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Official distributor: Eco Infinity Pvt. Ltd.
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Niu UQim Price in Nepal

Rs 1.45 lakh
ex-showroom · 1 variant · specs verified July 18, 2026
Motor
400 W
Battery
0.77 kWh
Ground clearance
126 mm
Seats
1

About the Niu UQim

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.

Editorial overview compiled from official specs and Nepali/Indian auto sources · as of 18 Jul 2026.

Design & styling

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.

Engine & performance

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.

Features, comfort & practicality

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.

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

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.

Verdict

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.

Variant-wise price list

Every Niu UQim trim on sale in Nepal, at ex-showroom prices.

VariantEx-showroom price
UQimरु 1,45,000

Ex-showroom prices researched from official Eco Infinity Pvt. Ltd. sources. Rows marked ✓ have been cross-checked against the distributor's own price list on the date shown.

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What it actually costs

Pick a variant and a province — ex-showroom, tax, insurance and EMI all update together.

VARIANT

Ex-showroom prices as published by Eco Infinity Pvt. Ltd. Road tax follows the selected province's schedule; third-party insurance follows the fixed NIA motor tariff.

ON-ROAD, BAGMATI (KATHMANDU, LALITPUR, BHAKTAPUR…)
Ex-showroom (UQim)रु 1,45,000
First-year road tax (351 – 1000 W)रु 2,300
Third-party insurance (Middle wattage band)रु 1,931
Estimated on-roadरु 1,49,231
EMI FROM
~रु 2,706/mo
40% down · 36 mo · indicative 7.5% p.a.
COMPREHENSIVE
~रु 4,389/yr
per year, before no-claim discount

Based on a 400 W engine/motor. Electric two-wheeler insurance bands have no published wattage cut-offs, so the middle band is assumed — confirm the exact premium with your insurer. Non-Bagmati province rates are single-source/indicative. Third-party cover is compulsory and priced at the fixed NIA tariff — identical at every insurer. Bank lending rates vary (Asar 2083 (June/July 2026)).

Or open the tax calculator for the full provincial schedule.

Full specifications

Full spec table across all 1 Nepal variant.

SPEC
UQim
रु 1,45,000
Battery & Range
same across range
  • 0.77 kWh battery; 30 km claimed range.
  • 0.77 kWh battery; 30 km claimed range.
Motor, Power & Drivetrain
same across range
  • 0.4 kW electric motor.
  • Single-seat electric moped/scooter format.
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance
same across range
  • Ground clearance: 126 mm.
Dimensions
same across range
  • Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-18).
Cargo
same across range
  • Underseat storage not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-18).
Comfort & Interior
same across range
  • 1-seater layout.
  • License-free use claimed in local coverage (YouTube source; unverified by distributor).
Infotainment & Convenience
same across range
  • Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-18).
Safety
same across range
  • 2-year vehicle warranty and 2-year battery warranty reported.
  • Top speed: 32 km/h.
Design & Exterior
same across range
  • Utilitarian moped styling; exact body specs not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-18).
Sales & Imports
same across range
  • Launched in Nepal at Rs 1.45 lakh by Eco Infinity Pvt. Ltd..
  • Priced at Rs 1,45,000 in Nepal.
Value for Money Verdict
same across range
  • Lowest-priced NIU model in Nepal.
  • Strong value if you want ultra-short urban trips (inference from price/range).

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.

Buying the UQim

WHY THIS ONE
Low entry price for NIU ownership.
Very simple urban commuter focus.
Low road tax reported at Rs 2,000 yearly.
WHAT YOU GIVE UP
Very short range versus other NIU scooters.
Low top speed limits mixed-use practicality.
One-seater only.

Niu UQim rivals in Nepal

Other two-wheelers in Nepal priced close to the Niu UQim.

What Nepali buyers & owners are saying — Niu UQim

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

SENTIMENT
mixed
Discussion volume: low
WHAT BUYERS CARE ABOUT
Range per chargeCharging infrastructure availabilityService and maintenance supportResale valuePrice affordability
WHAT PEOPLE LIKE
Lightweight design suitable for urban commuting
Affordable price point in Nepal
COMMON COMPLAINTS
Limited range of approximately 30 km per charge
Lack of fast charging support
🇳🇵 NEPAL-SPECIFIC TALK — PRICE, SERVICE, RESALE, ROADS
  • Priced at Rs. 145,000 in Nepal
  • Equipped with a 0.77 kWh battery and 0.4 kW motor
  • Offers a range of 30 km per charge

The NIU UQim is competitively priced for its segment but offers a below-average range of 30 km.

AI-compiled from publicly available online discussion (YouTube review comments, forums and Q&A sites) · confidence: low · as of 19 Jul 2026. Quotes are paraphrased summaries of common opinions, not verbatim. Sources: ev-nepal.com, evnewsnepal.com

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Where to buy it

Every outlet below is an authorised Niu dealer. We show what we can verify — an outlet with no published number is listed separately rather than shown as a dead card.

OFFICIAL DISTRIBUTOR
Eco Infinity Pvt. Ltd.
Authorised Niu distributor for Nepal
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OUTLETS
5
CITIES
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Niu Showroom — Hiti Sadan
KATHMANDU · SALES
Sales
Hiti Sadan, Durbar Marg, Kathmandu
Niu Showroom — Kupondole
LALITPUR · SALES
Sales
Kupondole, Lalitpur
Niu Showroom — Ghalate Chowk
BHAKTAPUR · SALES
Sales
Ghalate Chowk, Bhaktapur
Niu Showroom — Kalikanagar
BUTWAL · SALES
Sales
Kalikanagar, Butwal
Niu Showroom — Boudha
KATHMANDU · SALES
Sales
Boudha, Kathmandu
Niu Showroom — Jhamsikhel
LALITPUR · SALES
Sales
Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur

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Frequently asked questions

As of August 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 Bhaktapur, Butwal, Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Pokhara. Showroom addresses and phone numbers are listed on this page.
The NIU UQim costs Rs. 145,000 in Nepal.
The NIU UQim has an approximate range of 30 km per charge.
No, the NIU UQim does not support fast charging.
The NIU UQim comes with a 0.77 kWh battery.
The NIU UQim uses a 0.4 kW electric motor.
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)).

Reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh, Editor · prices & specs compiled from official brand and distributor sources, last verified July 18, 2026 · how we verify