| Battery & Range | - 31Ah 18650 lithium battery, claimed range 55 km
- Energy per charge 1488 Wh
- Charge time approx. 7 hours
| - 48V 31Ah 4th Gen NIU lithium-ion battery, 18650 cells
- Claimed range 70–80 km per full charge
- Charging time about 6–7 hours on standard charger
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - Rear hub Bosch motor, rated power 1200W
- Max continuous power 1400W
- Top speed 45 km/h, three ride modes
| - 1200 W Bosch hub motor with 1500 W peak power
- FOC vector controller with NIU self-adaptive motor control
- Top speed limited to 45 km/h for city use
- Rear hub-mounted direct drive, no gears
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Wheelbase approximately 1241 mm
- Ground clearance approximately 126 mm
| - Wheelbase 1300 mm for compact urban maneuverability
- Ground clearance 180 mm, suitable for Nepali speed bumps
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| Dimensions | - Vehicle weight with battery about 72 kg
- Seating capacity 2 riders
| - Length 1910 mm, width 740 mm, height 1128 mm
- Seat height 840 mm, relatively tall for a scooter
- Kerb weight 75 kg including battery
- Max loading capacity 227 kg including rider, pillion, cargo
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| Cargo | - Underseat storage suitable for small items, no official volume
| - Underseat space limited; more of a step-through moped layout
- Designed to carry small bags on floorboard and rear seat rather than big underseat boot
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| Comfort & Interior | - Two-up seat optimized for two riders
- Ergonomic riding position for urban commuting
| - Upright riding position with flat seat for rider and pillion
- 14‑inch wheels help ride stability over bad roads
- Relatively high seat may not suit very short riders
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - Smart LCD dashboard with riding info
- NIU smart app with GPS tracking, diagnostics
- Keyless start and remote features via app
| - NIU app connectivity with GPS and vehicle data via smart ECU
- Keyless start and remote locking/unlocking via smart key
- Multiple riding modes selectable from handlebar controls
- Regenerative braking (EBS) to recover energy while slowing
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| Safety | - Front and rear hydraulic disc brakes
- Regenerative braking to recover energy
- LED lighting for better visibility
| - Front and rear disc brakes with CBS combi braking
- 360° lighting system with LED headlamp, indicators, tail-lamp
- Anti-theft alarm and GPS-based tracking via NIU Cloud
- Tubeless tyres front and rear for puncture safety
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| Design & Exterior | - MQi-series step-through scooter design
- Compact urban-focused frame, 10-inch wheels
| - Minimalistic, open-frame moped-style design for city agility
- 14‑inch alloy wheels, tyre sizes 90/90‑14 front, 100/80‑14 rear
- Available body colours include red, blue, black in Nepal
- LED lighting elements give modern, distinctive night-time look
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| Sales & Imports | - Sold via NIU dealers in major cities incl. Kathmandu
- Positioned as entry urban EV scooter in Nepal
| - Officially sold in Nepal by Eco Infinity under name UQIGT
- Introductory Nepal price listed as Rs 255,000
- Positioned as NIU’s most affordable city-focused e-scooter in lineup
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| Value for Money Verdict | - Competitive pricing around NPR 2.76 lakh on-road
- Good for short urban commutes due to moderate range
| - Competitive price for Bosch-motor NIU with smart features
- Best suited for short urban commutes under ~20–25 km each way
- Lower top speed limits highway versatility but reduces energy use
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| Pros | - Affordable EV scooter price for Nepal market
- Bosch motor reliability and smart app features
| - Lightweight 75 kg chassis makes it easy to handle in traffic
- Reputed Bosch motor and NIU battery tech for reliability
- Smart app, GPS, anti-theft, and regenerative braking at this price
- High loading capacity 227 kg despite compact size
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| Cons | - Range limited to about 55 km per charge
- Top speed 45 km/h may feel slow on ring roads
| - Top speed only 45 km/h; not ideal for ring-road or highways
- Real-world range of 70–80 km may feel limited for some users
- Minimal underseat storage compared to conventional scooters
- Seat height 840 mm can be tall for shorter riders
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