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Rs 1.45 lakh ex-showroom · ev · updated July 18, 2026
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.
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.
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.
The top UQim variant in Nepal comes with a removable Panasonic lithium-ion battery, so owners can take it indoors and charge from a regular household socket instead of searching for public chargers. It is set up as a one-seater with a simple saddle and upright riding position, aimed at short, solo trips rather than two-up highway use. Equipment is intentionally basic, but you still get electric start and lighting suited to typical urban speeds. Some Nepal-market units add keyless start and remote locking for the motor and wheel, which stands out on the better-equipped variants. There is no underseat boot like you get on a larger scooter and only limited storage space, so buyers should treat it as an agile runabout to sit alongside a car, not as a load carrier for big shopping runs.
In Nepal, the Niu UQim is priced at Rs 1,45,000 ex-showroom according to current local listings, putting it among the most affordable branded electric two-wheelers you can buy. That price undercuts more powerful city EV rivals like the Segway N100, which sits much higher both in performance and cost, and also keeps it below Niu’s own UQi GT and MQi+ models that go after mainstream scooter buyers. Running costs stay very low thanks to the small battery and motor: electricity use is modest, there is no engine oil or petrol, and annual road tax and insurance are relatively light for this category. The UQim is best suited to urban car owners looking for a second vehicle for last-mile commutes, parents wanting a low-speed option for older teenagers, or senior citizens who want a licence-free, easy-to-handle electric moped for errands around town.
For a typical Nepali car buyer, the Niu UQim is less a replacement for the family vehicle and more a specialised urban tool that can save time and money on short, frequent trips. Its limited speed and range are clear trade-offs, but those bring the upside of a low price, simple home charging and very low running costs, especially in dense city cores where cars feel excessive. If your daily usage stays mostly within a few kilometres and you care more about easy parking and licence-free convenience than performance or cargo space, the UQim makes sense as an electric sidekick to your primary car. Those who need longer range, proper two-up comfort or highway capability will be better off moving up to larger Niu scooters or more powerful rivals, even at a higher buy price.
Editorial overview compiled from official specs and Nepali/Indian auto sources · as of 18 Jul 2026.
| Variant | Ex-showroom price |
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| UQim | रु 1,45,000 |
Ex-showroom prices researched from official Eco Infinity Pvt. Ltd. sources.
| Ex-showroom price (UQim) | रु 1,45,000 |
| First-year road tax (Up to 50 W) | रु 1,300 |
| Third-party insurance (Middle wattage band) | रु 1,931 |
| Estimated on-road price | रु 1,48,231 |
Based on a 0.4W engine/motor. Third-party insurance is compulsory; comprehensive cover is optional — see the full insurance calculator or tax calculator for more detail.
Work out your exact figures: insurance calculator · EMI calculator. Bank lending rates vary (Asar 2083 (June/July 2026)); insurance figures follow the NIA motor tariff.
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Specs researched from official sources and Nepali auto portals; see full comparison with rival models.
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As of July 2026, the Niu UQim costs Rs 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom) in Nepal across 1 variant.
Eco Infinity Pvt. Ltd. is the authorized distributor of Niu bikes in Nepal.
Niu has authorized showrooms in Butwal, Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Pokhara. Showroom addresses and phone numbers are listed on this page.
Compulsory third-party insurance for the Niu UQim costs रु 1,931 per year (Middle wattage band, typical band — fixed NIA tariff, identical at every insurer, VAT included). A comprehensive policy on the base variant (declared value Rs 1.45 lakh) is roughly रु 4,389 per year before no-claim discounts.
With banks financing up to 60% of the price (NRB cap) at an indicative 7.5% p.a. over 36 months, the Niu UQim base variant (Rs 1.45 lakh) works out to roughly रु 2,706 per month after a 40% down payment. Actual rates vary by bank (Asar 2083 (June/July 2026)).