Xiaomi officially announced its first new electric scooter of the expected 2020 lineup – Xiaomi Electric Scooter 1S – which is already available!
In total there will be 3 new models in 2020:
- Xiaomi Scooter 1S, which is replacing Xiaomi M365 with several new features, which I will highlight in this article.
- Xiaomi Scooter Lite, which is a cheaper entry level model, similar to the less known Xiaomi M187. You can find all infos on Xiaomi Scooter Lite here.
- Xiaomi Scooter Pro 2, which is basically a facelift of the Xiaomi Scooter Pro with minor improvements. You can compare them in my article: Xiaomi Pro 2 vs Xiaomi Pro.

Xiaomi Electric Scooter 1S – Xiaomi Electric Scooter Lite – Xiaomi Electric Scooter Pro2
Xiaomi Electric Scooter 1S
Updated: Here’s an unboxing video of my friend Sami Luo. If you have questions regarding Xiaomi 1S let me know in the comments below this article and I’ll forward them to Sami.
Xiaomi Scooter 1S comes with a maximum speed of 25km/h and a range of 30km. That’s the same as for Xiaomi M365. Note that the 30km range are tested with a 75kg driver going 15km/h on a flat surface. In my fieldtest comparison of Xiaomi M365 vs Xiaomi Pro I achieved around 18km for M365. The new model holds a dashboard that shows speed, driving mode and battery & status infos, same as used in Xiaomi Scooter Pro. Xiaomi M365 only indicated battery status via 4 LED lights as well as driving mode.

Xiaomi Electric Scooter 1S – with display (similar to Xiaomi Scooter Pro)

Xiaomi Scooter Pro vs Xiaomi M365 – Handlebar
Whereas Xiaomi M365 supports 2 driving modes, the new Xiaomi 1S supports three modes, again similar to Xiaomi Scooter Pro: “ECO” for energy saving mode (15km/h), “D” for standard mode (20 km/h) and “S” for sports mode (25 km/h). You can switch modes by pressing the power button twice.
Thanks to Sami’s video I spotted another difference which is not noticeable by the specs. Xiaomi Scooter 1S is also featuring the brakes also used for Xiaomi Scooter Pro. That’s great as the thinner disc brake of M365 bends easily. (Xiaomi 1S in the front and Xiaomi M365 in the back):

Xiaomi Scooter 1S vs Xiaomi M365 – brakes (source Sami Luo)
Conclusion
It seems Xiaomi Scooter 1S is an improved version of the popular Xiaomi M365 which now shares some components with the Pro version: The display including the driving modes as well as the better brakes. I’d say 1S is the successor of M365 since the price is similar. There are still some major differences between 1S and Pro: Pro has a stronger motor & larger battery and the Pro version is a bit larger (longer footrest and taller steering rod). You can compare all three of them in my chart below.
Sami is further testing the new Xiaomi Scooter 1S and I’ll let you know if there are further improvements not visible by the specs. In the description on the Xiaomi website they put quite a focus on the battery and battery management systems. So maybe there are some further adaptions on the inside.
I’d still suggest to go for the Pro version if you are willing to pay the higher price. You can feel the power difference while accelerating and going uphill, much more than I expected before testing. The larger footrest is more comfortable to ride. Find out all differences in detail in my article of the field test Xiaomi Scooter Pro vs Xiaomi M365, that’s my result in a nutshell:
Xiaomi Scooter Pro / Pro 2 vs Xiaomi 1S / M365:
Longer Range (increased battery capacity)
Better Acceleration (stronger motor)
Better Uphill Performance (stronger motor)
Comfier Driving Position (larger footrest)
Price (higher than 1S / M365)
Weight (heavier than 1S / M365)
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Xiaomi Electric Scooter 1S vs Xiaomi Electric Scooter M365
Here is an overview of the spec differences between Xiaomi Scooter 1S and Xiaomi Scooter M365 – differences are highlighted,
below is a chart of all Xiaomi Scooters.
Xiaomi 1S
- max. Speed: 25 km/h
- Driving Modes: 3
- Range: 30 km*
- Weight: 12,7 kg
- Payload: 100 kg
- Dimensions L x W x H
unfolded: 108 x 43 x 114
folded: 108 x 43 x 49 - Battery: 280 Wh
- Charging time: 5 h
- Motor Power: 250W (500W peak)
- Tires: 8,5″ air tires
- Suspension: no
- Brake front: electrical
Brake rear: mechanical (Pro version) - Display: yes
- max. Gradient: 14%
Xiaomi M365
- max. Speed: 25 km/h
- Driving Modes: 2
- Range: 30 km*
- Weight: 12,7 kg
- Payload: 100 kg
- Dimensions L x W x H
unfolded: 108 x 43 x 114
folded: 108 x 43 x 49 - Battery: 280 Wh
- Charging time: 5 h
- Motor power: 250W (500W peak)
- Tires: 8,5″ air tires
- Suspension: no
- Brake front: electrical
brake rear: mechanical (M365 version) - Display: no
- max. Gradient: 14%
Comparison of all Xiaomi Scooter models
Here’s a comparison of all Xiaomi Scooter models: Xiaomi Scooter Pro 2 vs 1; Xiaomi Scooter 1S vs M365; Xiaomi Scooter Lite (tba) vs Xiaomi M187
Scooter | Xiaomi Scooter Pro 2 | Xiaomi Scooter Pro | Xiaomi Scooter 1S | Xiaomi Scooter M365 | Xiaomi Scooter Lite (Essential) | Xiaomi Scooter M187 |
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Int. name | Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 | Mi Electric Scooter Pro | Mi Electric Scooter 1S | Mi Electric Scooter | Mi Electric Scooter Essential | Mi Electric Scooter Youth Edition |
Max. Speed | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 20 km/h | 25 km/h |
Driving Modes | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Range (specification) | 45 km | 45 km | 30 km | 30 km | 20 km | 20 km |
Weight | 14,2 kg | 14,2 kg | 12,7 kg | 12,7 kg | 12 kg | 12 kg |
Foldable | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Dimension unfolded | 113x43x118cm | 113x43x118cm | 108x43x114cm | 108x43x114cm | 108x43x114cm | 108x43x114cm |
Dimension folded | 113x43x49cm | 113x43x49cm | 108x43x49cm | 108x43x49cm | 108x43x49cm | 108x43x49cm |
Battery | 474 Wh | 474 Wh | 280 Wh | 280 Wh | 183 Wh | 187 Wh |
Motor | 300 W (600 W peak) | 300 W (600 W peak) | 250 W (500 W peak) | 250 W (500 W peak) | 250 W (500 W peak) | 250 W (500 W peak) |
Drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
max. Gradient | 20% | 20% | 14% | 14% | 10% | 14% |
Charging Time | 8,5 h | 8,5 h | 5,5 h | 5,5 h | 4 h | 4 h |
Brakes (front) | electric (incl. E-ABS) | electric (incl. E-ABS) | electric (incl. E-ABS) | electric (incl. E-ABS) | electric (incl. E-ABS) | electric (incl. E-ABS) |
Brakes (back) | mechanical (disk brakes) Pro version | mechanical (disk brakes) Pro version | mechanical (disk brakes) Pro version | mechanical (disk brakes) M365 version | mechanical (disk brakes) M365 version | mechanical (disk brakes) M365 version |
Suspension | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Tyres | 8,5" air tube tires | 8,5" air tube tires | 8,5" air tube tires | 8,5" air tube tires | 8,5" air tube tires | 8,5" air tube tires |
max. Load | 100 kg | 100 kg | 100 kg | 100 kg | 100 kg | 100 kg |
Light | 2W | 1W | 2W | 1W | 2W | 1W |
LCD-Display | yes | yes | yes | no | yes | no |
Bluetooth (App) | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Waterproof | IP 54 | IP 54 | IP 54 | IP 54 | IP 54 | IP 54 |
Available Colors | black | black | black | black, white | black | black, white |
Price | 550 USD (473 EUR) shipped from EU Coupon Code: GKB527S 699 USD shipped from China | 499 USD (422 EUR) Flashsale shipped from EU 519 USD (452 EUR) Coupon Code: BGBSMIPROCN shipped from China | 429 USD shipped from EU 469 USD shipped from China | 389 USD Coupon Code: BGMI365CN shipped from China | n/a | n/a |
Review (Comparison): | Xiaomi Scooter Pro 2 Preview | Xiaomi Pro vs Ninebot Max Xiaomi Pro vs Xiaomi M365 | Xiaomi Scooter 1S Preview | Xiaomi M365 vs Xiaomi Pro Xiaomi M365 vs Ninebot ES2 |
* stated range is tested with 75kg driver, 15km/h speed, flat surface, 25°C no wind, constant driving – for more info check out my field test.
source: Mi Website
Xiaomi Scooter 1S
Already available in Chinese and EU warehouses:
- Geekbuying:
- Chinese Warehouse: 469 USD – visit store
- 4 weeks shipping
- no taxes & customs for many EU countries (see description)
- in stock
- Europe Warehouse: 439 USD – visit store
- Coupon Code: GKB488S
- 1 week shipping within Europe
- no customs & taxes within Europe
- pre-order (ships beginning of August)
- orders shipped in order of buying date
- Chinese Warehouse: 469 USD – visit store
- Gearbest:
- Chinese Warehouse: 499 USD – visit store
- 4 weeks shipping
- in stock
- Poland Warehouse: 449 USD – visit store
- International Version
- 1 week shipping within Europe
- no customs & taxes within Europe
- in stock
- orders shipped in order of buying date
- Chinese Warehouse: 499 USD – visit store
- Banggood:
- Chinese Warehouse: 439 USD – visit store best international offer
- International Version
- Coupon Code: BGBSMJ1SCN
- 4 weeks shipping to EU & US
- no taxes & customs for many EU countries (see description)
- in stock
- Chinese Warehouse: 439 USD – visit store best international offer
- TomTop:
- German Warehouse: 439 USD – visit store best EU offer
- International Version
- 1 week free shipping within Europe
- no customs & taxes
- in stock
- German Warehouse: 439 USD – visit store best EU offer
- Aliexpress: n/a
- Amazon:
Attention – German Version (road legal in Germany = limited to 20 km/h):
Xiaomi M365 PRO / PRO 2
I still prefer the Pro versions over 1S & M365 as it has more power, here are some offers
Xiaomi Scooter PRO 2 is already available:
- Gearbest:
- EU Warehouse (Spain / Poland): 575 USD – visit store
- International Version
- no taxes & customs within Europe
- one week shipping
- in stock
- EU Warehouse (Spain / Poland): 575 USD – visit store
And there is an interesting deal for Xiaomi Scooter Pro
- Banggood
- Europe Warehouse (Czech): 519 USD – visit store best EU offer
- Coupon Code: BGXMP365PCZ
- 7 day shipping within EU
- no taxes & customs within EU
- in stock
Need help? I have contacts at Banggood, Gearbest & TomTop who provide me with coupon codes and stock information. If you have troubles with your order, contact me.
Shipping times
I ordered my Xiaomi M365 from Gearbest in China and I got it within 3 weeks to Europe. I ordered my Xiaomi Pro from Gearbest EU Warehouse and it received it within 5 days.
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