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Ather Energy 450 Series vs Niu NQi Sport in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing Ather 450S vs NQi Sport Gloss variants
The short answer

Ather Energy 450 Series costs रु 13,100 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Ather Energy 450 Series if
Ather Energy 450 Series costs रु 13,100 less ex-showroom.
Choose the Niu NQi Sport if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

The Gloss variant offers a premium finish for urban commuters looking for a smart, connected scooter with proven Bosch internals.

Pros
Excellent smart-app connectivity with GPS tracking
Reliable Bosch hub motor performance
Lightweight and easy to maneuver in Kathmandu traffic
Cons
Real-world range is low for long commutes
Lack of fast charging support
Limited underseat storage compared to petrol rivals
As of 09 Sept 2026
12 rows compared
Ather Energy 450 Series price in Nepal
Ather Energy
रु 3,34,900Lowest price
Niu NQi Sport price in Nepal
Niu
रु 3,48,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 3,34,900Cheapest
रु 3,48,000
Range, all variants
रु 3,34,900 – रु 4,34,900
रु 3,48,000 – रु 3,53,000
Variants on sale
5
4
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
Vaidya Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Eco Infinity Pvt. Ltd.
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
6 kW (8.2 PS)
Not disclosed
Max torque
26 Nm
Not disclosed
Battery
2.9 kWh
Not disclosed
Claimed range
122 km (test cycle not recorded)
80 km (test cycle not recorded)
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
131Better
10
Service centres
51Better
25
CCS2 fast chargers
21
0
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Magic Twist not included
·Infinite cruise not included
·Park Assist: reverse riding at button press with taillight alert
·AutoHold: automatic hold on slopes without brakes
As of 15 Sept 2026
·Smart Dashboard
·Dynamic Footrests
·Passenger Handles
As of 30 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Dashboard: 17.7 cm (7”) DeepView display
·Navigation: Not Included
·Industry-first 18-segment EBN display, clearly visible under sunlight and low light
·Answer or reject calls from dashboard
·Play, pause, replay or skip tracks from dashboard
·WhatsApp alerts on dashboard
·Share Live Location feature
·Alexa Skills: check charging status and location via Alexa
As of 15 Sept 2026
·Anti Theft USB Charger
·Real-Time Intelligence: Ride History, GPS Location, Power Supply, Diagnostic
·ECU central controller accessible by app
·Smart key and auto alarm arming
·Motor lock for security
·GPS built into scooter for tracking location
As of 30 Jul 2026
🛡️Safety
·Traction control not included
·Voice Interaction not included
·Dual Disc Brakes
·FallSafe: motor cut-off on fall to prevent accidental acceleration
·Emergency Stop Signal: taillight alert on sudden braking
·Tow & Theft Alerts
As of 15 Sept 2026
·EBS Braking
·Standard front and rear disc brakes
As of 30 Jul 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·Battery Warranty: Up to 8 years or 80,000 km, whichever comes earlier
·Scooter Warranty: 3 years or 30,000 km, whichever comes earlier
·Ather Portable Charger: 3 years warranty, no questions asked
As of 15 Sept 2026
Not disclosed
Design & Exterior
·Colours: Still White, Cosmic Black, Stealth Blue, True Red, Hyper Sand
·Aluminium Chassis
As of 15 Sept 2026
·Iconic Lighting
·Halo Headlight
·Color options: White, Red, Blue, Gray, Black
As of 30 Jul 2026
📊Sales & Imports
Not disclosed
·Imported as CBU from China
As of 09 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Ather Energy 450 Series
Niu NQi Sport

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 3,34,900
रु 3,48,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 3,300
≈ रु 2,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 3,40,131
≈ रु 3,52,231
EMI / month
≈ रु 6,250 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 6,495 · 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 Series full detailsNiu NQi Sport full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Ather Energy 450 Series is the stronger buy: it is रु 13,100 cheaper ex-showroom (3.9%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Ather Energy 450 Series if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 26 more service centres in Nepal (51 vs 25); 121 more showrooms in Nepal (131 vs 10).

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Trim prices distributor-verified
0 of 9

These trims are listed at their published ex-showroom price, but none has been checked against the distributor's own price list yet — so treat the figures as indicative and confirm at the showroom.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Ather Energy: 131 showrooms, 51 service centres · Niu: 10 showrooms, 25 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh
Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Ather Energy 450 Series vs Niu NQi Sport — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Ather Energy 450 Series or Niu NQi Sport?

As of September 2026, the Ather Energy 450 Series starts at Rs 3.35 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.13 lakh less than the Niu NQi Sport at Rs 3.48 lakh.

What is the price of the Ather Energy 450 Series and Niu NQi Sport in Nepal?

The Ather Energy 450 Series costs Rs 3.35 lakh to Rs 4.35 lakh and the Niu NQi Sport costs Rs 3.48 lakh to Rs 3.53 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Ather Energy 450 Series or the Niu NQi Sport?

On our data the Ather Energy 450 Series is the stronger buy: it is रु 13,100 cheaper ex-showroom (3.9%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Ather Energy 450 Series if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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