Ninebot E3 E vs KuKirin M4 Max
Scores and specs side by side: who wins on each, the reasons to choose either one, and our verdict.
KuKirin M4 Max wins
Overall score 49 vs 46. It also wins 8 of the specs to 7.
Reasons to choose the Ninebot E3 E
- Bigger battery (276 Wh vs 18 Wh)
- More smart features (56 vs 31)
- Easier to carry (90 vs 75)
- Lighter (17.5 kg vs 24 kg)
- Charges faster (5.5 h vs 9.5 h)
Reasons to choose the KuKirin M4 Max
- Better performance (42 vs 12)
- Faster top speed (45 km/h vs 25 km/h)
- Longer claimed range (64 km vs 45 km)
- Better brakes (Front and rear disc with electronic brake vs Front drum brake and rear electronic brake)
- More powerful motor (1,000 W vs 800 W)
Verdict
The KuKirin M4 Max comes out ahead overall, scoring 49 against 46. Choose the Ninebot E3 E if you want bigger battery and more smart features. Choose the KuKirin M4 Max if you want better performance and faster top speed.
| Spec | Ninebot E3 E | KuKirin M4 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Overall score | 46 | 49 |
| Performance | 12 | 42 |
| Range & battery | 17 | 15 |
| Comfort | 69 | 69 |
| Portability | 90 | 75 |
| Safety | 81 | 82 |
| Smart features | 56 | 31 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 25 km/h | 45 km/h |
| Peak power | 800 W | 1,000 W |
| Hill climbing | 18° | 20° |
| Max load | 100 kg | 120 kg |
| Drive | Single motor | Single motor |
| Battery & range | ||
| Claimed range | 45 km | 64 km |
| Battery capacity | 276 Wh | 18 Wh |
| Battery voltage | 36 V | 48 V |
| Charge time | 5.5 h | 9.5 h |
| Build & comfort | ||
| Weight | 17.5 kg | 24 kg |
| Wheel size | 10″ | 10″ |
| Suspension | Dual elastomer suspension | Front and rear spring suspension |
| Tires | Tubeless pneumatic | Tubeless pneumatic |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Brakes | Front drum brake and rear electronic brake | Front and rear disc with electronic brake |
| Water resistance | IPX5 | IP54 |
| Turn signals | Yes | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| App control | Yes | No |
| GPS tracking | Yes | No |
| Cruise control | No | Yes |
| Riding modes | Yes | Yes |
| OTA updates | Yes | No |
Ticks mark the better value; values within 3% (or 3 score points) count as a draw. A dash means the spec isn't published.