| Battery & Range | - 31Ah 18650 lithium battery, claimed range 55 km
- Energy per charge 1488 Wh
- Charge time approx. 7 hours
| - 72V20Ah lithium battery, claimed 60–100 km range (bikebazarnepal.com)[5]
- Charging time approx. 7–8 hours (bikebazarnepal.com)[5]
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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
| - Tailored brushless hub motor, peak 2400 W power (bikebazarnepal.com)[5]
- Maximum torque output rated at 150 Nm (bikebazarnepal.com)[5]
- Rear-wheel drive electric scooter with regen braking (techlekh.com)[10]
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Wheelbase approximately 1241 mm
- Ground clearance approximately 126 mm
| - Ground clearance listed as 130 mm (techlekh.com)[10]
- Kerb weight around 80 kg (techlekh.com)[10]
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| Dimensions | - Vehicle weight with battery about 72 kg
- Seating capacity 2 riders
| - Overall length 1755 mm (bikebazarnepal.com)[5]
- Overall width 675 mm (bikebazarnepal.com)[5]
- Overall height 1135 mm (bikebazarnepal.com)[5]
- Maximum loading capacity 150 kg (techlekh.com)[10]
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| Cargo | - Underseat storage suitable for small items, no official volume
| - Under-seat storage capacity 22 liters (techlekh.com)[10]
- Flat floorboard adds small extra carrying space
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| Comfort & Interior | - Two-up seat optimized for two riders
- Ergonomic riding position for urban commuting
| - Step-through scooter design for easy mounting
- Dual shock suspension front and rear
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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
| - Smart key system with remote unlocking (onlinekhabar.com)[3]
- Keyless start and anti-theft alarm features (onlinekhabar.com)[3]
- Mobile app connectivity for status and settings (onlinekhabar.com)[3]
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| Safety | - Front and rear hydraulic disc brakes
- Regenerative braking to recover energy
- LED lighting for better visibility
| - Dual disc brakes front and rear (techlekh.com)[10]
- Regenerative braking system included (techlekh.com)[10]
- LED lighting improves visibility (onlinekhabar.com)[3]
- Anti-theft alarm integrated with smart key (onlinekhabar.com)[3]
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| Design & Exterior | - MQi-series step-through scooter design
- Compact urban-focused frame, 10-inch wheels
| - Modern, minimalist body with enclosed front fascia (nepaldrives.com)[4]
- Available colors: Red, Black, Blue, White (techlekh.com)[10]
- 10-inch anti-skid tyres front and rear (techlekh.com)[10]
- LED headlight and taillamp styling (onlinekhabar.com)[3]
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| Sales & Imports | - Sold via NIU dealers in major cities incl. Kathmandu
- Positioned as entry urban EV scooter in Nepal
| - Officially launched in Nepal January 2022 (onlinekhabar.com)[3]
- Sold via IHub/Bijuli Dai and authorized showrooms (bijulidai.com)[8]
- On-road MRP widely reported as Rs 2,91,000 (nepaldrives.com)[4]
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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
| - Positioned as Segway’s most affordable smart scooter in Nepal (bikebazarnepal.com)[5]
- Value seen in strong range and smart features at sub-3 lakh price (onlinekhabar.com)[3]
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| Pros | - Affordable EV scooter price for Nepal market
- Bosch motor reliability and smart app features
| - Good claimed range of 60–100 km per charge (bikebazarnepal.com)[5]
- Regen braking and dual disc setup for safety (techlekh.com)[10]
- Smart key and app connectivity enhance convenience (onlinekhabar.com)[3]
- Competitive pricing versus other branded EV scooters (nepaldrives.com)[4]
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| Cons | - Range limited to about 55 km per charge
- Top speed 45 km/h may feel slow on ring roads
| - Charging time of 7–8 hours on standard AC (bikebazarnepal.com)[5]
- Top speed limited to around 58 km/h (bikebazarnepal.com)[5]
- Fast-charging or CCS2 capability not mentioned
- Limited official detail on suspension and rider ergonomics
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