NIU adds FQiX 500 flagship and revises its moped range for 2027

NIU shows its 2027 moped line-up at EICMA 2026. The headline model is the FQiX 500, a new top-of-range version of the FQiX Series. Alongside it, the company announced a batch of model-year changes across the NQi, NQiX and FQiX ranges.

FQiX 500

The FQiX 500 borrows its base from the NQiX 500, one of NIU’s strongest sellers in the performance segment, but gets a reinforced frame and FQiX styling. Top speed is 110 km/h, or 115 km/h in Boost mode. ABS is standard.

It ships with two 72 V / 28 Ah batteries. A third battery can be fitted under the seat, which NIU says raises range to a maximum of 130 km. Pricing starts at €4,699, with European dealer deliveries expected in Q1 2027.

Model Year 2027 changes

NIU counts 25 changes across the range for 2027. The most significant:

• The NQiX 500 moves to a stronger HC420 steel frame. Its top speed goes up from 100 to 110 km/h, with 115 km/h available in Boost mode.
• The NQiX 150/300, FQiX 150/300 and NQi Sport/GTS receive a smaller 72 V / 30 Ah battery pack. NIU claims up to 7% more range. The pack is backward compatible with MY25 and MY26 models and works with the existing charger, which matters for current owners looking at an upgrade.
• Every model now rolls on CST SC12 all-season tyres. The NQiX and FQiX Series get brighter headlights, and the NQiX Series adds three colours: Matt Blue, Jungle Green and Nardo Grey.
• Further updates cover faster GPS and connectivity, plus improved corrosion protection on frames, stands and swingarms. The MY2027 vehicles are also scheduled to reach European dealers in Q1 2027.

NIU in Europe

NIU entered the European market in 2016 and now works with more than 630 dealers and service partners across 14 countries, backed by local NIU organisations for sales, after-sales and marketing.

The company cites registration data to underline its position. In Germany, it says the NQiX 500 is the best-selling electric scooter, accounting for one in four electric scooter registrations this year, and that NIU holds close to 40% of the electric scooter market (source: IVM Performance, September 2026). In Italy, NIU says it is the leading electric brand, registering over four times as many vehicles as its nearest electric competitor (source: ANCMA, January–October 2026).

Sieghart Michielsen, Director of International at NIU Technologies, attributed the brand’s European standing to its dealer network and local teams, stressing that dealers service what they sell and that the 2027 range builds on that ownership focus.

About NIU

NIU is listed on Nasdaq and sells in 52 countries. Since launching its first electric scooter in 2015, it reports more than 5 million vehicles sold, with users having covered over 47 billion kilometres as of November 2026. Its range spans electric motorcycles, mopeds, bicycles and scooters.