Strong value as the most affordable Ather with decent real-world range and performance for city use. Best suited to urban riders wanting premium feel and smart features without stretching to 450X pricing.
About NPR 5,000 premium over Standard for SMART R trim Still competitive versus other premium e-scooters in Nepal
Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.
From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 3-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.
Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.
As of August 2026, the Ather Energy 450S starts at Rs 3.25 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.23 lakh less than the Niu NQi Sport at Rs 3.48 lakh.
The Ather Energy 450S costs Rs 3.25 lakh to Rs 3.65 lakh and the Niu NQi Sport costs Rs 3.48 lakh to Rs 3.53 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).
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.