REVIEW – I’m a bit of a scooter fan since my first electric scooter review for the Gadgeteer back in 2022. I’ve reviewed or purchased for myself at least half a dozen scooters since that first review since they’re such a great way to get around town while also being fun (and they function especially well as a last-mile option when combined with public transport). The scooters I’ve reviewed so far include slow and boring models as well as probably-too-fast-but-lots-of-fun models. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I volunteered to review the Ninebot Kickscooter F3 electric scooter, but I’m sure glad I did after riding it for nearly a month!
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Price: $999.99 (on sale for $849 at time of review)
Where to buy: Segway and Amazon
What is it?
The Segway Ninebot Kickscooter F3 electric scooter is a feature-packed commuter scooter with a better-than-average range, dual suspension and air-filled tires for a smooth ride, all while staying relatively light and compact for portability.
What’s included?
- Ninebot Kickscooter F3 electric scooter
- AC charger
- Manual
- Installation tools and bolts
Tech specs
Dimensions: 45.4 × 23.2 × 49.7 in (1152 × 590 × 1262 mm)
Dimensions (folded): 45.4 × 23.2 × 24.1 in (1152 × 590 × 613 mm)
Weight: Approx. 42.3 lbs (19.2 kg)
Max payload: 265 lbs (120 kg)
Recommended age: 16+
Recommended height: 5’3”+ (160 cm+)
Max speed: Approx. 20 mph (32 km/h)
Max range: Approx. 44 miles (70 km) on eco, 25 miles on Sport
Max slope: Approx. 20%
Recommended terrain: Partial unpaved roads, and mostly smooth roads or normal asphalt, tarmac roads
Operating temperature: 14—104 °F (-10—40℃ )
Storage temperature: 14—122 °F (-10—50℃ )
Charging temperature: 32—131°F (0—55°C)
IP rating: IPX6
Charging time: up to 8 hours from empty
Nominal voltage: 46.8 V
Nominal energy: 477 Wh
Nominal capacity: 10.2 Ah
Battery Management Systems (BMS): Charge Time Tracking, Smart Charge Scheduling, Battery Health Monitoring, Short Circuit Protection, Overcurrent Protection, Temperature Protection, Overcharging Protection, Under Voltage Protection, Over-discharging Protection, Customizable Charging Limit, IPX7 Water-resistant Battery Pack
Motor: 450 W nominal, 1000 W peak
Charger rated output: 70 W
Tires: 10″ tubeless self-sealing puncture resistant
Suspension: Front Hydraulic Shock Absorber, Rear Elastomer Shock Absorber
Brakes: Front Disc Brake, Rear Electronic Brake
Design and features
At first glance, the Segway Ninebot Kickscooter F3 electric scooter looks very similar to most of the other commuter scooters on the road. It has a mostly-metal build with black and grey surfaces accented with bright red details. Here’s some photos with notes (click on any to see more detail):
The build quality is excellent, and everything feels well-made and polished from top to bottom. The folding feature is easy to use, and little details like the bag hook make it convenient for quick store runs or zipping around campus if you’re a student. At just over 40 pounds, it’s pretty easy for most people to lift up but you wouldn’t want to carry it far this way. I was several rides into testing the Ninebot Kickscooter F3 electric scooter when I realized that I was struggling to find any faults at all. It’s like their design team has read and listened to the many reviews we’ve done on scooters and added nearly everything we usually nitpick (like lack of a bag hook, or inconvenient turn signals, headlights too low, etc.).
In addition to the excellent physical design, the mobile app is easy to use and navigate. You can turn on or off features like the auto-unlock via Bluetooth, Apple Find-My support, and traction control. The scooter even supports GPS navigation (including on-display prompts while riding), though this feature does display a warning that it’s free for the first year and then will carry a cost which is not specified.
Assembly, Installation, Setup
Assembly of the Ninebot Kickscooter F3 electric scooter is similar to many other scooters: you simply need to connect the handlebars to the handlebar stem (and connect and feed wires inside the tube), then secure it with the provided bolts and tools.
Next, I plugged it in to get a full battery for a range test. The plug cover is thick, helping with the IPX6 rain-proof rating.
I love that the screen displays the battery level and estimated charge time when you plug it in. You can also view this info from the app (as long as you’re within Bluetooth range).
Finally, I was ready to ride. I went through the app activation process, though as I’m writing the review I noticed for the first time that it looks like there was an option to skip the app setup and just ride, which is nice for those who prefer not to use the app (though you’ll lost some customization and features without the app):
Performance
The Ninebot Kickscooter F3 electric scooter was one of those products that didn’t immediately blow me away on the first ride but really grew on me as I rode it frequently over a few weeks. It was probably my third ride along a bike path cruising at 20 mph that I realized I couldn’t hear any motor noise at all, just the air rushing by my ears. The combination of range, power, and portability along with that smooth quiet ride just adds up to a near-perfect scooter experience every time I take it out.
The combination of air-filled self-sealing tires and dual suspension make all but the worst road obstacles an afterthought, and the motor accelerates quickly but without drama or noise and gets to a nice cruising speed of 20 mph on anything but a steep hill. I couldn’t find a hill it failed on, but the steeper ones did slow it down to as low as 5 mph, but it just kept going and going until we got to the top (something several other scooters with similar motor ratings couldn’t do).
The turn signals are bright and visible during both day and night rides (they’re on the ends of each handlebar and are visible from both front and rear). The front always-on light bar makes me feel more visible in the day (like daytime running lights on cars) while the main headlight is probably the brightest on all my bikes and scooters. It’s also high up on the handlebars, which both provides better road illumination as well as making me more visible to other people on the road.
The navigation function is neat. It shows important info like range left and current speed, but the main display becomes turn-by-turn directions (with a loud beep when you approach each turn to catch your attention).
Final thoughts
Even though I have faster off-road electric scooters at my disposal, I find myself grabbing the Ninebot Kickscooter F3 electric scooter each time I go for a quick ride (even after completing my test rides for the review). The smooth and quiet ride is a delight, the range is more than enough to get me anywhere in town and back, and I feel safer while riding compared to the others.
What I like about the Ninebot Kickscooter F3 electric scooter
- Great features like safety/app/navigation/etc.
- Powerful-enough motor for most urban commutes plus a decent range
- Useful turn signals
What needs to be improved?
- Price is a bit high (partially thanks to recent tariffs), but this definitely feels like a you-get-what-you-pay-for product
- I do like the option of going 25+ mph on some wide open smooth trails, and I feel like this motor could do it, but there’s no unlock option to go higher than 20 in the app
- Useful navigation function warns of a paywall in the future
Price: $999.99 (on sale for $849 at time of review)
Where to buy: Segway and Amazon
Source: The sample of this product was provided for free by Segway. Segway did not have a final say on the review and did not preview the review before it was published.
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