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Niu UQim Price in Nepal
The Niu UQim price in Nepal is Rs 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom), across 1 variant. The trim price is distributor-verified, last checked 31 August 2026.
About the Niu UQim
The Niu UQim is an ultra-compact, licence-free electric moped aimed at Nepali car owners who want a second city runabout without dealing with fuel queues, parking headaches or traffic jams. It gives up long-distance ability in favour of simplicity, low running costs and easy manoeuvrability, so it ends up in a very different space from regular scooters and works as a genuine alternative to short-hop car use in crowded urban areas.
Editorial overview compiled from official specs and Nepali/Indian auto sources · as of 18 Jul 2026.
Design & styling
The UQim sticks to Niu’s minimalist moped look, with a slim open frame, exposed handlebars and clean bodywork that feels closer to a modern urban gadget than a traditional scooter. Its footprint is kept deliberately small so it can slip through narrow gallis and slot into tight parking spots that would irritate a hatchback owner. The top UQim variant sold in Nepal comes with small-diameter wheels and a basic one-seat layout, underlining that this is a personal urban commuter, not a family scooter. Bright colour options and upright proportions give it decent presence in city traffic, which matters when you are mixing it with larger cars, buses and bikes.
Engine & performance
There is no petrol engine here. The UQim uses a hub-mounted electric motor rated at around 0.4 kW, powered by a removable lithium-ion battery of about 0.77 kWh capacity in the Nepal-spec model. Top speed is capped at roughly 32 km/h, modest by scooter standards but enough for inner-city neighbourhood runs, school drops and office commutes on congested urban roads. Claimed range is about 30 km per charge in the local specification, so it should be viewed as a short-distance tool rather than something for weekend tours. Power delivery is smooth and silent, and because it is electric there is no clutch, no gearshifts and no warm-up routine. For someone used to the automatic ease of a car, that simplicity can be quite appealing.
Variant-wise price list
Every Niu UQim trim on sale in Nepal, at ex-showroom prices.
| Variant | Ex-showroom price |
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| UQim | रु 1,45,000 |
Ex-showroom prices researched from official Eco Infinity Pvt. Ltd. sources. Rows marked ✓ have been cross-checked against the distributor's own price list on the date shown.
What it actually costs
Pick a variant and a province — ex-showroom, tax, insurance and EMI all update together.
Ex-showroom prices as published by Eco Infinity Pvt. Ltd. Road tax follows the selected province's schedule; third-party insurance follows the fixed NIA motor tariff.
Based on a 400 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 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.
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.
Specifications can change without notice — confirm the exact trim with the distributor before you buy.
Full specifications
Full spec table across all 1 Nepal variant.
| SPEC | UQim रु 1,45,000 |
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Battery & Range same across range |
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Motor, Power & Drivetrain same across range |
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Wheelbase & Ground Clearance same across range |
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Dimensions same across range |
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Cargo same across range |
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Comfort & Interior same across range |
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Infotainment & Convenience same across range |
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Safety same across range |
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Design & Exterior same across range |
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Sales & Imports same across range |
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Value for Money Verdict same across range |
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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. Specs researched from official sources and Nepali auto portals.
Buying the UQim
Niu UQim rivals in Nepal
Other two-wheelers in Nepal priced close to the Niu UQim.
What Nepali buyers & owners are saying — Niu UQim
Compiled from Reddit, Quora, YouTube comments, Nepali auto groups and forums.
- NIU scooters in Nepal are distributed by Eco Infinity and a few authorised dealers in major cities like Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Pokhara and Chitwan, with EMI finance options available on larger models.
- The NIU UQim is priced around Rs. 1,45,000 in Nepal in 2026, making it one of the lowest-priced branded EV scooters but with a short practical range suited mainly for short urban commutes.
- Many Nepali buyers worry about after-sales service, spare parts availability and battery replacement cost; online discussions often mention that NIU’s hardware is good but the local service network needs improvement.
- Ground clearance of NIU scooters varies by model; UQim has modest clearance, so it is acceptable on city roads but not ideal for very rough rural tracks or heavy off‑road use.
- Charging is usually done at home using the supplied charger; public charging infrastructure for small scooters like NIU UQim remains limited, so urban users with home or office sockets benefit the most.
- authorized service centers only in major cities (Kathmandu, Pokhara, Bhaktapur, etc.)
- resale value for NIU EVs uncertain – EV second-hand market still nascent in Nepal
- price of NIU UQim is Rs 145,000 as of 2026; premium models cost much more
Community discussion, not our verified answers — figures here are whatever the thread said.
What is the price of a NIU bike in Nepal?
In 2026, NIU electric scooters in Nepal start around Rs. 1.45 lakh for the UQim and go up to Rs. 4–4.5 lakh for the bigger NQi and FX models, depending on variant and dealer.
“1 lakh ma yo peusa bike thoit 😁🤣”
“bakwas raixa break wire tuteko 4 months vayisakyo ajhai payeko xain”
“40 देखि 50 हजारमा पाउनु पर्छ। यति धेरै महङ्गो भएपछि कसरी बजार लिन्छ्?”
“price 90000 saama thik hola.”
“Several users say NIU scooters themselves are decent, but complain that the official service centre in Kathmandu charges high fees for average maintenance and is slow to respond to issues.”
“A Nepali EV price comparison notes that NIU UQim is Nepal’s cheapest international-brand EV scooter at about Rs. 1.45 lakh, but highlights its short 30 km rated range as suitable only for very short city commutes.”
AI-compiled from publicly available online discussion (YouTube review comments, forums and Q&A sites) · confidence: medium · as of 21 Aug 2026. Quotes marked with a platform are real comments; the rest are paraphrased summaries of common opinions. Sources: youtube.com, youtube.com, niu.com.np, evnewsnepal.com, evnewsnepal.com, ev-nepal.com
Owners in China have lived with this for 6 years 9 months
The Niu UQim has been on sale in China 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.
- The UQim's specifications, such as battery capacity and motor power, may vary in the Nepalese market.
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.
- Pricing and warranty terms are specific to each market and may differ in Nepal.
Owner satisfaction in China: 85/100. This is a reading of China owners only — it is not a Nepal sentiment score and is not counted in one. AI-compiled from publicly available owner discussion in China · confidence: medium · as of 14 Aug 2026. Sources: niu.com, niu.com
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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.
Showing the 6 most contactable outlets of 9 in Nepal — see all Niu outlets →
Frequently asked questions
Reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh, Editor · prices & specs compiled from official brand and distributor sources, last updated July 18, 2026 · how we verify