Traveling Across Europe, I Discovered This: China's KuKirin E-Scooter Opened an Awesome Flagship Store in Hungary!

Lately, as I’ve wandered through European cities, my eyes keep darting to the e-scooters zipping past—sleek, zippy, and perfectly suited for a continent obsessed with green travel. Let’s be real: in Europe, where squeezing through narrow streets and ditching car chaos is a daily win, e-scooters aren’t just a trend—they’re a lifestyle. But last week in Budapest? I hit the jackpot at Fuli Shopping Mall: KuKirin, the game-changing e-scooter brand from China, just threw open the doors to its first-ever European flagship store! The energy there? Electric (pun totally intended). I knew I had to share how this "Made in China, Smartly Engineered" star is stealing the show in Europe.

Walked In, Fell in Love: This Techy Showroom Has Your Dream Commute Ride

It was 10 a.m. on July 12, and I was just popping into the mall—until I heard the buzz. The storefront was packed: locals craning to peek inside, Chinese expats grinning as they snapped photos, and distributors clutching catalogs like they’d found a goldmine. Step inside, and it’s even better: sleek white shelves lined with KuKirin’s five star series (C, G, M, S, V)—from featherlight commuter scooters that fit in subway gaps to tough, long-range models built for weekend adventures. Every single one feels like it’s built with "wow" in mind.

I had to test the fan-favorite, obviously. The 215mm-wide deck? Felt like standing on a cloud—no wobbles, just steady confidence. Hit start, and it glided forward, smooth as butter. A staffer laughed when she saw my face: "60km range, and it syncs with your phone app—check battery, track it if it’s parked, even tweak riding modes. Perfect for anyone tired of jostling on buses!" No wonder during soft opening, local shops were already placing orders. On launch day, the test ride line wrapped around the corner—even a group of Hungarian grandpas lingered, asking about speed and safety like they were ready to trade their walkers for wheels.

Why Budapest? This Chinese Brand’s European Plan Is Genius

I chatted with Hao Yuping, the store’s manager, and she broke it down: "Central and Eastern Europe is blowing up for green travel. Budapest’s streets are cozy, not wide—cars are a hassle, bikes wear you out. E-scooters? They fix the 'last 3km' problem like magic."

Turns out, KuKirin wasn’t new to Europe—far from it. Their sales reach 30+ countries, 500,000+ units sold yearly, and Europe? It’s their biggest fan. In Germany, France, Italy—places where e-scooters are everywhere—KuKirin’s share keeps climbing. This Budapest store? It’s a master move. A foothold to wow locals, and a launchpad to reach all of Central and Eastern Europe. Smart? Absolutely.

2018 to 2024: How KuKirin Beat European Brands at Their Own Game

Watching the crowd, I wondered: Europe has tons of local e-scooter brands—what makes KuKirin different?

A team member summed it up: "We sweat the small stuff, from design to repair." Since 2018, KuKirin has lived by two core principles: environmental protection and quality excellence. Think safer lithium batteries, light-but-tough frames, even rust-proof screws (genius for Europe’s rainy days). And they get Europeans: taller? Wider handlebars and footrests. Privacy-focused? App data’s encrypted. No cutting corners, no "one-size-fits-all."

As Ye Xiaorong, Fuli Group’s chairman, said at the launch: "KuKirin isn’t just selling scooters—they’re bringing Chinese smart manufacturing’s best to Europe." That’s the secret, right? They don’t just make a product—they make something that fits how Europeans live.

Closing Thought: Can’t Wait to See KuKirin Everywhere in Europe

As I left, I spotted a Chinese aunt chatting with the team—she runs a local convenience store and wants to stock KuKirin. "My customers will love these," she said. "And it’s nice to sell something from home that’s actually great."

It hit me then: Once, European shelves were all European or American brands. Now? Brands like KuKirin are showing up with products that don’t just compete—they outshine. Next, they’re inviting Hungarian Chinese expats to partner up, to make the brand feel like part of the community. I’m already daydreaming: Next trip to Vienna, or Prague, I’ll turn a corner and see someone zooming by on a KuKirin.