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Ather Energy 450 Apex vs Niu MQi GT in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 18, 2026

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At a glance

	Ather Energy 450 Apex	Niu MQi GT
Ex-showroom price	Rs 5 lakh	Rs 4.75 lakh – Rs 4.85 lakh
Fuel	ev	ev
Variants on sale	1	2
Distributor	Vaidya Energy Pvt. Ltd.	Eco Infinity Pvt. Ltd.

Variant-wise prices (July 18, 2026)

Ather Energy 450 Apex

Performance

रु 5,00,000

Niu MQi GT

MQi GT	रु 4,75,000
MQiGT	रु 4,85,000

Specifications — 450 Apex Performance vs MQi GT MQiGT

Category	Ather Energy 450 Apex	Niu MQi GT
Battery & Range	Not disclosed officially	Claimed range around 90–120 km per full charge (niu.com.np)[4] Dual battery, total energy 2.976 kWh (global-spec, niustore.com)[9] Approx 90 km claimed range, 2.976 kWh battery, 3 kW motor (evnewsnepal.com, Standard trim)[7]
Motor Power & Drivetrain	Not disclosed officially	Electric scooter with hub-mounted brushless motor (global-spec, niustore.com)[9] Rated motor power 3000 W, 3100 W max continuous (global-spec, niustore.com)[9] Top speed about 70 km/h (evnewsnepal.com, Standard trim)[7]
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance	Not disclosed officially	Wheelbase about 1390 mm (54.7 in) (global-spec, niustore.com)[9] Minimum ground clearance about 180 mm (7.1 in) (global-spec, niustore.com)[9]
Dimensions	Not disclosed officially	Length about 1948 mm (76.7 in) (global-spec, niustore.com)[9] Width about 700 mm (27.6 in) (global-spec, niustore.com)[9] Height about 1170 mm (46.1 in) (global-spec, niustore.com)[9] Seat height about 815 mm (32.1 in) (global-spec, niustore.com)[9]
Cargo	Not disclosed officially	Underseat storage limited due to dual batteries; basic small-item space (inferred from layout, global-spec)[9]
Comfort & Interior	Not disclosed officially	Two-up seat with space for rider and pillion (global-spec, niustore.com)[9] Relatively long seat ~30.8 in improves pillion comfort (global-spec, niustore.com)[9]
Infotainment & Convenience	Not disclosed officially	Smart app connectivity with 3-year access included (global-spec, niustore.com)[9] Keyless operation and digital instrument cluster (global-spec, global.niu.com)[1]
Safety	Not disclosed officially	Front and rear disc brakes with CBS on most MQi GT markets (global-spec, motoservices.com)[6] LED lighting improves night visibility (global-spec, global.niu.com)[1]
Design & Exterior	Not disclosed officially	Available in five colours: White, Red, Blue, Black, Gray in Nepal (niu.com.np)[4] Modern, large-body scooter styling for better stability (global-spec, motoservices.com)[6]
Sales & Imports	Not disclosed officially	Official NIU Nepal price listed as Rs 485,000 in 2024 (niu.com.np)[4] Sold via NIU Nepal authorised dealers nationwide (niu.com.np; evnewsnepal.com)[4][7]
Value for Money Verdict	Not disclosed officially	Positioned as NIU’s premium commuter scooter in Nepal line-up (niu.com.np)[4] Higher price but longer range and bigger body than MQi+ Sport (niu.com.np)[4]
Pros	Not disclosed officially	Longer claimed range up to ~120 km per charge (niu.com.np)[4] Multiple colour choices and larger, more stable chassis (niu.com.np; motoservices.com)[4][6]
Cons	Not disclosed officially	Significantly more expensive than smaller NIU models in Nepal (niu.com.np)[4] Underseat storage compromised by dual-battery packaging (global-spec, niustore.com)[9]

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Ather Energy 450 Apex or Niu MQi GT?

As of July 2026, the Niu MQi GT starts at Rs 4.75 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.25 lakh less than the Ather Energy 450 Apex at Rs 5 lakh.

What is the price of the Ather Energy 450 Apex and Niu MQi GT in Nepal?

The Ather Energy 450 Apex costs Rs 5 lakh and the Niu MQi GT costs Rs 4.75 lakh to Rs 4.85 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Ather Energy 450 Apex or the Niu MQi GT?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you — both are listed on the model pages. There is no single winner: the side-by-side table shows exactly where each bike is ahead.

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