NIU NQi GTS Standard vs River Indie Comparison in Nepal 2026
The NIU NQi GTS starts at Rs 4.2 lakh and the River Indie at Rs 3.7 lakh in Nepal, so the River Indie costs Rs 50,000 less (14%). On a single charge the NIU NQi GTS is rated for about 85 km (WLTP est., 100 km claimed by the brand) and the River Indie for about 136 km (WLTP est., 160 km claimed on the IDC cycle). Battery sizes are 3.12 kWh and 4 kWh. Figures on this page are for the NIU NQi GTS Standard and the River Indie.
The NIU NQi GTS comes with a warranty of 2 years or 20,000 km. Pick the NIU NQi GTS if its design, features list or nearest dealer suit you better; on the specs we hold the two are close. Pick the River Indie if you want to spend less or you want more range per charge.
NIU NQi GTS vs River Indie
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Complete view of all specifications in one place
Overview
Price
↓ lower
Fuel Type
Range
↑ higher
Battery
↑ higher
Motor Power
↑ higher
Battery / Fuel
Battery Capacity
↑ higher
Range (WLTP)
↑ higher
Company Claimed Range
Range Standard
Normal Charging
Performance
Motor Power
↑ higher
Top Speed
↑ higher
Seating Capacity
Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
↑ higher
Ground Clearance
↑ higher
Features
| Spec name | Electric NIU NQi GTSStandard Rs. 4,20,000 |  Electric River Indie Rs. 3,70,000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
💰Price & Value3 specs | |||
Price ↓ lowerTotal cost before taxes and subsidies | Rs. 4,20,000 | Rs. 3,70,000 | |
Est. EMI ↓ lowerEst. monthly EMI, 40% down, 10% p.a., 5-year loan | Rs. 5,354/mo | Rs. 4,717/mo | |
Fuel Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel or Hybrid | Electric | Electric | |
⚡Performance7 specs | |||
Motor Power ↑ higherMaximum power output of the electric motor | 3 kW | 6.7 kW Best | |
Battery Capacity ↑ higherTotal energy storage capacity of the battery pack | 3.12 kWh | 4 kWh Best | |
Engine Torque Peak torque (Nm @ rpm) | N/A | 26 Nm | |
Top Speed ↑ higherMaximum speed under ideal conditions | 80 km/h | 90 km/h Best | |
🔋Range & Efficiency8 specs | |||
Range (WLTP) ↑ higherWLTP range, or a WLTP-equivalent estimate when the company figure uses another test cycle | 85 km (est.) | 136 km (est.) Best | |
Company Claimed Range Range per charge as claimed by the manufacturer, on the test cycle shown below | 100 km | 160 km | |
Standard Range testing standard (WLTP, NEDC, etc.) | brand-claimed | IDC | |
Normal Charging Full charge time using standard AC charger | AC Charging, 6 hours | N/A | |
📏Dimensions5 specs | |||
Length Vehicle length in millimeters | 1890 mm | N/A | |
Width Vehicle width in millimeters | 740 mm | N/A | |
Height Vehicle height in millimeters | 1222 mm | N/A | |
Wheelbase ↑ higherDistance between front and rear axle centers | 1326 mm | N/A | |
Ground Clearance ↑ higherLowest point clearance from ground | 180 mm Best | 177 mm | |
✨Features2 specs | |||
Seating Capacity Maximum number of passengers | 1 seats | 2 seats | |
Features Comparison
| Feature | NIU NQi GTS | River Indie |
|---|---|---|
Safety6 features | ||
| Airbags Number of airbags | 0 | 0 |
| ABS / Stability Anti-lock braking and stability control | 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) | , | |
ADAS10 features | ||
| Cruise Control Standard or Adaptive Cruise Control | , | |
| 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 | ||
| Parking Sensors Ultrasonic parking sensors | , | |
| 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 | , | |
Comfort7 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 | , | |
| 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) | , | |
Technology10 features | ||
| 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 | Color 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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