Name spellings: Niu RQIEV. These refer to the Niu RQI EV on this page.
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Niu RQI EV Price in Nepal
The Niu RQI EV price in Nepal is Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom), across 2 variants. Niu RQI EV key specs: 5.184 kWh battery, 141 km claimed range, 167 mm ground clearance. 1 of 2 trim price is distributor-verified, last checked . Eco Infinity Pvt. Ltd. has not published a price for 1 of 2 — ask a Niu dealer for that one.
Niu RQI EV variant prices in Nepal
Every Niu RQI EV trim on sale in Nepal, at ex-showroom and estimated on-road prices. In Bagmati Province (Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur) the estimated on-road price of the 1 priced trim is रु 10,04,231, including first-year road tax and third-party insurance.
Ex-showroom prices compiled from Nepal AutoMart news and official brand/distributor sources. Rows marked ✓ have been cross-checked against the distributor's own price list on the date shown. On-road adds first-year road tax for the selected province and third-party insurance at the fixed NIA tariff.
Based on a 7500 W engine/motor. Electric two-wheeler insurance bands have no published wattage cut-offs, so the middle band is assumed — confirm the exact premium with your insurer. Non-Bagmati province rates are single-source/indicative. Third-party and comprehensive cover protect against different risks. Third-party cover is compulsory and priced at the fixed NIA tariff — identical at every insurer. Bank lending rates vary (Asar 2083 (June/July 2026)). Or open the tax calculator for the full provincial schedule. Read the EV road-tax guide for electric-vehicle bands and provincial differences.
Key specs & features
The figures buyers ask for first, per variant — drivetrain, seating, safety kit, screen, charging and clearance. Only what we hold a real source for is listed; anything we have not confirmed is left out rather than guessed.
- Max power
- 6.8 PS
- Max torque
- 450 Nm
- Battery
- 5.184 kWh
- Claimed range
- 141 km (test cycle not stated)
- Ground clearance
- 167 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1455 mm
- Kerb weight
- 186 kg
- Seat height
- 825 mm
- ABS
- Dual-channel ABS
- Front brake
- Discofficial brochure
- Rear brake
- Discofficial brochure
- Tyres
- Tubelessofficial brochure
- Instrument cluster
- TFT
- Headlamp
- LED
- Traction control
- Yes
Figures marked with a source come from the distributor's own specification sheet or official brochure. Specifications can change without notice — confirm the exact trim with the distributor before you buy.
Where the variants actually differ
8 categories separate these variants. Everything else is shared across the range.
Variants differ in: Battery & Range, Motor, Power & Drivetrain, Cargo, Comfort & Interior, Infotainment & Convenience, Safety, Warranty & After-sales, Design & Exterior — highlighted below.
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Amber rows mark a genuine difference between variants. Grey italic means the figure has not been published for Nepal — we leave the gap visible rather than filling it from another market's spec sheet. Verified figures were checked against the official brochure. Other specifications are researched and may need distributor confirmation.
Buying the RQI
What Nepali buyers & owners are saying — Niu RQI EV
RQI EV problems, pros & cons from owners→Compiled from the public discussions linked below. Comments may refer to older prices or other-market versions; use the current variant price list above for Nepal prices.
- Price discussions in Nepal center on Rs 9.99 lakh ex-showroom for the single variant.
- Nepali content frames the model as a premium niche EV rather than a mass-market commuter.
- Buyer interest appears tied to service support, battery cost, and whether the range fits daily Nepal city use and occasional highway riding.
- price very steep even by Nepal import duties (Rs 9,99,000 ex-showroom) compared to local 125-cc ICE bikes and EV scooters
- buyers outside major cities express worry over service centre access and parts supply
- roads and ride-conditions in Kathmandu/Bhaktapur favour high ground clearance but rough patches still challenge suspension
- charging infrastructure still sparse so home charging needed
“I hope it gets launched in Nepal soon.💞 Its an interesting motorcycle.”
“Beautiful bike, for about 6000 - 7000 euros would be a great purchase.”
“Cant wait for it. I just want it!”
“I need this!!...Hopefully by the end of 2021”
“A Nepali auto page posts the NIU RQi price in Nepal as Rs 9.99 lakhs.”
Online
AI-compiled from publicly available online discussion (YouTube review comments, forums and Q&A sites) · confidence: medium · as of 14 Sept 2026. Quotes marked with a platform are real comments; the rest are paraphrased summaries of common opinions. Sources: niu.com.np
Owners in Europe have lived with this for 2 years 3 months
The Niu RQI EV has been on sale in Europe longer than in Nepal, so owners there have answered questions Nepali owners are only starting to. This sits alongside the Nepali sentiment above — it does not replace it. It is sold there as the Niu RQi Sport.
- The European RQi Sport uses a mid-mounted 7,500 W motor and is marketed with a top speed around 110 km/h and dual 72 V 36 Ah batteries (≈5.2 kWh), matching NIU’s global specs; if the Nepal version is advertised with different motor power, battery capacity or top speed, owner comments on performance and range would need to be adjusted accordingly.
- European models prominently feature dual‑channel ABS, traction control, multiple ride modes and app‑connected telematics. If any of these electronic features are omitted or altered in the Nepal specification, European owners’ praise or complaints about those systems would not fully apply.
- Some European units are reported with premium-brand tyres and brakes (e.g., Pirelli, Brembo). If the Nepal version uses different tyre or brake suppliers, feedback on grip and braking feel from European owners could differ from the experience in Nepal.
Resale value, service and spare-part costs, warranty terms and charging coverage are set by each market — different duty, different dealer networks, a different used-car market. Read these as context on the vehicle's reputation, never as figures for Nepal.
- European owners frequently comment on the RQi Sport’s purchase price and positioning as a relatively affordable electric motorcycle compared with other European offerings, but price and perceived value do not apply to Nepal.
- Some riders discuss the availability and quality of local NIU dealers and service support in their countries; those service network experiences are specific to European markets, not Nepal.
- A few owners mention insurance classification and costs as being favorable or comparable to 125–300cc petrol bikes in their own countries, which may differ entirely from Nepalese insurance practices.
- Discussions of charging convenience often reference home charging standards, public socket access, or local regulations in European cities; these charging-network conditions are market-specific and do not transfer to Nepal.
Owner satisfaction in Europe: 72/100. This is a reading of Europe owners only — it is not a Nepal sentiment score and is not counted in one. AI-compiled from publicly available owner discussion in Europe · confidence: low · as of 14 Sept 2026. Sources disagreed on which market this model is established in (China was also reported), so treat it as indicative. Sources: niu.com.np
What reviewers & owners say
Reviews and owner experiences.
Owner and reviewer opinions from the last 3 months · as of 28 Oct 2026.
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Where to buy it
Every outlet below is an authorised Niu dealer. We show what we can verify — an outlet with no published number is listed separately rather than shown as a dead card.
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Reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh, Editor · prices & specs compiled from official brand and distributor sources, last verified · how we verify