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Ather Energy 450 Apex vs Niu MQi GTin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 01 Sept 2026Comparing Performance vs MQiGT variants
The short answer

Niu MQi GT costs रु 15,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Ather Energy 450 Apex if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.
Choose the Niu MQi GT if
Niu MQi GT costs रु 15,000 less ex-showroom.

Positioned as NIU’s premium commuter scooter in Nepal line-up Higher price but longer range and bigger body than MQi+ Sport

Pros
Longer claimed range up to ~120 km per charge
Multiple colour choices and larger, more stable chassis
Cons
Significantly more expensive than smaller NIU models in Nepal
Underseat storage compromised by dual-battery packaging
As of 18 Jul 2026
12 rows compared
Ather Energy 450 Apex price in Nepal
Ather Energy
रु 5,00,000
Niu MQi GT price in Nepal
Niu
रु 4,85,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 5,00,000
रु 4,85,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 5,00,000
रु 4,75,000 – रु 4,85,000
Variants on sale
1
2
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
Vaidya Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Eco Infinity Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
No model-specific cash discount officially listed online
bundled
Standard charger included; EMI via partner banks
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
6 PS
Not disclosed
Max torque
26 Nm
Not disclosed
Battery
Not disclosed
2.976 kWh
Claimed range
Not disclosed
120 km
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
75Better
9
Service centres
17
19Better
CCS2 fast chargers
21
0
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
Not disclosed
·Two-up seat with space for rider and pillion
·Relatively long seat ~30.8 in improves pillion comfort
As of 18 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Voice control to answer or reject calls
·Voice control to play, pause, replay or skip tracks
·WhatsApp alerts shown on dashboard
·Share Live Location feature
·Park Assist (ride in reverse via button press, with taillight alert)
·AutoHold (holds scooter on slopes without brakes)
·Alexa Skills (check charging status and location via Alexa)
As of 17 Aug 2026
·Smart app connectivity with 3-year access included
·Keyless operation and digital instrument cluster
As of 18 Jul 2026
🛡️Safety
·Multi-Mode Traction Control with Rain, Road, and Rally modes
·Dual Disc Brakes
·FallSafe (motor cut-off on falls)
·Emergency Stop Signal (taillight alert on sudden braking)
·Tow & Theft Alerts
As of 17 Aug 2026
·Front and rear disc brakes with CBS on most MQi GT markets
·LED lighting improves night visibility
As of 18 Jul 2026
Design & Exterior
·Aluminium chassis
As of 17 Aug 2026
·Available in five colours: White, Red, Blue, Black, Gray in Nepal
·Modern, large-body scooter styling for better stability
As of 18 Jul 2026
📊Sales & Imports
Not disclosed
·Official NIU Nepal price listed as Rs 485,000 in 2024
·Sold via NIU Nepal authorised dealers nationwide
As of 18 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Ather Energy 450 Apex
Niu MQi GT

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 3-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 5,00,000
रु 4,85,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 2,300
≈ रु 3,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 5,04,231
≈ रु 4,90,231
EMI / month
≈ रु 9,332 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 9,052 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

Ather Energy 450 Apex full detailsNiu MQi GT full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Ather Energy 450 Apex vs Niu MQi GT — questions buyers ask

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

As of September 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, September 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. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each bike is ahead.

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