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Official distributor: Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)

TVS Orbiter Price in Nepal

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About the TVS Orbiter

TVS Orbiter is TVS’s new urban-focused electric scooter for Nepal, positioned as a smarter alternative to entry-level petrol scooters for city commutes with a strong mix of range, safety tech and practicality. With an IDC-claimed range of up to 158 km, a 3.1 kWh battery and a price around NPR 2.81 lakh, it targets buyers who want to step into EVs without sacrificing everyday usability on Nepali roads.

Editorial overview compiled from official specs and Nepali/Indian auto sources · as of 04 Aug 2026.

Design & styling

Orbiter’s styling is clearly urban and contemporary, with an aerodynamic body and a short front visor that gives it a more motorcycle-like stance than many small city scooters. The industry-first 14‑inch front wheel combined with a 12‑inch rear wheel is a functional design choice, aimed at making the scooter feel more stable and composed over broken city tarmac and patchy surfaces common in Nepal. A flat, long platform seat and straight-line footboard focus on practicality, letting riders sit comfortably upright and carry bags or small loads without feeling cramped. It is offered in three colours – Neon Sunburst, Cosmic Titanium and Martian Copper – so it looks modern enough to appeal to younger buyers while remaining restrained for more conservative users.

Engine & performance

As an electric scooter, the Orbiter trades the usual engine for a hub-mounted BLDC motor paired to a 3.1 kWh battery pack, tuned for smooth, quiet urban acceleration instead of outright speed. The scooter claims an IDC range of up to 158 km on a single charge, with real-world expectations typically lower but still enough to cover most daily city commutes without mid-day charging for many riders. Claimed performance figures such as a top speed around typical city limits and 0–40 km/h acceleration in under 7 seconds put it in the same zone as mainstream 110–125 cc petrol scooters for routine urban use. Multiple riding modes (Eco and Power), cruise control and regenerative braking let riders balance efficiency and response, which helps in stop‑go traffic and short uphill sections common in Kathmandu and other valley cities.

Features, comfort & practicality

Orbiter’s spec sheet is unusually rich for its price band in Nepal. Cruise control, hill-hold assist, reverse or parking assist and regenerative braking are all aimed at making everyday rides less stressful, especially on hilly or congested routes. The 34‑litre under-seat storage is a highlight, large enough to accommodate two helmets in many cases. This makes it genuinely practical for family use or riders who carry laptops, groceries or office bags. Comfort comes from a long flat seat, motorcycle-style telescopic front suspension and ground clearance in the typical Nepali scooter range, so the Orbiter should cope reasonably well with speed breakers and uneven inner-city lanes. A colour LCD cluster with Bluetooth connectivity, turn‑by‑turn navigation, smartphone app support, live location, OTA updates, call alerts and USB charging puts the Orbiter firmly into the connected-vehicle space, an uncommon level of tech in Nepal’s budget EV scooter segment.

Ownership in Nepal — price positioning, running cost & who it suits

With an introductory price of around NPR 2.81 lakh ex-showroom for a single, well-equipped variant, the Orbiter sits above bare-bones 110 cc petrol scooters but under more premium imported EV scooters, targeting urban buyers who want features and long-term savings rather than the lowest upfront cost. For typical city usage, electricity costs per kilometre are expected to be significantly lower than petrol, and the absence of engine oil, clutch and traditional exhaust-related maintenance should keep routine service bills modest. Buyers must still factor in eventual battery replacement over the longer term. The claimed range and available charging times make it best suited to riders with access to home or office charging, such as office commuters, young professionals and small business owners who mostly ride within city limits, rather than intercity highway users. With TVS’s existing network and over a hundred service touchpoints across Nepal already supporting its products, Orbiter offers a relatively low-risk entry into EV ownership for those familiar with the brand’s petrol two-wheelers but ready to move away from rising fuel costs.

Verdict

TVS Orbiter arrives in Nepal as a carefully specced urban EV scooter that focuses on range, safety tech and connectivity instead of headline performance numbers. Its mix of a 14‑inch front wheel, generous boot space, smart features and hill-hold/cruise control fits crowded, uneven Nepali city roads better than many simpler low-cost EV imports. The price puts it up against well-known 110–125 cc petrol scooters and some domestic EV rivals, but the long-term running-cost advantages and feature set are likely to appeal to buyers who value tech and practicality over short-term savings. Orbiter is best seen as a modern urban tool for daily riders who want to future-proof their commute and are ready to embrace EVs, not as a performance toy or long‑distance tourer.

Variant-wise price list

Every TVS Orbiter trim on sale in Nepal, at ex-showroom prices.

VariantEx-showroom price
Orbiter

Ex-showroom prices researched from official Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal) sources.

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Full specifications

Full spec table across all 1 Nepal variant.

SPEC
Orbiter
Dimensions
same across range
  • 845mm Seat Length
Infotainment & Convenience
same across range
  • SmartXonnect App connectivity for vehicle details on phone
Safety
same across range
  • 600+ rigorous safety tests done
  • All key components below the floorboard are IP67 rated
  • Can ride in stagnant water up to a depth of six inches
  • LCD is rain-resistant
Design & Exterior
same across range
  • Neon Sunburst colour option
  • Martian Copper colour option
  • Cosmic Titanium colour option

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.

What Nepali buyers & owners are saying — TVS Orbiter

Compiled from Reddit, Quora, YouTube comments, Nepali auto groups and forums.

SENTIMENT
mixed
52 / 100 · high volume
WHAT BUYERS CARE ABOUT
rangespeedmotor typebraking systempracticalityReal-world mileage/range per charge on Nepali roads and gradientsGround clearance and suspension comfort on broken city roads and village routesCharging time and compatibility with home charging vs public chargers
WHAT PEOPLE LIKE
good for point A to point B commute
excellent range in eco and city mode
practical scooter
Interesting 100 km claimed range is seen as attractive for city commuting in Nepal
Brand trust in TVS as a motorcycle/scooter maker is generally positive among Nepali riders
Expectation that an electric TVS scooter could reduce fuel expenses compared to petrol scooters
Modern and stylish design
Competitive pricing
COMMON COMPLAINTS
hub motor is a major negative
scooter is very slow
low range compared to expectations
no disc brakes
Very little concrete information about Orbiter’s Nepal launch, price, and real-world range is available
Confusion between Indian news/speculation and actual Nepal availability
Buyers worry about charging infrastructure and battery life for hilly, long-distance Nepali use
Underwhelming performance on open roads
🇳🇵 NEPAL-SPECIFIC TALK — PRICE, SERVICE, RESALE, ROADS
  • Most discussion involves speculation based on Indian news; no major Nepali dealer, auto portal, or reviewer has covered an official Orbiter launch in Nepal as of mid‑2026
  • Nepali buyers repeatedly raise concerns about charging stations outside Kathmandu, Pokhara, and major highways when considering any EV scooter
  • Service network and spare parts availability in Nepal are key deciding factors; buyers want assurance TVS Nepal will support batteries and motor parts for Orbiter like existing TVS bikes
  • Price sensitivity is high; many expect Orbiter to be competitive with other EV scooters (e.g., Yadea, NIU, Segway) but are unsure if TVS will price it aggressively in NPR
  • TVS Orbiter launched in Nepal at Rs. 2,81,900
  • Real-world range between 115-120 km per charge
  • Charging infrastructure in Nepal is still developing
💬 QUESTIONS PEOPLE ARE ASKING ONLINE

Community discussion, not our verified answers — figures here are whatever the thread said.

What is the price of TVS Orbiter 100 km range model in Nepal?

No official Nepal price has been declared yet, and any numbers shared online are based on Indian speculation, so they should not be taken as the actual price for Nepal.

average kinda ev, you can't expect much but it does the job

Motor hub me ha... motor alag uper me honi chahiye thi, pani se bachi rahti ha..

Orbiter is rather very slow.... definitely a few weeks after the purchase riders will sense the utter slowness.

range is too low. 150kms needed minimum with rough driving

TVS ki orbiter mein sab kuchh sahi hai bus ek fault hai ismein disc break nahin Hai

People are talking about TVS coming with a 100 km range electric scooter, but I haven’t seen any proper Nepali review or dealer confirming Orbiter here yet, so I’m waiting before deciding.

AI-compiled from publicly available online discussion (YouTube review comments, forums and Q&A sites) · confidence: medium · as of 04 Aug 2026. Quotes are paraphrased summaries of common opinions, not verbatim. Sources: youtube.com, youtube.com, youtube.com, youtube.com, reddit.com, reddit.com

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Sankhu — Choice Auto Traders Pvt. Ltd., Sankhu
Sindhuli — TVS Dudhauli (Ichchha Investment Pvt. Ltd.), Dudhauli, Sindhuli
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Sukhad — Sukhad
Contact number not listed
Surkhet — Shree Bhanu Enterprises, Surkhet
Surunga — Jhapa
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Syanja — Bagale Traders, Waling, Syanja
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Tulsipur — H.B Auto Traders, Tulsipur, Dang
Tulsipur — Shreeyem Auto Pvt. Ltd., Tulsipur, Dang
Yadukuwaha — J & S Auto Center, Yadukuwaha

Frequently asked questions

Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal) is the authorized distributor of TVS bikes in Nepal.
TVS has authorized showrooms in Attariya, Baglung, BALKUMARI, Banepa, Bansgadhi, Bardaghat, Bardibas, Barthwa and more cities. Showroom addresses and phone numbers are listed on this page.
Range is claimed to be around 105 km, but users in Nepal are reporting real-world ranges of about 116 to 120 km.
It can feel weak on steeper hills, and would benefit from more power for stronger performance in Nepali terrain.
Users mainly point to the hub motor setup, the slow top speed, and the absence of disc brakes as the key issues.
There is still very little real-world feedback from Nepali riders, so most people only see the claimed 100 km range and the TVS badge as positive signs and are waiting for official sale and reviews in Nepal.

Reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh, Editor · specs compiled from official brand and distributor sources, last verified August 4, 2026 · how we verify