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Niu KQI3 vs Segway-Ninebot Ninebot KickScooter F40 EV in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu2 of 3 trim prices distributor-verified 09 Oct 2026Comparing KQI3 Pro vs KickScooter F40 variants
The short answer

Segway-Ninebot Ninebot KickScooter F40 EV costs रु 6,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Niu KQI3 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Higher power and range make KQi3 Pro strong value for city riders needing daily 15–25 km commutes. Worth the premium over Base for frequent users; suits commuters wanting more speed and range.

Pros
700W peak power and higher 50 km range vs base.
Dual disc brakes with regen and full LED lighting.
App connectivity and multiple riding modes including Sport.
Strong build and 20.3 kg stability yet still foldable.
Cons
No formal ABS or traction control despite higher speed.
No suspension; rough roads reduce comfort.
Standing-only design with no seat or luggage space.
Price premium over cheaper e-scooters and cycles in Nepal.
As of 14 Sept 2026
Choose the Segway-Ninebot Ninebot KickScooter F40 EV if
Segway-Ninebot Ninebot KickScooter F40 EV costs रु 6,000 less ex-showroom.

At around NPR 109,000, the Ninebot KickScooter F40 offers a solid blend of range, build quality, and brand reliability for urban short-distance commuting. It suits tech-savvy riders who want a portable EV for last-mile travel more than those seeking a traditional seated scooter.

Pros
Good 40 km claimed range, adequate for daily city commutes.
Reputable global brand with app connectivity and smart lock features.
Relatively light at about 15.8 kg, easy to fold and carry.
10-inch pneumatic tyres improve comfort over smaller-wheel competitors.
Cons
Stand-up kick-scooter format lacks seat and underseat storage practicality.
Official Nepal-specific specs like power, torque, and safety aids are not clearly published.
Top speed around 30 km/h limits use to short urban hops, not longer intercity trips.
Warranty and after-sales coverage details in Nepal are vague, which may worry long-term owners.
As of 20 Sept 2026
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Niu KQI3 price in Nepal
Niu
रु 1,15,000
Segway-Ninebot Ninebot KickScooter F40 EV price in Nepal
Segway-Ninebot
रु 1,09,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 1,15,000
रु 1,09,000Cheapest
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
Eco Infinity Pvt. Ltd.
I Hub Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
Occasional NIU Nepal festival or launch discounts
1 offer on other variants
cash
No publicly advertised cash discount; sold near listed price Rs. 1,09,000 (As of: 20/09/2026)
Explore full specifications and service support
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Battery
Not disclosed
0.4 kWh
Claimed range
50 km (test cycle not recorded)
40 km (test cycle not recorded)
Drivetrain
Not disclosed
RWD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
1,173 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,202 mm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
19Better
16
Service centres
29Better
8
CCS2 fast chargers
0
0
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Wide deck for comfortable foot placement
·Dashboard: LED
As of 14 Sept 2026
·Wide standing deck with anti-slip surface
·10-inch pneumatic tyres for better ride comfort
·Recommended rider height: 120–200 cm
As of 20 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·NIU Cloud Connected
·Smart App
·Battery Health
·GPS Anti Theft
·Bluetooth Connectivity
·OTA Upgrade
·Smart Unlock
·NIU App: lock scooter, check riding statistics, customise speed
·Folding Mechanism: 2 Step Easy Folding
As of 14 Sept 2026
·Bluetooth connectivity with Segway-Ninebot app
·Smart lock and settings via mobile app
·LED display on handlebar showing speed and mode
As of 20 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·Dual Disc Brakes
·LED Headlight
·LED Brake Light
·LED Tail Light
·Front & Rear Brake Lights
·Mechanical bell
·Rider Minimum Age: 14+
·Tyres: tubeless pneumatic, 241×64 mm size
As of 14 Sept 2026
·Front electronic + rear mechanical brake combination
·Headlamp: integrated LED front light
·Rear brake: mechanical foot brake on mudguard
·Tyres: 10-inch pneumatic tyres, tubeless type
·Ingress protection: IPX5 rated
·Front brake: Electronic brake
As of 27 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·6 Months Warranty
As of 14 Sept 2026
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✨Design & Exterior
·Available Colors: Black, Gold
·Iconic Halo Headlight
·Handlebar: 542 mm Handlebar
·Tires: Wide 9.5” pneumatic tyres
·Front Rear Tyre Size: 241*64 mm
·Tire Type: Tubeless Pneumatic
·Top speed 32 km/h Pro vs 28 km/h lower variant
As of 14 Sept 2026
·Foldable aluminium frame with single stem design
·10-inch wheels, black colourway with orange accents
·Integrated kickstand and folding latch on stem
As of 20 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Officially sold by Eco Infinity as KQi3 Pro
·Ex-showroom Nepal price around NPR 98,600–115,000
·Imported complete electric kick scooter, likely CBU
As of 14 Sept 2026
·Officially sold in Nepal via Oliz Store at Rs. 1,09,000
·Imported as CBU personal mobility eKickScooter, not locally assembled
As of 20 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Niu KQI3
Segway-Ninebot Ninebot KickScooter F40 EV

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 1,15,000
रु 1,09,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 2,300
≈ रु 1,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 1,19,231
≈ रु 1,12,731
EMI / month
≈ रु 2,146 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 2,034 · 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.

Niu KQI3 full detailsSegway-Ninebot Ninebot KickScooter F40 EV full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Segway-Ninebot Ninebot KickScooter F40 EV is रु 6,000 cheaper ex-showroom (5.5%), while the Niu KQI3 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Niu KQI3 if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 21 more service centres in Nepal (29 vs 8); 3 more showrooms in Nepal (19 vs 16).

Choose the Segway-Ninebot Ninebot KickScooter F40 EV if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint

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

Trim prices distributor-verified
2 of 3

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 09 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Niu: 19 showrooms, 29 service centres · Segway-Ninebot: 16 showrooms, 8 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.

Niu KQI3 vs Segway-Ninebot Ninebot KickScooter F40 EV — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Niu KQI3 or Segway-Ninebot Ninebot KickScooter F40 EV?

As of October 2026, the Niu KQI3 starts at Rs 0.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.1 lakh less than the Segway-Ninebot Ninebot KickScooter F40 EV at Rs 1.09 lakh.

What is the price of the Niu KQI3 and Segway-Ninebot Ninebot KickScooter F40 EV in Nepal?

The Niu KQI3 costs Rs 0.99 lakh to Rs 1.15 lakh and the Segway-Ninebot Ninebot KickScooter F40 EV costs Rs 1.09 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Niu KQI3 or the Segway-Ninebot Ninebot KickScooter F40 EV?

These two split the decision: the Segway-Ninebot Ninebot KickScooter F40 EV is रु 6,000 cheaper ex-showroom (5.5%), while the Niu KQI3 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Niu KQI3 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Segway-Ninebot Ninebot KickScooter F40 EV 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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