Original Xiaomi M365 Folding Electric Scooter - £274.39 @ LightInTheBox

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Original Xiaomi M365 Folding Electric Scooter - £274.39 - LightInTheBox

£274.39 LightInTheBox11 Aug 17

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noirnaranja

11 Aug 17

I read about this recently on a tech blog and thought it looked pretty interesting. This seems to be the best price I've seen for it, it's over £100 cheaper than a previous deal that was posted recently.

This has free shipping too. £5.80 for shipping insurance which I'd probably go for too.
The listing claims "We offer special shipping method(stable and safe) for this xiaomi M365 Folding Electric Scooter,but it with duty free now!"

Specification:
- Model: M365
- Material: aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
- Wheel size: 8.5 inch inflatable tire
- Motor size: 6.7 inch
- Maximum torque: 16N.m
- Maximum speed: 25km/h ( common mode ), 18km/h ( energy-saving mode )
- Cruising distance: 30km
- Braking system: front E-ABS anti-lock system, rear mechanical disk brake
- Rated motor power: 250W
- Maximum motor power: 500W
- Battery pack power: 280Wh
- Climbing gradient: approx 14 degree
- Waterproof grade: IP54
- Pedal ground clearance: 87.5mm
- Max load: 100kg
- Charger rated power: 71W
- Charger input voltage: 100 - 240V, 50 / 60Hz
- Battery limited voltage: 42V
- Charging time: 5.5 hours
- Standard power consumption: 1.1kWh per 100km
- Unfolding size: 108 x 43 x 114cm
- Folding size: 108 x 43 x 49cm
- Net weight: 12.5kg

All comments (71)

reptilemonkey1

11 Aug 17 #1

I'm really tempted by these but because its classed as a moped then legally it has to be registered and insured to use on he road. You also have to wear a helmet. I think it's unlikely you'd get stopped, but I'm not sure a minimum potential fine of £300 and 6 points is worth the risk

fireman1 to reptilemonkey1

11 Aug 17 #4

Haha good luck registering a micro scooter for road use. You putting plates, lights and indicators on it too? I'm sure you also sold your push bike because the risk of getting fined for going on the pavement was just too high!

GAVINLEWISHUKD to fireman1

11 Aug 17 #7

The law needs changing IMO. A bike with the same specification (15.5mph and 250kw motor) needs none of this.
Would be great for commuting and could pop it under my desk at work. Leaving a bike outside means it's a target for being stolen. CCTV is not a sufficient to stop people stealing them.

Guess I'll have to continue using the car....

pgregg to GAVINLEWISHUKD

11 Aug 17 #16

Except in NI - where it turns out that electric bicycle law was never introduced - so they are still technically mopeds and need all the same shenanigans. Only 22 years behind the rest of the UK...

harperpeter5 to fireman1

12 Aug 17 #26

rob585 to reptilemonkey1

11 Aug 17 #14

nope 250 watt motor

reptilemonkey1 to rob585

11 Aug 17 #19

Electric vehicles are still mechanically-propelled, so yes.

rob585 to reptilemonkey1

12 Aug 17 #27

again nope...if 250w cps wont prosecute

reptilemonkey1 to rob585

12 Aug 17 #28

Really? That would be great if correct, but I can't find anything online?

The CPS site just says that the facts would be reviewed to decide if it was in the public interest.

rob585 to reptilemonkey1

11 Aug 17 #15

nope

laireyclairey

11 Aug 17 #2

Probably good to read this if you're considering one for commuting.

danny62

11 Aug 17 #3

I really want one of these, even though I have no idea where I'd ride it. Once I've worked that out, I'll get mugged for it within a week for sure.

Great price though! Heat added!

cf15 to danny62

11 Aug 17 #9

Down my manor, I definite get mugged for it, by the little gangsters :disappointed:

emportal

11 Aug 17 #5

Yes, yes you do... Now stop thinking, click the link and buy. :grin:

jay-uk

11 Aug 17 #6

registered and insured? :joy:

cf15

11 Aug 17 #8

I got a car and a travel card, do I really need this? :thinking:

fireman1

11 Aug 17 #10

Anyone bought from light in the box. First time I heard their name.

emportal to fireman1

11 Aug 17 #11

I have, a couple of times i have received the wrong product, but then they sent the right one. Some deliveries have taken longer than expected. They have given me small credits as an apology. I have been frustrated at times, BUT they have always shown up with the goods and ALWAYS answered my questions.

ANDYGUY to fireman1

11 Aug 17 #12

Go to trustpilot on google and type in their name....what an eye opener

GAVINLEWISHUKD to ANDYGUY

11 Aug 17 #13

7.2 out of 10. Much the same as most Chinese retailers.

Not look at things like BT, Eon and EE. Will make you blind! :grin:

rapid111111 to GAVINLEWISHUKD

11 Aug 17 #20

If you read the reviews carefully. Most of them are fake.

GAVINLEWISHUKD to rapid111111

11 Aug 17 #21

Well no doubt there will be some fake ones. I didn't look through the 8,500 reviews.

The whole point was that trustpilot is pretty pointless. If it was good I wouldn't have broadband, a mobile or any gas or electric! :smile:

rapid111111 to GAVINLEWISHUKD

11 Aug 17 #24

Don't need to look at all of them. Sample is fine lol

Rastafari

11 Aug 17 #17

We offer special shipping method(stable and safe) for this xiaomi M365 Folding Electric Scooter,but it with duty free now!

How are they avoiding VAT / import tax when they're shipping from China?

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