Qiewa Q1 Hummer Electric Scooter Review

Main advantage

The tires of this powerful scooter are air-inflated and they sit on wheels with a total diameter of 10 inches. Such big wheels need some good shock absorbers. Fortunately, that is the case for this scooter, as both the front and rear come with sets of dual spring shock absorbers. Furthermore, the rear of the scooter has a 45-degree retraction angle that is so good on rocky terrain.

The suspension system has been heavily tested to give you the peace of mind you need when riding such a device. No matter the road you are going on, the Q1 Hummer will be strong and steady.

This scooter’s brakes are not hydraulic, but rather mechanically actuated disc brakes, much like the ones you find on most cars. Such brakes have the potential of stopping you in an instant so you must be careful when actioning them. They give you more safety and control, but you need to learn how to use them first.

When it comes to maintenance you will have an easier time trying to repair these brakes, but the most important thing, however, is the fact that the whole thing is so strong that you rarely need to repair anything.

Main disadvantage

One of the recurrent problems with the Q1 Hummer is the controller. It often stops working or doesn’t work as you want it to, and it’s a difficult thing to repair by yourself. This means you will need to constantly look for somebody to help you with repairs, but the customer service from QIEWA is not that great and you will sometimes need to talk to a third party to solve your issues.

Speaking of issues, there are some maintenance issues with basic aspects such as tweaking the tires or the direction. However, these are small aspects that should be solved fast.

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Main features explained

State of the art technology

An electric scooter needs to be up to date, and the Q1 Hummer ticks all the boxes when it comes to technology. It’s got a user-friendly LCD screen that’s also backlit. When using the screen you have access to all the data you need, from the speed, you’re doing to the distance you have recently covered.

Of course, you can also see the battery life remaining on the screen. It’s not the fanciest screens, but it does its job well and it is intuitive, which is what you actually need. Next on the list of performant incorporated technology is the lithium-ion battery. It has been designed to provide the user with 62 miles of driving distance. That’s huge for something like this.

You could be going from one town to another with such a scooter, but that’s not really the purpose of it. Of course, you might not actually be going that far, unless you’re riding the scooter in perfect conditions. If you have to go over many hills, if the temperature is low, or if the battery is used intensely, you might be getting a less impressive mileage. Taking into account that this battery can last for so long, it needs a longer time to recharge.

Because the brakes are the most important safety features, you need to make sure that such a powerful scooter can also be stopped efficiently. The dual disc brake systems found on the Q1 Hummer are advanced and they will provide the safety needed when traveling at high speeds. Furthermore, they tend to last for a long time, and that reduces costs over time.

When you have something as easy to steal as an electric scooter, you definitely need an anti-theft alarm. This scooter comes with one that sends a signal when someone tempers with it.

Performance

This is an impressive device when it comes to maximum load capacity. Capable of carrying weights of up to 550 pounds, it can be used by everybody. You could theoretically ride it with a friend and it will still not break. This would not be advisable for safety purposes, but it gives you an idea of how strong the scooter is.

The scooter will be able to carry you on any type of terrain and will keep you as protected as a scooter can keep you on your journeys. And it seems like it needs to be so strong, taking into account the huge powerful motor that it comes with. The motor has 800W of power, which is a lot by any standard.

Knowing how powerful the engine is you might be tempted to accelerate as fast as possible and see how quickly this thing can get you from point A to point B. This is not advisable, and maybe for that purpose, the people at QIEWA set 3 different driving speeds, for different purposes. The first speed is limited to 12 mph, and it seems to be suitable for children.

The second speed is limited to 25 mph, which seems good for urban traveling, but for areas where you have a bit of room to maneuver. Finally, the top speed, the last speed setting, reaches 37 mph, which is the “cruising” speed. It would be advisable to use the top speed only when you know for sure that the road is free and you are safe to ride like that.

Don’t forget that the higher the speed you’re cruising at, the lower the battery life will be. If you keep a constant medium speed and the road isn’t full of hills and slippery, it’s possible to go the full range of 60 miles with this electric scooter.

It’s a cool scooter

The scooter comes with brighter lights than usual and an LCD screen that you can read in any condition. Placed on the right-hand side, the screen contains all the information you need while riding. The battery charge is present on it, and the gear that you are in is also displayed. It’s an intelligent screen as it also allows you to connect your smartphone to it via a USB port.

This connectivity allows for some intricate things to happen. For example, if you need a GPS to guide your path, you can always connect that to the LCD screen and let the console do its job. Furthermore, the screen is resistant to water, so you don’t have to worry about driving it in harsh conditions. Be it rain or cold weather, this scooter should still perform admirably.

However, don’t try to impress your friends spraying water on the screen directly – it might ruin it for good. And speaking about impressive stuff, the anti-theft alarm is on the list as well. It will be able to give you the peace of mind needed, as it will start emitting an audible alert any time someone tries to take your scooter while you’re not near it.

When having such a fast electric scooter you need to be able to use it at night as well. For that reason, this model comes with 2 powerful headlights that allow you to see far ahead. Unfortunately, there isn’t much light on the rear of the scooter, so you will need to purchase something separately. The scooter comes with some LED lights on the sides to make it more visible from those angles.

One smart mechanical addition to this device is the crank key used to fold it. With this simple mechanism, you can quickly fold the scooter down and transport it with ease. 

Design

This scooter has one main purpose – to be as strong as possible under any condition. To accomplish this, it also needs to be simple and easy to use. Despite the fact that it comes with a large standing pad, it’s one of the easier electric scooters to transport in its class. It can be easily folded and it takes up less space than you might expect.

Folding it is a fast process, and once you’re done with that you can pull out the handle and pull it along with you as you move, much like a suitcase. The strength of this design is given by durable and high-quality materials. Built using high-strength aluminum, the scooter is strong and yet light enough.

Aluminum lasts for a long time and it’s always a good choice for products like this one because it doesn’t corrode like iron or steel. The IP6 waterproof rating also means that the scooter will be resistant to rain and the electric components will stay intact.

This device is a durable one even if you’re using it riding on rough terrain on a daily basis. The strong scooter will give you reliability in the long run and will keep your rides safe and smooth. Coming with double shock absorbers and 10-inch tires, the powerful scooter will make you feel like you’re riding on asphalt when you are actually going over rough terrain.

The suspension helps with that as well, and overall, the scooter will give you the flexibility to choose routes that you wouldn’t normally do with regular models. Weighing 55 pounds, it’s a bit heavier than its counterparts, but that also makes it feel so nice to ride. It has a lower center of balance, which helps you keep your feet firmly planted on it.