Fast Answer for Busy Riders ⚡ (TL;DR)
The Xiaomi M365 takes the overall win: it rides more naturally thanks to its air-filled tyres, delivers clearly better real-world range, and has a huge ecosystem of parts, fixes, and tweaks that keep it relevant years after launch. The SEAT MÓ eKickscooter 25 fights back with lower weight, zero-maintenance solid tyres and a very quick fold, making it a handy "keep in the boot" or hop-on commuter for short, flat trips.
Choose the MÓ 25 if you care more about portability, never fixing a puncture, and buying from a car dealer than about plush comfort or long range. Choose the M365 if you want a more grown-up commuting tool that's nicer to ride, more efficient, and easier to keep alive long-term.
If you can spare a few minutes, let's dig into how they really compare when you live with them day after day.
There's something almost nostalgic about riding these two. Both come from that earlier wave of electric scooters: light, simple, and aimed squarely at solving the boring last kilometres of your day rather than setting land-speed records. I've spent plenty of wet mornings, cracked pavements and over-ambitious "I bet I can make it home on one bar" rides on both.
On one side, the SEAT MÓ eKickscooter 25: essentially a rebadged Segway ES2 in red warpaint, trying to be the smart accessory to your car rather than a full transport replacement. On the other, the Xiaomi M365: the scooter that basically taught cities what micromobility is supposed to look like, and still refuses to retire gracefully.
Think of the MÓ 25 as the light, stylish briefcase scooter for short hops, and the M365 as the scruffy but capable backpack that somehow always gets the job done. The details, though, are where the decision gets interesting-so let's get into it.
Who Are These For, and Why Compare Them?
Both sit in the entry-level commuter bracket: legally capped top speeds, modest motors, and batteries that are good for commutes rather than cross-country tours. They're aimed at people who want to replace a bus ride, not a motorbike.
The SEAT MÓ 25 leans into the "accessory to your car" angle. It's very light, folds in a flash, and is perfect if your real journey is done on four wheels or rails and you only need a few quick kilometres on either end. It's the classic "from the car park to the office" device.
The Xiaomi M365, meanwhile, is more of a self-contained transport tool. It's still light enough to carry, but its extra range and more grown-up ride make it realistic as a main commuting option, especially if your daily route isn't just billiard-table-smooth bike paths.
They compete because they're both compact, legal-speed scooters in roughly the same price universe, from big, recognisable brands. For many buyers staring at a dealer showroom or an online listing, it's "red SEAT thing" versus "that Xiaomi everyone keeps talking about".
Design & Build Quality
In the flesh, these two feel like they come from different design religions.
The MÓ 25 is all slim stem, thin deck and that loud matte red. Battery in the stem, solid tyres, visible suspension hardware-visually it's more "techy gadget". The cables are tucked away nicely, and SEAT has at least given it a cohesive automotive vibe rather than a generic rental scooter look. In the hands, the levers, rubber deck and grips feel decent, if not luxurious. It's classic Segway build quality: sensible, functional, but you can tell the underlying platform isn't fresh anymore.
The M365 goes the other way: understated, almost boring at first glance-until you notice how clean it all is. The battery sits in the deck, giving it that thick, substantial plank under your feet. The stem is comparatively bare and sleek. The folding bell latch is the sort of clever little touch that wins design awards: it looks simple because a lot of thought went into hiding the complexity. Materials feel slightly more premium than the price suggests; the frame has that solid, one-piece impression when you pick it up.
Both share one long-term niggle: stem wobble. On the MÓ 25, the classic ES-style one-kick hinge can loosen and start to creak and flex unless you occasionally attack it with Allen keys. On the M365, the clamp and hook wear and need a shim or aftermarket fix to restore tightness. The difference is that for the Xiaomi, there are kits, videos and 3D-printed bits everywhere; for the SEAT, you're mostly on your own or at your dealer's mercy.
Overall, the Xiaomi feels like a cleaner, more integrated product, while the SEAT feels like a decent OEM platform with a bright coat of paint. Both are fine; neither feels "premium" by modern standards.
Ride Comfort & Handling
This is where their philosophies collide head-on.
The SEAT MÓ 25 rides on small solid tyres backed up by front and rear springs. On a smooth bike lane it's absolutely fine, almost playful. You feel nicely connected to the surface, turn-in is light, and the scooter changes direction like a city bike. But throw it at cracked pavement, cobblestones or those wonderfully creative patchworks some councils call "repairs", and the story changes. The hard tyres transmit every sharp edge, and the little springs do what they can before eventually running out of travel and sympathy. After a few kilometres of truly bad surface, you start mentally listing your joints and wondering which will complain first.
The high-mounted battery gives the MÓ 25 a slightly top-heavy stance. It's not dangerous, but new riders do notice a faint "tippy" feel, especially in fast slaloms or hard braking. You adapt, but it never feels as planted as a deck-battery scooter.
The Xiaomi M365 has no mechanical suspension at all-but it has properly sized pneumatic tyres. That changes everything. On good asphalt, it's smoother and more "glidy" than the MÓ, with a gentle, forgiving feel over small imperfections. When you hit expansion joints, rough tarmac or light cobbles, the tyres soak up most of the ugliness that would have your teeth buzzing on the SEAT. You still feel big hits, and you'll still want to avoid potholes, but overall, the ride is more relaxed and less fatiguing.
Handling on the M365 benefits from the low battery placement. The whole scooter feels like it hugs the ground; quick swerves and tight corners feel composed rather than nervous. Standing in a natural, slightly staggered stance on the wider deck, you get that "small, quiet bicycle" confidence that's very easy to live with.
If you're mostly on silky paths for short hops, the difference isn't huge. Once the surface gets variable-or the rides get longer-the Xiaomi's tyre-based comfort wins by a clear margin.
Performance
Neither of these scooters will rip your arms off, and that's entirely the point. Still, there are subtle differences in how they deliver what little power they have.
The MÓ 25 has a slightly stronger-rated motor than the Xiaomi on paper, and in Sport mode it feels that way off the line. From the lights, it leaps forward eagerly enough to embarrass casual cyclists and rental scooters. Up to its limited top speed, it feels keen and snappy on the flat, particularly with a lighter rider. The issue is hills: the moment the gradient stops being "gentle suggestion" and turns into an actual climb, the MÓ's enthusiasm fades fast. You're soon cheering it on like an underpowered hire car-and occasionally helping with a foot on the deck if you're on the heavier side.
Braking on the SEAT combines a left-thumb electronic front brake and the very old-school stomp-on-the-rear-fender mechanical brake. Once you adapt, the regen can be fairly effective, but the initial learning curve is real: too timid and you roll on too far, too abrupt and the front digs in with a slightly wooden feel. In emergencies, you find yourself instinctively mashing both regen and rear fender, which does stop you, but not with the most graceful modulation.
The Xiaomi M365 feels less urgent than the SEAT off the line, but more linear. The thumb throttle is easy to feather, so threading through slow traffic feels natural. Top speed is similar; the scooter is tuned to sit happily at legal city pace without drama. On gentle gradients the power is just about adequate; on steeper hills it behaves much like the MÓ 25: speed drops, fans whirr, riders kick. Being realistic: neither is a friend of steep cities or heavy riders on long climbs.
Where the Xiaomi absolutely outclasses the SEAT is braking. One lever, two systems working together: rear disc plus front regen. Pull the brake and the scooter just... slows down, predictably and in a straight line. You feel real bite from the rear disc, and the electronic brake helps scrub speed without locking the front. Confidence when something stupid happens in front of you-dog on a lead, car door, pedestrian with death wish-is considerably higher on the M365.
In terms of sheer fun, both can make you grin on a twisty riverside path. The SEAT feels a bit more lively in the steering; the Xiaomi feels more grown-up and reassuring at top speed. I'd rather be on the M365 when something goes wrong.
Battery & Range
This is where the gap really opens.
The SEAT MÓ 25's battery is modest. The brochure promises a distance that looks fine on paper, but in the real world, with an average-sized rider using Normal or Sport and a bit of stop-start, you're usually looking at roughly half that in comfortable, repeatable range. Enough for a short commute there and back, but not something you want to gamble on if your office is far across town. Cold weather shrinks that budget even more. You do get reasonably quick recharging, which helps if you can plug in at work, and there's the option of bolting on an external pack later, which genuinely transforms the scooter-but that's extra money and extra weight.
The Xiaomi M365, with its larger deck battery, simply goes further. Real-world riders regularly squeeze close to twice the SEAT's comfortable distance on a charge, even riding fairly briskly. Heavier riders and hills eat into that, of course, but for most commuters it's easily a one-day scooter, often a two-day scooter, without obsessing over Eco mode. Charging takes longer than on the SEAT, but because you don't need to do it as often, it still feels more relaxed to live with.
Range anxiety is the key difference. On the MÓ 25 you find yourself watching the battery indication and mentally calculating bail-out options. On the M365, you just ride, and only start thinking about plugs towards the end of the week or after a deliberately long outing.
Portability & Practicality
On the scales, they're almost identical. On the stairs, they are not.
The SEAT MÓ 25 wears its lightness really well. With that skinny deck and slim stem, it feels more like carrying a slightly overweight kick scooter than an electric vehicle. The one-kick folding system is genuinely quick: two seconds and you're in "train mode". Once folded, you can roll it on its wheel like a suitcase, which makes covering long station corridors or supermarket aisles much less annoying. It feels purpose-built for multimodal trips where you're folding and unfolding all the time.
The Xiaomi is also light by modern standards, but feels a bit bulkier in the hand. The deck battery adds thickness and perceived heft, even though the weight figure is similar. The folding latch is quick enough-flip, drop, hook the bell-but it's not as "blink and it's done" as the SEAT's pedal-style hinge. Carrying up a few flights is still very manageable, but if you're doing that twice a day and threading through crowds with it folded, the MÓ 25 has the edge in pure convenience.
On the flip side, daily practicality isn't just about carrying. The M365's larger real-world range means fewer mid-day charges, and its deck-battery layout makes parking and locking a bit more straightforward-you can treat it more like a small bike, whereas the SEAT always feels like a compact gadget you're slightly nervous about leaving outside.
If your routine is "short ride, fold, train, unfold, short ride", the SEAT feels purpose-built. If your scooter replaces the whole journey most days, the Xiaomi's extra staying power matters more than the fractionally slicker fold.
Safety
Both scooters tick the basic boxes: front and rear lights, reflectors, legal speeds. But the deeper you look, the more the M365 pulls ahead.
We've talked about the braking already: the Xiaomi's disc plus regen setup is simply superior to the SEAT's regen plus stomp-fender combination. Braking distance and consistency matter when a car does something stupid, and the M365 gives you much more confidence to really lean on the lever.
Lighting is interesting. The SEAT MÓ 25 has a decent front light and that under-deck glow-great for being seen from the side, and it looks admittedly cool, like a little UFO skimming along the asphalt. The rear light and brake light do their job. The Ducati-style under-lighting makes drivers notice you more than most bland rentals, which is no small thing.
The Xiaomi's front light is surprisingly strong for an early-generation scooter and well positioned on the stem. The rear light is simple but does the job, and you get proper side reflectors. For pitch-dark country lanes neither is ideal without an extra lamp, but in city conditions both are acceptable. I'd still give the SEAT a small bonus for lateral visibility, and the Xiaomi a bonus for actual beam reach in the dark.
Tyres and grip, though, are decisive. The MÓ 25's solid rubber tyres are unforgiving on wet paint, manhole covers and smooth stone. On rain-soaked mornings you learn to brake early and gently. Skids are easy to provoke if you're clumsy. The Xiaomi's air tyres simply give more mechanical grip and feedback. You still need to respect wet surfaces, but the margin before sliding is noticeably wider.
Stability from the low deck battery also works in the Xiaomi's favour. In emergency manoeuvres-hard swerve, heavy brake, awkward camber-it just feels that bit calmer under your feet.
Community Feedback
| Aspect | SEAT MÓ eKickscooter 25 | Xiaomi M365 |
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| What riders love | Very easy to carry and fold; no punctures ever; stylish red look; trolley mode; quick charging; fun deck lighting; simple ownership via SEAT dealers. | Great value for money; smooth, planted ride from air tyres; strong braking; huge modding community; endless spare parts; proven daily reliability; "set and forget" commuting. |
| What riders complain about | Real-world range much lower than claims; harsh ride on rough surfaces; stem wobble over time; grabby regen brake; poor wet grip; weak headlight off main roads; struggles badly on hills. | Nightmare tyre changes; stem latch wear and wobble; no suspension on rough roads; limited hill power for heavy riders; fragile rear fender and battery cover; basic display with no speed readout. |
Price & Value
Both live in the "entry-level, but not bargain-bin" price bracket, though the Xiaomi typically asks a bit more.
The SEAT MÓ 25 is, in pure spec-sheet terms, not a fantastic deal. You're paying reasonable money for a very small battery, small wheels, and tech that's a generation behind the latest budget Chinese competitors. Where your money actually goes is into the Segway-derived platform, the SEAT badge, and the ability to walk into a car dealership and speak to a human if something breaks. If you catch it on a dealer discount, it becomes easier to recommend; at full price, you really have to prioritise its portability and "never fix a flat" simplicity to justify it.
The Xiaomi M365 gives you more scooter for the money: more range, better brakes, more comfort, and much better long-term support through parts and community know-how. Even several years after launch, it still undercuts a lot of similarly capable rivals. Factor in its strong resale value, and the ownership cost drops further. From a cold, rational perspective, it's the stronger value proposition.
Service & Parts Availability
On paper, the SEAT has a neat story: buy from a car dealer, enjoy automotive-style support. In reality, dealer enthusiasm for a small electric scooter varies wildly. Some are great, others treat it like an annoying side project next to SUVs. The good news is that the underlying Segway ES-platform means many consumables and wear parts are available online-though you sometimes have to cross-reference with ES2/ES4 spares rather than "SEAT MÓ" specifically.
The Xiaomi M365 is in a different league for support simply because of scale. Every part, from the smallest screw to a whole deck, is a click away. There are independent repair shops in many cities who know the M365 inside out. YouTube is overflowing with teardown and repair videos. Even if official Xiaomi support in your country is lukewarm, the "shadow support" of the community more than makes up for it.
If you're the kind of rider who just wants to drop something at a dealer and say "fix it", the SEAT's automotive channel might appeal. If you want maximum assurance that your scooter can be kept alive for years, Xiaomi wins comfortably.
Pros & Cons Summary
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Parameters Comparison
| Parameter | SEAT MÓ eKickscooter 25 | Xiaomi M365 |
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| Motor power (rated) | 300 W front hub | 250 W front hub |
| Motor power (peak) | 700 W | 500 W |
| Top speed | 25 km/h | 25 km/h |
| Claimed range | 25 km | 30 km |
| Real-world range (approx.) | 12-15 km | 18-22 km |
| Battery capacity | 187 Wh | 280 Wh |
| Charging time | 3,5 hours | 5 hours |
| Weight | 12,5 kg | 12,5 kg |
| Brakes | Front regen + rear foot brake | Rear disc + front regen (E-ABS) |
| Suspension | Front and rear springs | None (pneumatic tyres only) |
| Tyres | 8 inch solid rubber | 8,5 inch pneumatic |
| Max rider load | 100 kg | 100 kg |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
| Typical price | 349-449 € | 467 € |
Final Verdict - Which Should You Choose?
If you strip away the branding and history and just look at how these two feel to live with, the Xiaomi M365 is the more rounded scooter. It rides better, goes further, stops more confidently and is far easier to keep on the road thanks to its gigantic community and parts ecosystem. It's not perfect-few owners will ever forget their first tyre change-but as an everyday commuting tool, it still punches above its age.
The SEAT MÓ eKickscooter 25 has its charms, mostly around portability and zero-maintenance tyres. If your use case is genuinely short and flat, you hate dealing with punctures and you love the idea of folding the thing in one swift movement, it can make sense-especially if you find it discounted at a SEAT dealer you trust. But you do give up comfort, range and braking performance to get there.
Boiled down: choose the M365 if you want a scooter to replace a decent chunk of your travel. Choose the MÓ 25 if you want something light and simple to bridge tiny gaps between car parks, trains and front doors, and you know you'll never ask much more from it.
Numbers Freaks Corner
| Metric | SEAT MÓ eKickscooter 25 | Xiaomi M365 |
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| Price per Wh (€/Wh) | ❌ 2,13 €/Wh | ✅ 1,67 €/Wh |
| Price per km/h of top speed (€/km/h) | ✅ 15,96 €/km/h | ❌ 18,68 €/km/h |
| Weight per Wh (g/Wh) | ❌ 66,84 g/Wh | ✅ 44,64 g/Wh |
| Weight per km/h (kg/km/h) | ✅ 0,50 kg/km/h | ✅ 0,50 kg/km/h |
| Price per km of real-world range (€/km) | ❌ 29,56 €/km | ✅ 23,35 €/km |
| Weight per km of real-world range (kg/km) | ❌ 0,93 kg/km | ✅ 0,63 kg/km |
| Wh per km efficiency (Wh/km) | ✅ 13,85 Wh/km | ❌ 14,00 Wh/km |
| Power to max speed ratio (W/km/h) | ✅ 12,00 W/km/h | ❌ 10,00 W/km/h |
| Weight to power ratio (kg/W) | ✅ 0,0417 kg/W | ❌ 0,0500 kg/W |
| Average charging speed (W) | ❌ 53,43 W | ✅ 56,00 W |
These metrics answer very specific questions. Price per Wh and per km tell you how much energy and usable distance you get for your money. Weight-related metrics show how much scooter you carry per unit of performance or range. Wh per km reflects electrical efficiency. Power-to-speed and weight-to-power give a sense of punch versus mass. Average charging speed simply indicates how quickly the battery fills in terms of power, not time alone.
Author's Category Battle
| Category | SEAT MÓ eKickscooter 25 | Xiaomi M365 |
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| Weight | ✅ Same weight, slimmer feel | ✅ Same weight, chunkier deck |
| Range | ❌ Short real-world distance | ✅ Comfortable daily range |
| Max Speed | ✅ Legal top speed | ✅ Legal top speed |
| Power | ✅ Stronger rated motor | ❌ Slightly weaker motor |
| Battery Size | ❌ Much smaller pack | ✅ Noticeably larger battery |
| Suspension | ✅ Springs front and rear | ❌ No mechanical suspension |
| Design | ❌ Looks a bit dated OEM | ✅ Iconic, cleaner design |
| Safety | ❌ Weaker brakes, solid tyres | ✅ Better brakes, more grip |
| Practicality | ✅ Faster fold, trolley mode | ❌ Less slick folding experience |
| Comfort | ❌ Harsh on rough surfaces | ✅ Softer, more forgiving ride |
| Features | ✅ Deck lighting, bag hook | ❌ Plainer feature set |
| Serviceability | ❌ ES-based but less documented | ✅ Every fix widely documented |
| Customer Support | ✅ Dealer network potential | ❌ Region-dependent, often indirect |
| Fun Factor | ❌ Fun but range-limited | ✅ More freedom to explore |
| Build Quality | ❌ Solid, but older platform | ✅ Feels more cohesive overall |
| Component Quality | ❌ Serviceable, nothing special | ✅ Strong for price bracket |
| Brand Name | ✅ Car-brand trust factor | ❌ Less "automotive" cachet |
| Community | ❌ Small, Segway-adjacent only | ✅ Huge global user base |
| Lights (visibility) | ✅ Deck glow, good side view | ❌ More conventional lighting |
| Lights (illumination) | ❌ Weak off well-lit streets | ✅ Better usable beam |
| Acceleration | ✅ Snappier off the line | ❌ Smoother but tamer start |
| Arrive with smile factor | ❌ Short range cuts adventures | ✅ More fun door-to-door |
| Arrive relaxed factor | ❌ Busy, bouncy over distance | ✅ Calmer, less fatigue |
| Charging speed | ✅ Fills small battery quickly | ❌ Longer full-charge time |
| Reliability | ❌ ES quirks, fewer documented fixes | ✅ Proven over millions of km |
| Folded practicality | ✅ Compact, easy to roll | ❌ Bulkier folded stance |
| Ease of transport | ✅ Better in crowded stations | ❌ Less elegant to manoeuvre |
| Handling | ❌ Slightly tippy, small tyres | ✅ Stable, low centre of gravity |
| Braking performance | ❌ Regen + foot not inspiring | ✅ Disc + regen confidence |
| Riding position | ❌ Narrow deck, higher COG | ✅ Wider, more natural stance |
| Handlebar quality | ❌ Functional, a bit basic | ✅ Feels more refined |
| Throttle response | ❌ Slightly abrupt regen pairing | ✅ Smooth, easy modulation |
| Dashboard/Display | ✅ Simple but clear readout | ❌ Minimal LEDs, no speed |
| Security (locking) | ❌ No real extras | ✅ App lock and common hacks |
| Weather protection | ❌ Solid tyres, sketchy when wet | ✅ Better wet grip overall |
| Resale value | ❌ Niche, dealer-dependent | ✅ Easy to sell on |
| Tuning potential | ❌ Limited, ES-platform quirks | ✅ Huge firmware/mod scene |
| Ease of maintenance | ✅ No punctures, simple checks | ❌ Tyre jobs can be painful |
| Value for Money | ❌ Specs underwhelm at price | ✅ Strong bang for buck |
Overall Winner Declaration
In the Numbers Freaks Corner, the SEAT MÓ eKickscooter 25 scores 5 points against the XIAOMI M365's 6. In the Author's Category Battle, the SEAT MÓ eKickscooter 25 gets 15 ✅ versus 26 ✅ for XIAOMI M365.
Totals: SEAT MÓ eKickscooter 25 scores 20, XIAOMI M365 scores 32.
Based on the scoring, the XIAOMI M365 is our overall winner. Between these two, the Xiaomi M365 simply feels like the more complete companion: calmer on bad surfaces, more reassuring when you grab the brakes, and far less likely to leave you nervously eyeing the battery halfway home. It's the scooter you grow into rather than grow out of. The SEAT MÓ eKickscooter 25 has its neat tricks-especially if your life is trains, lifts and short pavements-but once you start relying on a scooter as real transport rather than a clever accessory, its limitations show up fast. If you want everyday riding to feel easy and unremarkable in the best way, the M365 is the one that quietly makes your city smaller.
That's our verdict when we try to stay objective – but hey, riding is mostly about emotions anyway, so pick the one that will make you look forward to your commute every single day.