NIU BQi-C3 Pro
The NIU BQi-C3 Pro is an electric bike with a 48V 480Wh × 2 pack, a Rated 500W motor, a stated top speed of 20mph Throttle-Assist and a stated range of 60-90 miles (Tested with a full charge carrying a 165lb rider on a flat road without wind, at an average speed of 9mph or 15km/h).
Last updated: 11 November 2026
Motor and performance
- Maximum torque
- 45N·m
- Continuous rated power
- Rated 500W
- Motor type
- 500W brushless, planetary gear reduction hub motor
- Motor
- Rated 500W
- Peak power
- Max 750W
- Top speed
- 20mph Throttle-Assist
- Claimed range
- 60-90 miles (Tested with a full charge carrying a 165lb rider on a flat road without wind, at an average speed of 9mph or 15km/h)
- Payload capacity
- 287 lbs (130 kg)
- Assist sensor
- Dual Hall cadence sensor
- Controller
- NIU frame-integrated controller
- Throttle
- Thumb
- Motor specification
- 500W brushless, planetary gear reduction hub motor
- Pedal assist levels
- 3 level
- Motor power
- Max 750W, Rated 500W
Row from the maker’s page: “Max Torque” | “45N·m”
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“Power: Max 750W, Rated 500W”
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“Hub Motor: 500W brushless, planetary gear reduction hub motor”
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“Power: Max 750W, Rated 500W”
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“Power: Max 750W, Rated 500W”
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“Top Speed 20mph Throttle-Assist”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Range” | “60-90 miles (Tested with a full charge carrying a 165lb rider on a flat road without wind, at an average speed of 9mph or 15km/h)”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Payload” | “287 lbs (130 kg)”
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“Pedal Assist: 3 level pedal assist with Dual Hall cadence sensor”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Controller” | “NIU frame-integrated controller”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Throttle” | “Thumb”
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“Hub Motor: 500W brushless, planetary gear reduction hub motor”
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“Pedal Assist: 3 level pedal assist with Dual Hall cadence sensor”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Power” | “Max 750W, Rated 500W”
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Battery and charging
- Battery
- 48V 480Wh × 2
- Voltage
- 48V
- Charging time, stated for the machine
- 5 Hours
- Removable battery
- Swappable Dual Batteries
- Battery water resistance
- IP67 Battery
- Battery specification
- 480Wh × 2
- USB port
- Integrated, under display, 5V/500 MA
- Charger output voltage
- Sources disagree
48V, 2 Amp NIU smart charger (100-240V AC)
“Charger: 48V, 2 Amp NIU smart charger (100-240V AC)”
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48V
“Charger: 48V, 2 Amp NIU smart charger (100-240V AC)”
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- Charger output current
- 2 Amp
- Charger mains input
- 100-240V AC
- Battery type
- Swappable Dual Batteries
“48V 480Wh × 2 Battery 750W Max Power”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Voltage” | “48V”
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“Battery Charge Time: 5 Hours”
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“Battery Type: Swappable Dual Batteries”
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“Waterproof Rating: IP45 for whole bike, IP67 Battery, IP65 Drive Unit”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Battery” | “480Wh × 2”
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“USB Ports: Integrated, under display, 5V/500 MA”
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“Charger: 48V, 2 Amp NIU smart charger (100-240V AC)”
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“Charger: 48V, 2 Amp NIU smart charger (100-240V AC)”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Battery Type” | “Swappable Dual Batteries”
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Battery care and safety
- Ingress protection
- IP45 for whole bike, IP67 Battery,IP65 Drive Unit
Row from the maker’s page: “Waterproof Rating” | “IP45 for whole bike, IP67 Battery,IP65 Drive Unit”
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Brakes and safety
- Brakes
- Mechanic Disc brake
- Brake rotors
- 180 mm front and rear
- Headlight
- NIU ICONIC HALO Daytime Running headlight
- Taillight
- Integrated taillight with brake light
- Wiring
- Water resistant connectors and wiring harness
- Water resistance, whole bicycle
- IP45 for whole bike
- Water resistance, motor
- IP65 Drive Unit
“Brake Type: Mechanic Disc brake”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Brake Rotors” | “180 mm front and rear”
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“Front Light: NIU ICONIC HALO Daytime Running headlight”
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“Rear Light: Integrated taillight with brake light”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Wiring” | “Water resistant connectors and wiring harness”
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“Waterproof Rating: IP45 for whole bike, IP67 Battery,IP65 Drive Unit”
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“Waterproof Rating: IP45 for whole bike, IP67 Battery,IP65 Drive Unit”
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Frame and components
- Screen type
- TFT Colorful Display
- Fork
- Rigid
- Crankset
- 50T aluminum crankset
- Colours
- Matte Black
- Handlebar adjustment
- 90º angle adjustment
- Suspension
- No Suspension
- Tires
- NIU 27.5" x 2.4" puncture-resistant tires
- Rims
- Aluminum alloy, 36 hole
- Spokes
- 13-gauge stainless steel
- Gearing
- Single-Speed (3 electric assist levels)
- Freewheel
- 22T Freewheel
- Pedals
- Aluminum pedal with reflectors, 9/16"
- Headset
- Sealed Bearing Headset, 1-1/8" straight steerer tube
- Handlebar
- Aluminum alloy
- Grips
- Comfortable ergonomic grips
- Saddle
- Comfortable ergonomic saddle
- Seat post
- 30.9 x 350 x 2.6T aluminium alloy
- Mudguards
- Included, black aluminum alloy front and rear, full coverage
- Kickstand
- Heavy-duty aluminum with wide plastic foot
- Rear rack
- Rear included, 66lb (30kg) carrying capacity
- Rear rack load limit
- 66lb (30kg) carrying capacity
- Frame material
- Aluminum alloy
- Seat post clamp
- Quick release
“Display: TFT Colorful Display”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Fork” | “Rigid”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Crank Set” | “50T aluminum crankset”
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“NIU BQi-C3 Pro Ebike Matte Black Speed 20mph”
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“Adjustable Handlebar Angle: 90º angle adjustment”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Suspension” | “No Suspension”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Tires” | “NIU 27.5" x 2.4" puncture-resistant tires”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Rims” | “Aluminum alloy, 36 hole”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Spokes” | “13-gauge stainless steel”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Gearing” | “Single-Speed (3 electric assist levels)”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Freewheel” | “22T Freewheel”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Pedals” | “Aluminum pedal with reflectors, 9/16"”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Headset” | “Sealed Bearing Headset, 1-1/8" straight steerer tube”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Handlebar” | “Aluminum alloy”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Grips” | “Comfortable ergonomic grips”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Saddle” | “Comfortable ergonomic saddle”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Seatpost” | “30.9 x 350 x 2.6T aluminium alloy”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Fenders” | “Included, black aluminum alloy front and rear, full coverage”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Kickstand” | “Heavy-duty aluminum with wide plastic foot”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Racks” | “Rear included, 66lb (30kg) carrying capacity”
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“Racks: Rear included, 66lb (30kg) carrying capacity”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Frame Material” | “Aluminum alloy”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Seatpost Clamp” | “Quick release”
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Size and fit
- Weight
- 32 kg
- Rider height guidance
- 5'2"- 6'6"
- Weight
- 70.5 lbs
- Payload (metric)
- 287 lbs
- Saddle height range
- Sources disagree
32.3~40.9in
“Adjustable Seat Height: Adjustable Seat Height (32.3~40.9in)”
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Adjustable Seat Height (32.3~40.9in)
Row from the maker’s page: “Adjustable Seat Height” | “Adjustable Seat Height (32.3~40.9in)”
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“Net Weight: 70.5 lbs (32 kg)”
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“for riders of all sizes. Suggested height 5'2"- 6'6"”
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“Net Weight: 70.5 lbs (32 kg)”
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“Payload: 287 lbs (130 kg)”
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Warranty, returns and support
- Buying a spare battery
- Extend your range with an additional battery
“Extend your range with an additional battery. Please note, the BQi C3 Pro out of the box comes equipped with 2 swappable batteries.”
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Sources
- NIU BQi-C3 Pro e-Bike | UL2849 Certified | 750W Electric BikeArchived document
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Retrieved October 10, 2026
- NIU BQi-C3 Pro e-Bike | UL2849 Certified | 750W Electric BikeArchived document
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Retrieved October 13, 2026
- NIU BQi-C3 Pro Ebike Matte Black Speed 20mph | Range 90 milesArchived document
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Retrieved November 11, 2026
- NIU Battery for BQi-C3 ProArchived document
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Retrieved October 10, 2026