Chinese micromobility maker Ninebot said its cumulative domestic shipments of intelligent two‑wheel electric vehicles surpassed 10 million units, a milestone it marked with a ceremony at its Changzhou technology factory and a user conference held on the same day. The announcement, made through the company’s official channels on 24 January 2026, puts a public spotlight on a business that has quietly scaled into a mass‑market manufacturer of scooters and light electric vehicles.
The figure reflects several years of rapid expansion in urban micromobility across China, where e‑bikes and electric scooters have become a routine part of daily travel. Ninebot’s achievement is not just a production headline: it signals the maturation of supply chains, higher consumer acceptance of electric two‑wheelers, and the ability to manufacture at scale while keeping unit costs competitive.
Ninebot traces its global profile to the 2015 acquisition of Segway and early strategic ties with Chinese tech investors; today it competes in a crowded domestic market alongside established e‑bike and scooter firms. The company has broadened its lineup beyond personal transporters into shared‑mobility devices, family models and connected products, a diversification that helped drive volumes and deepen its footprint in urban transport ecosystems.
The milestone also highlights the central role of batteries, motors and electronics suppliers concentrated in China’s eastern manufacturing belt. Changzhou, where Ninebot staged the event, is one of several industrial hubs that have developed the tooling, testing and component ecosystems needed for high‑volume electric two‑wheeler production.
For international observers, the 10‑million figure is a reminder that China remains the world’s largest market and factory for light electric vehicles. Firms such as Niu, Yadea and Aima have made China a global export base for affordable micromobility platforms; Ninebot’s scale gives it leverage in sourcing components and pushing incremental innovation on battery management, connectivity and software services.
Regulatory and safety issues will shape the next phase of growth. Cities are still experimenting with lane rules, parking and speed limits, and product standards are tightening as authorities respond to concerns over battery fires and traffic safety. Scale brings scrutiny: larger manufacturers will need to demonstrate robust quality control and regulatory compliance to sustain wider adoption.
Commercially, the milestone positions Ninebot well for export growth and for monetising after‑sales services, fleet management and software subscriptions. But the domestic market is also moving from unit growth to value growth: manufacturers will chase higher‑margin, feature‑rich models and partnerships with ride‑sharing platforms to avoid competing solely on price.
The 10‑million milestone is therefore both celebration and inflection point. It proves that China’s micromobility industry can reach mass volumes, but the next challenge is converting ubiquity into durable profit pools through technology upgrades, service offerings and safer, better‑regulated urban integration.