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Ather Energy 450X vs Niu FQi 300 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu2 of 5 trim prices distributor-verified 14 Oct 2026Comparing 3.5 kWh Battery vs FQi 300 variants
The short answer

Niu FQi 300 costs रु 49,900 less ex-showroom. 450X has 1.7 PS more power.

Choose the Ather Energy 450X if
450X has 1.7 PS more power.
Choose the Niu FQi 300 if
Niu FQi 300 costs रु 49,900 less ex-showroom.

Price Rs. 3.85 lakhs positions FQi 300 as premium e-scooter Strong 150 km claimed range enhances daily usability Dual-battery system and regen braking add efficiency Smart app and connectivity improve ownership experience Limited official disclosure on core dimensions is a drawback (As of: 18/07/2026) Good warranty coverage for EV components

Pros
High claimed range up to 150 km per charge
Powerful 4.8 kW motor with strong torque
Regenerative braking for added efficiency
Dual lithium-ion battery system with ~4.04 kWh capacity
Convenient storage: front pocket + XL under-seat
Smart app connectivity, GPS and anti-theft
Cons
Battery capacity, chemistry, and detailed specs not in brochure
Single trim only; no lower-cost variant option
Limited public data on fast-charging infrastructure for model (As of: 18/07/2026)
As of 30 Aug 2026
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Ather Energy
रु 4,34,900
Niu FQi 300 price in NepalNiu FQi 300 price in Nepal
Niu
रु 3,85,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 4,34,900
रु 3,85,000Cheapest
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
Vaidya Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Eco Infinity Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
3 offers on other variants
cash
Introductory launch price Rs. 3,85,000 for FQi 300
Explore full specifications and service support
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
6 kW (8.2 PS)+1.7 PS
6.5 PS
Max torque
26 Nm
190 Nm+164 Nm
Battery
Not disclosed
4 kWh
Claimed range
161 km (test cycle not recorded)
150 km (test cycle not recorded)
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
1,837 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,160 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
165 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
146Better
19
Service centres
76Better
29
CCS2 fast chargers
21
0
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Dashboard: 17.7 cm (7”) TFT touchscreen
·Magic Twist: Included
As of 27 Sept 2026
·Smooth Suspension System that absorbs bumps and rough terrain
·Seat height: 760 mm.
As of 25 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Navigation: Google Maps
·Voice Interaction: Included
·Pro package: Rs. 57,000 (crossed out) + Included
As of 27 Sept 2026
·Fully digital dashboard displays speed, battery level and trip data
·Smart app connectivity via NIU Smart App enabling GPS-based tracking, cloud connectivity and diagnostic information
·Anti-theft alerts via app
·Keyless operation
·Parking assist and reverse function
As of 25 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·Traction control: Included
·Multi-Mode Traction Control with 3 modes: Rain, Road, Rally
·Dual Disc Brakes
·FallSafe: motor cut off in case of falls to prevent accidental acceleration
·Emergency Stop Signal: taillight alerts on sudden braking
·Tow & Theft Alerts
As of 27 Sept 2026
·Combined braking system
·Front disc brakes visible
·Rear brake: 180 mm rear disc (Nepal distributor website, Nepal market).
As of 25 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·Optional Eight70 Battery warranty add-on: + Rs. 12,499
·Battery Warranty: Up to 8 years or 80,000 km, whichever comes earlier
·Scooter Warranty: 3 years or 30,000 km, whichever comes earlier
·Ather Portable charger: 3 years Warranty, no questions asked
As of 27 Sept 2026
·Two-year warranty on the motor and battery
As of 25 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·Colours: Cosmic Black, True Red, Space Grey, Lunar Grey, Still White, Hyper Sand, Stealth Blue
As of 27 Sept 2026
·Styled as an urban adventure electric scooter
·Signature LED matrix headlamps
·LED taillight and indicators
·Five color options: Black, Blue, Red, Beige/Tan and White
·Alloy wheels visible
As of 25 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
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·Distributed by Efinity Nepal under NIU Nepal brand
·Showrooms listed at Teku, Pokhara, Kupondole
·Imported as electric scooter; single Nepal variant only
·Launch showcased at NIAMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2025
·Two-year warranty on motor and battery in Nepal
·Available via NIU outlets in Kathmandu and Pokhara
As of 18 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Ather Energy 450X
Niu FQi 300

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 3-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 4,34,900
रु 3,85,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 3,300
≈ रु 3,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 4,40,131
≈ रु 3,90,231
EMI / month
≈ रु 8,117 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 7,186 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

Ather Energy 450X full detailsNiu FQi 300 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Niu FQi 300 is रु 49,900 cheaper ex-showroom (13%), while the Ather Energy 450X is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Ather Energy 450X if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 47 more service centres in Nepal (76 vs 29); 127 more showrooms in Nepal (146 vs 19).

Choose the Niu FQi 300 if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you drive loaded, or climb steep gradients often

Measured: 164 Nm more torque.

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Price movements we logged
1 recorded since September 2026

Each is a dated change we applied to a published ex-showroom price after checking it. A logged change may be a distributor's revision or our own correction coming into line with the official figure — the log says which way each one moved, and when, not why.

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Trim prices distributor-verified
2 of 5

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 14 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Ather Energy: 146 showrooms, 76 service centres · Niu: 19 showrooms, 29 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh
Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Ather Energy 450X vs Niu FQi 300 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Ather Energy 450X or Niu FQi 300?

As of October 2026, the Ather Energy 450X starts at Rs 3.65 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.2 lakh less than the Niu FQi 300 at Rs 3.85 lakh.

What is the price of the Ather Energy 450X and Niu FQi 300 in Nepal?

The Ather Energy 450X costs Rs 3.65 lakh to Rs 4.35 lakh and the Niu FQi 300 costs Rs 3.85 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Ather Energy 450X or the Niu FQi 300?

These two split the decision: the Niu FQi 300 is रु 49,900 cheaper ex-showroom (13%), while the Ather Energy 450X is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Ather Energy 450X if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Niu FQi 300 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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