no cyclist can get off. You drive on sidewalks, over red traffic lights and over zebra crossings. One should introduce a driver's license here. Most of them don't even know what they're doing wrong or see it as a trivial offense. You can do anything because you are so environmentally conscious and you also do something for your health. That's shit ... But do I need a license for a scooter like this? I'm just wondering whether I should buy the thing anyway and also break the stupid law. If a law enforcement officer comes, you can still use your physical strength 🙂
small
Jusin, that's how I see it too. The officials have to patronize everyone. Because of servants of the people.
Danny
Hello, I need some advice from you, I'm about to order Den Xaomi. Would also like to use it for my daily commute to work. Now that I am unsettled by the fact that they have no approval and also do not get any afterwards. Is it correct? Do any of you have any experience of contact with the scooter and the police? Or did you notice anything? If so, how was the response?
I really damned would like to have the scooter, it would annoy me so ...
Thank you in advance ...
... and a warm greeting us Kölle 🙂
Martin
It has an eMotor with no more than 250mW and is therefore NOT a motor vehicle. My goodness the myth should finally have arrived as a fake after 6 years. Of course you don't need a driver's license, because according to Federal Law Gazette I p. 3044 it is a bicycle.
Timo
Wrong! You are trying to subsume an e-scooter under Section 1 Paragraph 3 of the German Road Traffic Act. The rated power is not important here, because the e-scooter would have to be a vehicle driven by muscle power with an electric motor auxiliary drive, whose vehicle speed decreases progressively as soon as the driver stops "pedaling" (see Pedelec, where the motor only provides support when the pedals are pressed at the same time!). This does not apply to the e-scooter.
Sundance
This means that if someone builds an e-scooter that only records its speed when I move it myself with muscle power and it would also maintain this speed or only slowly reduce it to a minimum, then there would be a way for the scooter to obtain approval more easily can?
Timo
If the scooter is moved by muscle power and the electric motor only acts as an auxiliary drive, does not exceed the rated power of 0.25 kW and does not travel faster than 25 km/h, it would no longer be a motor vehicle within the meaning of Section 1 Paragraph 2 of the StVG. A good example would be a Pedelec, which is classified as a bicycle and is treated in the same way. The problem with approval existed for a long time for Segways and was solved with the "Regulation on the approval of "electronic mobility aids". Segways, for example, are considered "electronic mobility aids".
Simba
Nice, but what's the point of a scooter without being able to use it on the street?
Timo
On the one hand, it's a real shame not to be allowed to drive it on the road in Germany. On the other hand, it is certainly a cool gadget for all those who have a large private property or work in a huge production hall. You always have to weigh up whether you actually need something like that. It's no different with the hoverboards.
Thorsten
Just like me: D. I work in a large warehouse and often ride a bike. I ordered the part privately, but I'll take it to work and test it there. If the battery lasts a long time, I will use the scooter every day. Thanks for the voucher.
Timo
Please. You can report as soon as the scooter has arrived and you have tried it out a bit. 🙂
Thorsten
So, me again. The Xiaomi scooter arrived about a week ago. I bought it through GearBest and the delivery went smoothly. The instructions included were in Chinese, but I was able to assemble the part in a self-explanatory manner. Only a few steps to get ready to drive. The whole presentation is pretty darn good. Really a first-class workmanship that I would not have expected. You really get an e-scooter that corresponds to the price.
I tested it at work in the warehouse. The jaws of my colleagues fell down when they saw the part. The handling is hard to beat and the brakes work as they should. The battery doesn't quite run the 30km but 20 is easy for my weight. I cannot say which batteries are installed, as you would have to open the scooter for this. Otherwise the part is charged quickly.
For me at work, the purchase was definitely worth it.