Ather 450 Apex Performance vs NIU Gova 05 Comparison in Nepal 2026
The Ather 450 Apex starts at Rs 5 lakh and the NIU Gova 05 at Rs 3.45 lakh in Nepal, so the NIU Gova 05 costs Rs 1.55 lakh less (45%). On a single charge the Ather 450 Apex is rated for about 126 km (WLTP est., 157 km claimed on the IDC cycle) and the NIU Gova 05 for about 85 km (WLTP est., 100 km claimed by the brand). Battery sizes are 3.7 kWh and 3.2 kWh. Figures on this page are for the Ather 450 Apex Performance and the NIU Gova 05.
Warranty cover: Ather 450 Apex, 3 years / Unlimited km, Battery: 5 years; NIU Gova 05, 2 years, Battery: 2 years. Pick the Ather 450 Apex if you want more range per charge or you often use rough or broken roads. Pick the NIU Gova 05 if you want to spend less.
Ather 450 Apex vs NIU Gova 05
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Overview
Price
↓ lower
Fuel Type
Range
↑ higher
Battery
↑ higher
Motor Power
↑ higher
0-100 km/h
↓ lower
Battery / Fuel
Battery Capacity
↑ higher
Range (WLTP)
↑ higher
Company Claimed Range
Range Standard
Normal Charging
Performance
Motor Power
↑ higher
Top Speed
↑ higher
Acceleration
↓ lower
Seating Capacity
Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
↑ higher
Ground Clearance
↑ higher
Features
| Spec name |  Electric Ather 450 ApexPerformance Rs. 5,00,000 | Electric NIU Gova 05 Rs. 3,45,000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
💰Price & Value3 specs | |||
Price ↓ lowerTotal cost before taxes and subsidies | Rs. 5,00,000 | Rs. 3,45,000 | |
Est. EMI ↓ lowerEst. monthly EMI, 40% down, 10% p.a., 5-year loan | Rs. 6,374/mo | Rs. 4,398/mo | |
Fuel Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel or Hybrid | Electric | Electric | |
⚡Performance7 specs | |||
Motor Power ↑ higherMaximum power output of the electric motor | 7 kW Best | 3 kW | |
Battery Capacity ↑ higherTotal energy storage capacity of the battery pack | 3.7 kWh Best | 3.2 kWh | |
Engine Torque Peak torque (Nm @ rpm) | 26 Nm | N/A | |
Top Speed ↑ higherMaximum speed under ideal conditions | 100 km/h Best | 80 km/h | |
Acceleration ↓ lower0–100 km/h time | 2.9s (0-40 km/h)s | N/A | |
🔋Range & Efficiency8 specs | |||
Range (WLTP) ↑ higherWLTP range, or a WLTP-equivalent estimate when the company figure uses another test cycle | 126 km (est.) Best | 85 km (est.) | |
Company Claimed Range Range per charge as claimed by the manufacturer, on the test cycle shown below | 157 km | 100 km | |
Standard Range testing standard (WLTP, NEDC, etc.) | IDC | brand-claimed | |
Normal Charging Full charge time using standard AC charger | 750W Home Charger, 5 hours 45 mins | AC Charging, 5-6 hours | |
📏Dimensions5 specs | |||
Length Vehicle length in millimeters | 1837 mm | 2008 mm | |
Width Vehicle width in millimeters | 734 mm | 685 mm | |
Height Vehicle height in millimeters | 1115 mm | 1166 mm | |
Wheelbase ↑ higherDistance between front and rear axle centers | 1295 mm | N/A | |
Ground Clearance ↑ higherLowest point clearance from ground | 170 mm Best | 140 mm | |
✨Features2 specs | |||
Seating Capacity Maximum number of passengers | 2 seats | 2 seats | |
Available Colors Available exterior color options | Indium Blue | N/A | |
Features Comparison
| Feature | Ather 450 Apex | NIU Gova 05 |
|---|---|---|
Safety6 features | ||
| Airbags Number of airbags | 0 | , |
| ABS / Stability Anti-lock braking and stability control | CBS | CBS |
| TPMS Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | ||
| ISOFIX Child seat anchor points | , | |
| Hill Hold Hill Hold / Hill Start Assist | ||
| LED Headlight LED headlight (vs older halogen) | ||
ADAS9 features | ||
| Cruise Control Standard or Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | |
| Emergency Braking (AEB) Autonomous Emergency Braking | ||
| Lane Assist Lane Departure Warning / Keeping Assist | ||
| Blind Spot Detection Blind Spot Monitoring | ||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert Alerts to crossing traffic when reversing | ||
| 360° Camera 360-degree surround-view camera | ||
| Auto Hold Holds brake on incline / at lights without driver input | ||
| Driver Attention Monitor Warns when driver inattention is detected | ||
| Auto Headlamps Headlights switch on automatically in low light | ||
Comfort8 features | ||
| Climate Control AC / climate control system | ||
| Sunroof Sunroof / Panoramic roof | ||
| Heated/Ventilated Seats Seat heating and/or ventilation | ||
| Keyless Entry & Start Keyless entry with push-button start | ||
| Drive Modes Selectable driving modes (Eco / Sport / Comfort / Off-road etc.) | Eco, Sport | , |
| Electronic Parking Brake EPB instead of a mechanical handbrake | ||
| Riding Modes Selectable ride modes (Eco / City / Sport etc.) | ||
| Reverse Assist Slow reverse mode for parking (EV scooters and bikes only) | ||
Technology13 features | ||
| Infotainment Central touchscreen display | 7-inch TFT Touchscreen (Snapdragon 212) | , |
| Instrument Cluster Digital instrument display | 7-inch Digital | LCD Digital |
| Connectivity Apple CarPlay / Android Auto | Ather App + Bluetooth 5.0 + WiFi + 4G LTE + WhatsApp | NIU App + Bluetooth |
| Wireless Charging Wireless phone charging pad | ||
| Connected Car Tech Connected vehicle telematics (e.g. Suzuki Connect, BlueLink, NIU App) | ||
| Display Type Instrument display panel: LCD / Color LCD / TFT | 7-inch TFT | Digital LCD |
| TFT Display Full-colour TFT instrument panel (vs. monochrome LCD) | ||
| Bluetooth Bluetooth pairing for music / call alerts / nav prompts | ||
| Companion App Manufacturer mobile app for ride logs / nav / OTA | ||
| Regenerative Braking Recaptures energy under deceleration | ||
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) Powers external devices/appliances from the battery | ||
| One-Pedal Driving Heavy regen lets the car coast-and-stop on accelerator release alone | ||
| Swappable Battery Battery pack can be lifted out and charged separately, critical for renters / apartment dwellers | ||
Prices and more comparisons
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