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Suzuki’s first electric scooter, the e-Access, has undergone real‑world range testing in India, giving a clearer picture of how the model might perform if it comes to Nepal.
What the Indian test found
Indian road tests of the Suzuki e-Access show a real‑world range of about 88 km on a full charge, compared to the company’s claimed 95 km range under official test cycles.
The scooter uses a 3.07 kWh LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery paired with a 4.1 kW motor producing 15 Nm, with a top speed of around 70–71 km/h according to manufacturer data. The test was mainly done in the more powerful “Ride A” mode; using the Eco mode is expected to increase range slightly.
Charging with the standard portable charger takes roughly 6.5 hours for a full charge, while a DC fast charger (where available) can cut that down to about 2 hours 15 minutes for 0–100%. According to Suzuki’s official specifications, the scooter delivers energy consumption of around 39 Wh/km, which translates to roughly 28–29 km per kWh in practical use.
Price context for Nepali buyers
In India, the e-Access has been launched at around Rs 1.88 lakh ex‑showroom, which translates to roughly Rs 3–3.5 lakh in Nepali rupees before local taxes and dealer margins. After customs duty, VAT and other charges, a possible Nepal retail price could easily cross Rs 4.5–5 lakh if imported at similar positioning.
That would place the e-Access well above mainstream petrol scooters like the Suzuki Access 125 already sold in Nepal, and into the bracket of higher‑end electric scooters and entry‑level motorcycles.
Is the e-Access likely for Nepal?
Suzuki’s petrol scooters, especially the Access 125, are already present and well‑regarded in Nepal for comfort and practicality. Social posts from Nepali auto pages have begun highlighting the e-Access as Suzuki’s first EV scooter, suggesting growing interest, but no official launch announcement has been made for Nepal yet.
If Suzuki Nepal decides to bring it, the e-Access would offer:
- A familiar Access family design with an electric powertrain.
- Urban‑focused range of 80–90 km per charge, enough for daily city commuting.
- LFP battery chemistry, which generally favours longer cycle life and thermal stability over outright range.
However, its relatively high expected price and moderate range mean it would mainly appeal to city riders who value brand reliability, low running costs and are ready to pay a premium for an established manufacturer’s first EV scooter.
For now, Nepali buyers should watch Suzuki’s India rollout and performance more closely: if the e-Access gains traction there and Suzuki expands EV infrastructure, it increases the chances that this scooter could be officially introduced in Nepal in the coming years.
Reported by the Nepal AutoMart news desk. Prices verified against Nepal AutoMart's own distributor-sourced data.
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