| Battery & Range | - 2.9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack
- Claimed range up to 150 km per charge
- True range around 111–126 km, variant-dependent
- Fast charging: ~30 km range in 10 minutes, claimed
| - Claimed 90 km range per charge, same battery spec
- 60V, 35Ah lithium-ion battery pack identical to Standard
- Energy use per charge 1560 Wh for Nepal listing
- Charge time stated 5–6 hours
- Battery weight noted as 11 kg
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
- Peak motor power 6.4 kW
- Max torque 26 Nm at motor
- Belt-drive transmission, fixed ratio
| - Electric moped rear hub motor drive layout
- Rated motor power 2100 W
- Max power 2400 W quoted
- Three riding modes: E-Save, Sport, Dynamic
- FOC vector controller for smooth power delivery
- System voltage 60V
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Wheelbase not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Ground clearance not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Wheelbase figure not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Ground clearance not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Dimensions | - Length 1,891 mm
- Width 739 mm
- Height 1,114 mm
- Kerb weight not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Overall length, width, height not shared for Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Seat height and kerb weight not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Cargo | - Underseat storage capacity not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Front storage cubby presence not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Underseat storage capacity not formally specified (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Two-rider load capacity shown visually in Nepal listing
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| Comfort & Interior | - Single-piece seat with stepped design
- Sidestep offered for pillion access
- Suspension type and tuning not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Seat height not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Two-step easy folding mechanism described
- Comfort-oriented seat for two riders implied
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - 7-inch touchscreen display with AOSP OS
- Integrated Google Maps navigation
- Connected scooter features via Ather software stack
- Ride modes selection via touchscreen
| - Smart App connectivity with 3 years subscription
- App-connected features such as tracking and diagnostics implied
- Advanced ECU features like keyless start from global spec
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| Safety | - Front and rear disc brakes, ABS status not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Combined braking or regen details not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Traction or stability aids not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Side-stand cut-off feature not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Front 180 mm hydraulic disc brake fitted
- Tyres: 90/90-12 front, 120/70-12 rear
- Other braking and ABS features not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Lighting and indicator safety details not specified for Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Design & Exterior | - 12-inch alloy wheels front and rear
- Available colours: Salt Green, True Red, Lunar Grey in Nepal
- Sharp, angular bodywork with LED lighting
- Overtone series styling cues not fully detailed for Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - SMART RColor variant noted with special color treatment
- Available colors: White, Black, Blue, including SMART RColor option
- Classic NQi Sport silhouette with modern EV styling
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| Sales & Imports | - Officially imported and sold by Auron Autos
- Launched in Nepal with 2.9 kWh base price Rs 3.85 lakhs
- On-road MRP around NPR 385,000 for 2.9 kWh
- Annual sales volume not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Price from Rs. 3,53,000 for SMART RColor trim
- Sold as higher cosmetic variant over Standard in Nepal
- Positioned within NIU NQi series electric scooter lineup
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| Value for Money Verdict | - Positioned as premium smart EV scooter in Nepal
- Lower entry price than 3.7 kWh variant
- Focus on tech features over outright performance
- Value perception depends on charging access and running costs
| - SMART RColor priced slightly above Standard for style focus
- Appeals to buyers prioritizing aesthetics over hardware upgrades
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| Pros | - Strong performance for city use, 6.4 kW motor
- Advanced touchscreen and connected features
- Competitive introductory price vs larger battery
- Fast charging support via Ather Grid-style chargers
| - Same performance and range as Standard with enhanced styling
- Smart App connectivity standard across variants
- Light removable battery convenient for apartment charging
- Distinctive RColor option to stand out in traffic
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| Cons | - Smaller battery offers less real-world range than 3.7 kWh
- Underseat storage volume not clearly communicated (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Charging and service network still limited in Nepal
- Ground clearance and weight unspecified for local conditions (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Higher price mainly for cosmetic changes, not extra hardware
- Technical specs still limited, no dimension data (As of: 13/07/2026)
- No published fast-charging or DC charging support (As of: 13/07/2026)
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