Essential

Name: Xiaomi Essential
Brand: Xiaomi
Availability: Discontinued

e-scooter300–350 EUR

Izcelsme

Xiaomi bija nepieciešams modelis, lai sasniegtu cenu zem 300 € un atbilstu stingrākiem Eiropas ātruma noteikumiem (piemēram, Vācijas 20 km/h ierobežojumam). Essential izmanto to pašu šasiju kā 1S, bet ar daudz mazāku akumulatoru un programmatūras ierobežojumiem. 1. paaudze (2020–pašlaik): Ieviests kā zemākā līmeņa budžeta modelis. Zemāks maksimālais ātrums, mazāks akumulators, vieglāks svars.

Specifikācijas

Rāmis: aluminum alloy
Svars: kg
Transmisija: Front hub motor (250W)
Bremzes: Dual system: front E-ABS regenerative (motor) + rear mechanical disc; ~6 m stopping distance
Riteņi: 8.5" Xiaomi Alloy

Verdikts

+Stiprās puses

Very light at 12 kg — easiest Xiaomi to carry up stairs and onto public transport
3-second fold to ~49 cm height makes it genuinely portable and easy to store
Dual braking (front E-ABS regenerative + rear mechanical disc) gives a short ~6 m stopping distance
8.5" pneumatic tires absorb small bumps far better than the solid tires on cheap rivals
Affordable entry price (~€300) with proven Xiaomi build quality and Mi Home app support

−Vājās puses

Tiny 183.6 Wh battery — realistic range is only ~15-20 km, too short for longer commutes
No suspension at all; rigid frame makes cobblestones and rough pavement uncomfortable
Weak 250 W motor struggles on hills above ~10° incline and with heavier riders
20 km/h top speed feels slow and is hard-limited; unlocking via firmware drains the small battery fast
No integrated display — only a basic LED light, so speed/battery detail needs the phone app