How to make your Xiaomi Scooter Faster

If you’re like me, you love the thrill of cruising around on your trusty electric steed, feeling the wind in your hair and zipping through the city streets. But let’s admit it, sometimes we crave a little more speed to really amp up the excitement!

That’s why I’ve got some exciting tips to share with you on how to make your Xiaomi scooter faster.

Get ready to rev up your ride and leave everyone else in the dust as we dive into some awesome hacks and tweaks that’ll have you flying down the road at lightning speed.

Buckle up, because we’re about to take your Xiaomi scooter to new heights of velocity.

Xiaomi Mi (M365) Electric Scooter

Since its launch in 2016, the Xiaomi Mi M365 has held the title of greatest electric scooter in the world. The M365 is the workhorse scooter chosen by ride-sharing businesses to be distributed throughout major cities throughout the world.

Since its inception, the design has been imitated several times by various scooter manufacturers keen to take a piece of the personal market pie. Check out our Xiaomi M365 speed hack below.

Specifications

Weight – 12 kg
Folded dimensions – 107 by 43 by 48 cm
Motor power, continuous – 250 W
Top speed – 26 km/h
Range – 45 km
Battery capacity – 280 Wh
Battery recharge time – 5 hours
Max rider weight – 100 kg
Brake type – Regenerative + Disc
Tire type – 21.6 cm Pneumatic (Inner Tube) + Pneumatic (Inner Tube)
Built-in lights – Front + Rear
Water resistance – IP54

How to Remove the Speed Limit on Your Xiaomi Mi (M365) Electric Scooter

Download and install the m365 DownG app from Google Play Store.
Download modified software Xiaomi M365 Max Speed Firmware.
Open the M365 DownG app and click CONNECT to find your Xiaomi Scooter.
Tap on CHECK VERSION.
Go to OPEN BIN and search for a custom firmware you downloaded earlier.
Tap on FLASH
If it doesn’t work, maybe you recently updated the Xiaomi Home app or have the newest Xiaomi scooter model. Try to search for custom firmware on cfw.sh.
Now you can drive your Xiaomi Scooter at full speed.

Xiaomi Mi (M365) PRO Electric Scooter

The Xiaomi M365 Pro is a standout scooter because of its incredible value in terms of range per pound and acceleration per dollar. The Pro is like flying economy plus in comparison to all of the other entry-level options available. You have the impression that you are receiving more, but you are unsure.

It has a very basic appearance, a simple display, simple operation, and an entry-level price, but keep in mind that it is the larger brother of the well-known scooter, and is a significant improvement over the original.

The Pro is a significant upgrade over the M365, with a larger battery capacity, longer range, and superior hill-climbing ability. It also outperforms most other entry-level scooters on the market.

Specifications

Weight – 14 kg
Folded dimensions – 112 by 43 by 48 cm
Motor power, continuous – 300 W
Top speed – 26 km/h
Range – 43 km
Battery capacity – 474 Wh
Battery recharge time – 8 to 9 hours
Max rider weight – 100 kg
Brake type – Regenerative + Disc
Tire type – 21.6 cm Pneumatic (Inner Tube) + Pneumatic (Inner Tube)
Built-in lights – Front + Rear
Water resistance – IP54

How to Remove the Speed Limit on Your Xiaomi Mi (M365) PRO Electric Scooter

Download and install the m365 DownG app from Google Play Store.
Download modified software Xiaomi M365 Max Speed Firmware.
Open m365 DownG app and click CONNECT to find your Xiaomi Scooter.
Tap on CHECK VERSION.
Go to OPEN BIN and search for a custom firmware you downloaded earlier.
Tap on FLASH
If it doesn’t work, maybe you recently updated the Xiaomi Home app or have the newest Xiaomi scooter model. Try to search for custom firmware on cfw.sh.
Now you can drive your Xiaomi Scooter at full speed.

Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter 1S

Xiaomi’s 1S electric scooter is a superb entry-level product in Xiaomi’s 2020 range of electric scooters. It accomplishes the job, but because it is more economical, it is understandably lacking in a few upgraded features that are common on higher-priced e-scooter versions.

Nonetheless, it’s still quite a feat of an e-scooter worth reviewing, as Xiaomi made it a goal to never disappoint with any of their goods — whether it’s a new phone or an electric scooter. Check out our Xiaomi 1S speed hack.

Specifications

Motor – 250W motor (can go up to 500W maximum)
Battery – 7650mAh/275Wh Li-on battery
Charge Time – 4 hours
Single-Charge Mileage – Approximately 30 km (18 mi)
Max Speed – 25 kilometers per hour (15.5 miles per hour)
Climbing Range – Up to 14%
Braking System – Regenerative electric E-ABS front brake, mechanical rear brake
Lighting – 1.1W front light and rear brake lights
Tyres – 8.5” pneumatic air-inflated
Max Load – 100 kilograms (220 lbs)
Scooter Weight – 12.5 kilograms (27.6 lbs)
Product Material – Unspecified
Folding Handlebar – Unspecified: Alloy Frame
Folding Steering Tube – Unspecified: Alloy Frame
Suspension – No installed suspension
Size (L x W x H, mm) – Unfolded: 108 L x 43 W x 114 H cm Folded: 108 L x 43 W x 49 H cm
Water Resistant – IP54 water resistance rating

How to Remove the Speed Limit on Your Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter 1S

Download and install the m365 DownG app from Google Play Store.
Download modified software Xiaomi M365 Max Speed Firmware.
Open m365 DownG app and click CONNECT to find your Xiaomi Scooter.
Tap on CHECK VERSION.
Go to OPEN BIN and search for a custom firmware you downloaded earlier.
Tap on FLASH
If it doesn’t work, maybe you recently updated the Xiaomi Home app or have the newest Xiaomi scooter model. Try to search for custom firmware on cfw.sh.
Now you can drive your Xiaomi Scooter at full speed.

Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter Essential Lite

Do you want to ride an electric scooter but don’t want to invest a lot of money? The Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter Essential Lite is the answer to both criteria – a scooter with intriguing specifications and a surprisingly low price. Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter Essential Lite has a simple design in which every feature is designed for comfort and simplicity of usage. A sturdy and folding design, a long and steady steering wheel, and pneumatic shock-absorbing tires offer the most pleasant and exhilarating driving experience.

Specifications

Size (Unfolded) – 108 x 43 x 114 cm
Size (Folded) – 108 x 43 x 49 cm
Weight – 12 kg
Output – 250 watts (500W max)
Top Speed – 20 km/h
Range – 20 km (12 miles)
Charge Time- 4 hours
Max Climbing Angle – 10 %
Tyres – Inflated
Shock Absorbers – No
Front Brake – E-ABS (Regenerative) Disk
Rear Brake – Mechanical
Waterproof – IP 54: splash resistant
Headlight – 1.1W
Riding Modes – Normal/Pedestrian/Sports
Display – Speed/Battery/Riding Mode

How to Remove the Speed Limit on Your Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter Essential Lite

Go to the https://pro2.cfw.sh/# website.
Start creating your custom XIAOMI Mi Electric Scooter Lite firmware by setting a maximum power output.
Set maximum speed of XIAOMI Mi Electric Scooter Lite to 45 km/h in all modes.
Select ScooterHacking Utility and choose DOWNLOAD ZIP.
Send the downloaded zip file to your phone.
Install ScooterHacking Utility from Google Play Store.
Open the ScooterHacking Utility app.
Pair your XIAOMI {[model]} with the app.
Press XIAOMI Mi Electric Scooter Lite Power Button once to complete the pairing process.
Load the previously downloaded zip file and tap FLASH.
Now you can ride on XIAOMI Mi Electric Scooter Lite with maximum speed.

Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter PRO 2

The Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 expands on the popular M365 concept, which has just been superseded by the improved 1S. Customers will be subjected to the greatest range (a claimed 28 miles) and the most powerful motor technology, which can increase its output to 600W under high loads.

The bulk of the framework and handlebars on the Xiaomi Mi electric scooter line are made of aerospace-grade aluminum, while the main platform, battery-pack housing, and rear fender are made of strong plastics. Check out our Xiaomi Pro 2 speed hack.

Specifications

Size (Unfolded) – 108 x 43 x 114 cm
Size (Folded) – 108 x 43 x 49 cm
Weight – 14.2 kg
Output – 300 watts (600W max)
Range – 45 km (28 miles)
Charge Time – 8 hours
Max Climbing Angle – 20 %
Tyres – Inflated
Shock Absorbers – No
Front Brake – E-ABS (Regenerative) Disk
Rear Brake – Mechanical
Waterproof – IP 54: splash resistant
Headlight – 1.1W
Riding Modes – Normal/Pedestrian/Sports
Display – Battery/Mode/Speed/Other

How to Remove the Speed Limit on Your Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter PRO 2

Go to the https://pro2.cfw.sh/# website.
Start creating your custom XIAOMI Mi Electric Scooter PRO 2 firmware by setting a maximum power output.
Set maximum speed of XIAOMI Mi Electric Scooter PRO 2 to 45 km/h in all modes.
Select ScooterHacking Utility and choose DOWNLOAD ZIP.
Send the downloaded zip file to your phone.
Install ScooterHacking Utility from Google Play Store.
Open the ScooterHacking Utility app.
Pair your XIAOMI {[model]} with the app.
Press XIAOMI Mi Electric Scooter PRO 2 Power Button once to complete the pairing process.
Load the previously downloaded zip file and tap FLASH.
Now you can ride on XIAOMI Mi Electric Scooter PRO 2 with maximum speed.

Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter 3

The Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter 3 is the latest electric scooter from the huge Beijing tech company, and it offers several useful upgrades over the previous Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2.

The Mi Electric Scooter 3 is more powerful, has a longer range, and is better constructed than its predecessors. It does, however, fall short in a few areas. It lacks cruise control, isn’t intended for rainy conditions, and the smaller tyres make the extra bumps in the road more noticeable.

Specifications

Size (Unfolded) – 108 x 43 x 114 cm
Size (Folded) – 108 x 43 x 49 cm
Weight – 13.2 kg
Output – 300 watts (600W max)
Range – 30 km (18 miles)
Charge Time – 8 hours
Max Climbing Angle – 16 %
Tyres – Inflated
Shock Absorbers – No
Front Brake – E-ABS (Regenerative) Disk
Rear Brake – Mechanical
Waterproof – IP 54: splash resistant
Headlight – 1.1W
Riding Modes – Normal/Pedestrian/Sports
Display – Battery/Mode/Speed/Other

How to Remove the Speed Limit on Your Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter 3

Go to the https://pro2.cfw.sh/# website.
Start creating your custom XIAOMI Mi Electric Scooter 3 firmware by setting a maximum power output.
Set maximum speed of XIAOMI Mi Electric Scooter 3 to 45 km/h in all modes.
Select ScooterHacking Utility and choose DOWNLOAD ZIP.
Send the downloaded zip file to your phone.
Install ScooterHacking Utility from Google Play Store.
Open the ScooterHacking Utility app.
Pair your XIAOMI {[model]} with the app.
Press XIAOMI Mi Electric Scooter 3 Power Button once to complete the pairing process.
Load the previously downloaded zip file and tap FLASH.
Now you can ride on XIAOMI Mi Electric Scooter 3 with maximum speed.

Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter 4 Pro

The Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Pro boasts a powerful 700W electric motor, ensuring a smooth and efficient ride even on steep slopes. With a top speed of 25 km/h, this scooter has the potential to go faster, but Xiaomi has implemented safety limitations to ensure responsible riding.

Specifications

Weight – 17 kg
Output – 350 watts (700W max)
Range – 55 km (34 miles)
Charge Time – 8 hours
Max Climbing Angle – 20-degrees
Tyres – Inflated
Shock Absorbers – No
Front Brake – E-ABS (Regenerative) Disk
Rear Brake – dual pad disc
Waterproof – IPX4: splash resistant
Riding Modes – Normal/Pedestrian/Sports
Display – Battery/Mode/Speed/Other

How to Remove the Speed Limit on Your Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter 4 Pro

Go to the https://pro2.cfw.sh/# website.
Start creating your custom XIAOMI Mi Electric Scooter 4 Pro firmware by setting a maximum power output.
Set maximum speed of XIAOMI Mi Electric Scooter 4 Pro to 45 km/h in all modes.
Select ScooterHacking Utility and choose DOWNLOAD ZIP.
Send the downloaded zip file to your phone.
Install ScooterHacking Utility from Google Play Store.
Open the ScooterHacking Utility app.
Pair your XIAOMI {[model]} with the app.
Press XIAOMI Mi Electric Scooter 4 Pro Power Button once to complete the pairing process.
Load the previously downloaded zip file and tap FLASH.
Now you can ride on XIAOMI Mi Electric Scooter 4 Pro with maximum speed.

Different ways of making your Electric Scooter faster

To make things easier to comprehend and use, the methods for increasing the speed of your scooter are classified into three types:

Risk-free methods
Modifying method
Advanced method

Risk-Free methods

These methods are safe ways to get the most out of your scooter. They do not necessitate tampering with its internals, pose no danger of flaws, and will not invalidate your warranty.

They will, however, often only eliminate some of the impediments that prohibit your scooter from attaining the maximum indicated speed. If you want faster speeds, you’ll have to fiddle with your scooter’s internals and dive a little deeper. Before you do that, be sure you’ve examined all of the risk-free options and that you can get at least the maximum speed that you should be able to achieve without risking damaging some of the mechanical components.

Modifying methods

If you’re determined to speed up your scooter, you need first to understand what you’re getting yourself into.

All of the modifications have one goal in mind: to allow you to travel faster than the scooter manufacturer intended. If you want to get the most out of your performance, you must first remove the speed limiters.

If you want to go any farther, you’ll need to perform some more battery optimizations, such as updating the battery to a more powerful model, adding a second battery, or both.

All of these procedures have the potential to void your warranty and harm your scooter.

Advanced methods

There are a few more mechanical ways to increase the power of your scooter. They also include opening up your scooter and making significant adjustments to its internals, so they should only be used as a last option.

Tips to make your Electric Scooter faster

1. Make sure your scooter is fully unlocked and you are in the fastest mode (risk-free)

If your scooter has been unusually sluggish from the start, you are most certainly dealing with one of these problems.

Some scooters start in a locked mode, usually to comply with local scooter rules and regulations.

Typically, you must link the scooter to the smartphone app and create a profile there. You should then be able to access the top speeds.

In addition, practically every Xiaomi electric scooter includes multiple driving modes, generally three. Make sure your scooter is on the quickest setting if you want to travel the fastest. Modern scooters typically swap modes by double or triple pressing the power button on the screen.

Examine the manual or a tutorial for your specific Xiaomi electric scooter model. Typically, the directions are quite simple to follow.

2. Charge your battery to 100% (risk-free)

Your speed will be heavily influenced by your battery.

While the key elements will be the power of the motor and the power of the battery, the battery level frequently plays an essential impact as well.

A battery’s voltage decreases as its charge decreases, and this decrease in voltage immediately causes a decrease in performance. This applies to both lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries, but notably to the latter.

Fortunately, most current scooters, particularly Xiaomi Electric Scooters use lithium-ion batteries, so this will not be as noticeable as it would be with scooters from 10 years ago, for example.

When the battery is nearly depleted, many scooters enter power-saving mode. To conserve energy, they frequently limit performance and the maximum speed at which you may go.

3. Renew your battery (risk-free)

If you’ve owned your scooter for a long time, you’ve definitely noticed that the battery capacity has decreased.

Even modern batteries incur wear and tear with each charging cycle, so this is unavoidable. Estimates vary, but your battery will wear out anywhere from 20% to 50% after 1000 charges.

Some folks will reach that milestone in less than two years. The typical scooter’s battery life is between two and three years.

4. Remove the speed limit (modifying)

There are two methods for removing the speed limit.

One method is to install modified firmware.
The alternative option is to physically remove the speed limiter.

Because it does not need to physically modify your scooter, installing custom firmware is considerably preferable to the physical technique. Firmware for the most popular models is quite well-tested, and there are fewer things that can go wrong.

5. Clean the motor (advanced)

I would not recommend doing this yourself since you risk harming the scooter’s mechanics and voiding your warranty in the process.

However, it is likely that dirt, dust, oil, or other matter is preventing the engine from running smoothly.

If your scooter’s speed is reduced, take it to a scooter repair or your manufacturer. They will do diagnostics on it and may clean the engine for you.

6. Turn off the lights and other components that drain the battery (risk-free)

If you want the battery to be used for only running performance, then you should make sure other auxiliary functions are used to a minimum.

In addition to numerous internet reviews and comments that support it, I have personally observed this. The maximum speed will be reduced for several models when the lights are turned on. This is true even for automobiles, as lights are one of the major battery eaters, and automobiles often have larger batteries.

Now a word of caution: security must come first! Never switch off your lights while driving at night, especially in poorly lighted regions. Risking your safety for a few extra kilometers per hour is not worthwhile.

Make sure your scooter’s lights are off during the day, or possibly turned off if you’re traveling in an area with a lot of light, to achieve maximum speed.

The other resources in your scooter that need energy are the same.

7. Reduce the load and improve Xiaomi Scooter Faster (risk-free)

The heavier your scooter the slower it will go. Your maximum speed should increase if you shed extra pounds.

Another word of caution: never sacrifice your safety by removing your helmet or other protective gear. Again, not worth it, and it won’t accomplish much.

However, if you plan your trips, you can lessen part of the load. I’ve observed that if I’m dragging fully loaded grocery bags while wearing an 8 kg backpack, I can’t reach my Xiaomi M365 Pro’s all-time highs.

Additionally, I saw that my scooter operated less efficiently when I was heavier. Even though the rides were less stable, they traveled more slowly, and the battery ran out sooner. As a point of comparison, I was around 210 lbs (95 kg), and when I got down to 181 lbs (82 kg), it seemed like my scooter had been revived.

Lastly, you can swap out some components with lighter ones. It will be possible to reduce weight by removing some metal components and replacing them with plastic ones, but I wouldn’t recommend it because it could compromise the scooter’s stability, general robustness, and structural integrity.

8. Clean the wheels to make Xiaomi Scooter Faster (risk-free)

Once, even with a full battery and in the Sport mode, my scooter struggled to exceed 17 to 18 km/h (the fastest one).

I wondered for a while before I began troubleshooting.

After examining it for a while, I discovered a chewing gum stick that had been solid and was embedded between the rear wheel and the fender along with little pieces of wood, mud, and leaves.

My scooter could once more easily attain its top speed when I removed it!

Typically, if something becomes stuck in the wheels, it will make an odd noise that will draw your attention.

But if your speed suddenly decreases, check to see whether anything is lodged in your wheels and whether they are clean.

Electrically Reset Xiaomi Scooter Firmware

If your Xiaomi scooter won’t climb hills, a firmware crash in the software could be at blame. In fact, the firmware is set up to protect the battery when it detects a problem (overvoltage or an excessive requirement such as climbing a hill).

Then, an electrical reset will be required in the manner described below in order to enable the potential software bug to be removed.

Turn off the Xiaomi scooter.
By removing the screws on the footrest’s underside, you can get rid of the battery cover.
Cut off the battery’s power (large red and black wires to control board)
For roughly 30 seconds, connect the scooter to the charger (do not touch anything while charging)
Connect the battery power after unplugging the charger.

Reassemble the cover before attempting to use the vehicle. The scooter will either need to be repaired or attempted to be unclamped if you continue to observe a loss of power from it.

Should you increase your scooter speed?

As we’ve seen, there are a few drawbacks to trying to raise the speed limit on your scooter.

It is probable that there are legal restrictions in your area, and you should constantly keep this in mind.

Aside from that, there are certain safety concerns. Some scooters have quite strong specifications, and you should be at least slightly skilled to handle their top speeds. Tremendous speed comes with great responsibility!

Finally, if you choose the riskier techniques, you run the danger of destroying your scooter. As previously said, the firms do not like it when you tinker with their products and will invalidate your warranty if you change the scooter in any significant way. That is, you may wind up with a damaged scooter that is not covered by a warranty.

Final Verdict

There’s no reason to doubt that the Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooters are among the best electric scooters for commuters on the market right now. If you have the money, you’re receiving a decent product backed by a respectable firm.

On the other hand, choose non-intrusive, risk-free approaches initially, then only customize if that isn’t adequate. Avoid the most sophisticated adjustments; they are unlikely to be worth the effort. If you really want a fast scooter, you should look at fast scooters that are built for high speeds right out of the box.

The electric scooter is especially good for roads since it always goes at the proper speed to keep up with traffic without making you feel like a little feeble impostor.

However, battery capacity feels a little low, particularly at charging speeds, so those with certain lifestyles may have difficulty keeping the scooter charged at all times.

How to make your Xiaomi Scooter faster – FAQs

What is the fastest Xiaomi scooter?

The Xiaomi Pro 2 is the fastest Xiaomi scooter with an official top speed of 26 km/h. However, you can increase the top speed by updating the firmware. Learn how to make your Xiaomi scooter faster in this guide.

Can I upgrade my Xiaomi scooter?

You can upgrade your Xiaomi scooter in two ways, by upgrading parts or by upgrading firmware. Upgrading the parts or software can result in improved performance. Upgrading parts can be a bit hard, so instead, we recommend you try upgrading the software. Updating your Xiaomi scooter’s firmware is simple and you can learn how to make your Xiaomi scooter faster in this guide.

Why is my Xiaomi scooter going slow?

There can be many reasons why your Xiaomi scooter is going slow. Some of them are dirty heels, lo battery (eco mode), broken tires, and outdated firmware. In this article, we explain how to make your Xiaomi scooter faster, so check it out.

How Fast Is Mi scooter?

Mi Scooters have varying top speeds. Some models have a top speed of just 18 km/h while some of the more premium models have top speeds of up to 26 km/h. If you find these top speeds to be too low, then you can easily upgrade the firmware of the scooter to make it faster. Learn how to make your Xiaomi scooter faster in this guide.

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