| Battery & Range | - 157 km claimed range (ev-nepal.com).
- 3.7 kWh battery capacity (ev-nepal.com).
| - Dual 4th‑gen NIU Energy lithium batteries, removable
- Claimed city range up to 90 km per charge
- Battery type: NIU Energy Lithium with smart BMS
- Charging via standard home AC socket, portable chargers included
- EVNewsNepal states 2.976 kWh battery capacity
- EVNewsNepal claims 90 km range; mentions 76 km WLTP
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - 7 kW motor output (ev-nepal.com).
| - Equipped with BOSCH hub motor, rear‑wheel drive
- City top speed claimed at 70 km/h
- EVNewsNepal lists motor rated at 3 kW
- Multiple riding modes selectable from handlebar controls
- Reverse mode available for easier maneuvering
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-17).
| - Minimum ground clearance 180 mm (MQi GT EVO manual, China-spec)[4]
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| Dimensions | - Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-17).
| - Overall dimensions not disclosed on niu.com.np/mqi-gt (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Seat height figure not provided for Nepal‑spec (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Cargo | - Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-17).
| - Under‑seat storage available; exact volume not disclosed
- Flat floorboard area usable for small bags
- Factory luggage boxes or racks not listed on Nepal page (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Comfort & Interior | - Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-17).
| - Two‑person seating with integrated rear footrests
- Wide seat designed for urban comfort
- Suspension tuned for city riding; technical details not disclosed
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-17).
| - Digital LCD/TFT display with speed and battery info
- Bluetooth‑enabled smart connectivity via NIU app
- App offers GPS tracking and ride statistics
- Keyless start functionality mentioned as a feature
- Connected‑scooter functions including alerts and remote diagnostics
- Riding modes selectable; display shows mode status
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| Safety | - Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-17).
| - Combined Braking System (CBS) listed as ABS: CBS in features
- LED lighting improves visibility in traffic
- Regenerative braking assists with battery recovery
- Reverse mode reduces risk during tight maneuvers
- Smart app can help locate scooter if stolen
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| Design & Exterior | - Apex variant listed as sold in Nepal (ev-nepal.com).
| - Modern NIU family design with circular LED headlamp
- Large‑frame scooter proportions for better road presence
- LED headlight with daytime running light ring
- Multiple body colors; exact Nepal palette not listed
- Integrated grab rails and sleek rear section
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| Sales & Imports | - Nepal price listed at Rs 5,00,000 (ev-nepal.com).
- Distributor site hosts 450-series brochure marked exclusively for 450X, not Apex (atherenergy.com.np).
| - Sold through authorised NIU dealers in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Pokhara, Chitwan
- EVNewsNepal lists EMI from around NPR 8,074/month over 5 years
- NIU offers seven electric models in Nepal including MQi GT
- Imported as a fully built electric scooter; local assembly not mentioned
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| Value for Money Verdict | - Highest-priced Ather 450-series variant in Nepal listing (ev-nepal.com).
- Range gain over 450X is the main selling point (evnewsnepal.com).
| - Positioned as mid‑to‑upper segment urban EV scooter
- Price around NPR 4.75 lakh on‑road for Standard trim
- EVNewsNepal calls MQi GT an adequate choice in EV scooter market
- Value driven by features: app, LED lights, CBS, removable batteries
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| Pros | - Longer claimed range than 450X (evnewsnepal.com).
- Same compact electric-scooter package (ev-nepal.com).
| - Removable dual batteries improve charging flexibility
- Smart app, Bluetooth, and connected‑car features
- CBS braking and regen enhance safety and efficiency
- Respectable claimed range for daily urban commuting
- Authorised dealer presence beyond Kathmandu valley
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| Cons | - Key Nepal-market specs are not officially published in the distributor brochure found (atherenergy.com.np).
- Higher price than 450X (ev-nepal.com).
| - Exact official range figures vary between sources
- Ground clearance and dimensions not transparently published
- Top speed 70 km/h may limit highway usability
- On‑road price relatively high versus some local EV competitors
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