Updated October 18, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
iScooter vs KuKirin
KuKirin
iScooter
Higher score in this comparison
Where iScooter and KuKirin differ
| Compare | iScooterReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | KuKirinReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | i8M, W6, W9Air, W12 | KuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro (ABE), G2 Max, G4 |
| Price from | €159.99Lower | €259 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 30 to 70 | 25 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 500 to 3,000 | 350 |
| Claimed range (km) | 25 to 100Higher | 39 |
| Weight (kg) | 13Lower | 16 |
| Tyres | Pneumatic | Solid |
| Warranty | 12 months | 24 monthsHigher |
| Markets | FR, DE, ES | AT, BE, BG, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, GBCovers more |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 187 | Not confirmed |
| Spare parts shop | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Vehicle type (Kick scooter), Maximum load (kg) (120), Folding (Yes), Suspension (Yes), IP rating (IP54).
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Key differences
- iScooter scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Price from is lower at iScooter: €159.99 vs €259.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at iScooter: 25 to 100 vs 39.
- Weight (kg) is lower at iScooter: 13 vs 16.
- Warranty is higher at KuKirin: 24 months vs 12 months.
- Support channels: only iScooter offers Chat, Phone, Help centre.
- KuKirin is available in 25 more countries.
- Brakes: only iScooter offers Regen.
- Markets: only KuKirin offers AT, BE, BG.
Our verdict on each
iScooter
iScooter suits commuters who want a folding, suspension equipped ride with a phone to call, at an entry price of €159.99 across a range that also reaches e bikes. Support runs on email, chat and phone, and the trade off is battery size, which is where rivals sit higher.
KuKirin
KuKirin suits commuters who want a folding kick-scooter with strong claimed range and a supply of replacement parts behind it. The flagship model claims 39 km of range and carries 120 kg, which leaves headroom for a larger rider, a full backpack or a small dog.
Score breakdown
| Area | iScooter | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4HigherEntry price of €159.99 against a site median of €876.09, and a rank of 9 of 52 on price from. | 9.2The listed starting price of €259 sits below the electric-scooter median of €399. |
| Offer | 9.0Folding, suspension and a removable battery as standard, with 187 Wh and claimed range of 25 to 100 km across the range. | 9.0Claimed range of 39 km, a warranty of 24 months and replacement parts from the brand itself. |
| Trust | 8.9Founded 2015 in de, with support on email, chat and phone and a 12 months warranty. | Not confirmed |
Pick iScooter if, pick KuKirin if
Pick iScooter if price from, claimed range (km), and weight (kg) matter most.
Pick KuKirin if warranty and markets matter most.
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | iScooter | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | Not confirmed |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for KuKirin: 25.
How they place
| Ranking | iScooter | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| Electric scooters | 31 of 58 | 10 of 58 |
| Lightweight e-scooters | 13 of 24 | 3 of 24 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | iScooter | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| Road-legal in | Not confirmed | De |
| Brakes | Disc, RegenCovers more | Disc |
| Headquarters | Germany | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2015 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
E-bikes
| Fact | iScooter | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | City, Commuter, Folding, Step through, Fat tire, Emtb | Not confirmed |
| Price up to | €1,299.99 | Not confirmed |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250 | Not confirmed |
| Assist class | EU 25 | Not confirmed |
| Throttle | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 720 | Not confirmed |
| Removable battery | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Lightest model (kg) | 23.4 | Not confirmed |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 150 | Not confirmed |
| Frame warranty | 2 years | Not confirmed |
| Battery warranty | 1 year | Not confirmed |
| Sales model | Direct | Not confirmed |
| Service network | Own | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 30 days | Not confirmed |
| Finance | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | iScooter | KuKirin | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €159.99lowest quarter | €259lowest quarter | €499.99 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 30 to 70at the median | 25below the median | 30 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 500 to 3,000at the median | 350below the median | 500 |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 187lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 612 |
| Claimed range (km) | 25 to 100above the median | 39lowest quarter | 89.25 |
| Weight (kg) | 13lowest quarter | 16below the median | 17.82 |
Median across 48 listed brands.
Pros and cons
iScooter
Pros
- Suspension is fitted across the range, which takes the sting out of tram rails, cobbles and broken kerbs on a city route.
- Folding is standard, so the scooter folds away for a train carriage, a flat or a small boot.
- The battery is removable, so it can be charged indoors and carried separately rather than left on the frame.
Cons
- Battery capacity ranks 19 of 20 on the site, so iScooter trails the brands carrying the biggest packs when you ride long distances between charges.
- Shipping covers FR, DE and ES, which narrows where the scooter can be delivered and then ridden.
- Battery cover runs 1 year against 2 years on the frame, so the pack is the shorter commitment.
KuKirin
Pros
- Claimed range of 39 km covers a week of short hops or a long weekend ride on a single charge.
- The line folds and has suspension, so it stows on a train rack and takes the sting out of kerbs and tram rails.
- Replacement parts are sold by the brand and the warranty runs 24 months, so worn items get swapped rather than the whole scooter.
Cons
- Support runs on email only, so a fault mid-ride leads to a written exchange rather than a phone call.
- Road legality covers de only, so riders in other European markets must check their own rules even though the brand ships to AT, BE and BG.
- At 16 kg the heaviest model is a two-handed carry up stairs, and its solid tyres give up some of the comfort a pneumatic tyre would bring.
Who each suits
iScooter
Who it suits
- City commuters who want a folder with suspension and a number to call, in France, DE and ES.
- Riders who want both a small folding scooter and a full e bike from one brand, with i8M, W6, W9Air, W12 to choose from.
- Buyers who prefer purchasing direct from the brand, where the entry point is €159.99.
Who should look elsewhere
- Riders chasing the longest range between charges: compare iSinwheel, listed as GT2 1200W, GT1 2026 800W, S10MAX 1000W, S9PRO 500W, since iScooter's pack ranks 19 of 20.
- Shoppers outside FR, DE and ES, where iScooter's delivery list ends; HK BEIRUI TRADE CO. carries GT28, K10 and is worth checking for a different market.
KuKirin
Who it suits
- Commuters who combine riding with public transport, since the line folds and the heaviest model weighs 16 kg.
- Riders in Germany who need an approved machine, with road legality listed for de and an ABE-approved model in KuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro (ABE), G2 Max, G4.
- People who keep their scooter long term, backed by a warranty of 24 months and a shop selling replacement parts.
Who should look elsewhere
- Riders who want a wider spread of motor sizes: iSinwheel lists GT2 1200W, GT1 2026 800W, S10MAX 1000W, S9PRO 500W, covering both smaller and larger motors.
- Shoppers who prefer a very short catalogue: HK BEIRUI TRADE CO. lists GT28, K10, a compact model line.
- Anyone cross-checking the model range: AOVO Official lists AOVO T1 Pro, AOVO X9 Promax, AOVO X11, AOVO G2, an overlapping set of names.
Country by country
| Country | iScooter | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Estonia | No | Yes |
| Finland | No | Yes |
8 of 26 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
iScooter
What does an iScooter cost to start with?+
Scooters and e bikes start at an entry price of €159.99 on the brand's own store, and the e bike collection reaches €1,299.99 at the top end. The lower figures belong to the small folding scooters, the higher ones to the e bikes. Finance is available, which softens the larger number.
Can I pay in instalments instead of all at once?+
Yes, the brand offers finance, so a scooter or an e bike can be split into payments rather than settled in one go. That helps most on the bike side, where the collection goes as high as €1,299.99, and it sits alongside the entry price of €159.99 for anything smaller. Read the terms before you commit.
KuKirin
What does the scooter cost, and is there a renewal step?+
The starting price is €259 for the model shown on the product page, a price for the scooter itself rather than a plan, so there is no renewal stage to budget for later. Within the line of KuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro (ABE), G2 Max, G4, that figure sets the entry point for the whole brand.
How far does it go on a charge?+
Claimed range is 39 km, which reads as a comfortable day of mixed city riding with something in reserve. Real distance moves with load, hills and tyre choice, and the solid tyres on this model trade grip for puncture-free running. Read the claim as a ceiling for gentle riding.
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