Electric scooters priced below Rs 2.5 lakh in Nepal
Posted On: March 20, 2022 By : Ashmita KCWith the further hike in fuel prices in Nepal, the urge to switch to electric vehicles among Nepalis has become greater than ever. Electric two-wheelers are marginally cheaper than ICE-powered ones in terms of energy-consumption cost and wear and tear cost, and are also sustainable and eco-friendly.
Here are some budget-friendly electric scooter models that are priced below Rs 2.5 lakh in Nepal.
Pure EV Etrance Neo
The Etrance Neo comes equipped with a 67.2 V battery that is capable of generating a maximum power of 2200 watts, and it can achieve a top speed of 60 kmph. The e-scooter takes 4 hours to fully charge via a home-charging outlet, and it provides a range of 90-120 km on a full charge.
The e-scooter’s notable features are the LED headlamp, blinkers, and brake light, 4-inch LCD display, portable battery, anti-theft smart lock, cast-alloy wheels, telescopic suspension, and regenerative braking.
Specifications
| Motor | 2.5 kWh BLDC |
| Power (W) | 2200 |
| Battery | 67.2V 10A |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion |
| Top speed (kmph) | 60 |
| Range (km) | 90-120 |
| Charging time | 4 hours |
| Braking type | Electronic assisted braking system (E-ABS) |
Price in Nepal
| Etrance Neo | Rs 2,49,000 |
Hero Electric Photon and Optima
Hero Electric made a comeback in Nepal (in January 2021) with the launch of three new scooters: the Photon, the NYX, and the Optima, with two of them (Photon and the Optima) priced below Rs 2.5 lakh.
Photon 
Optima
The Photon comes equipped with a larger battery and a more powerful motor than that of the Optima (single battery). Both scooters take 4-5 hours to charge fully, and on a single charge the Photon provides a range of 108 km, 26 km more than the Optima does.
The e-scooters’ notable features are the LED headlamp, digital instrument cluster, portable battery, remote lock, anti-theft alarm, alloy wheels, telescopic suspension, and regenerative braking.
Specifications
| Hero Electric models | Photon | Optima |
| Motor | 1.8 kWh BLDC Hub Motor | 1.5 kWh BLDC Hub Motor |
| Power (W) | 1200-1800 | 550-1200 |
| Battery | 72V / 26Ah | 51.2V/30Ah |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Top speed (kmph) | 45 kmph | 42 kmph |
| Range (km) | 108 | 82 |
| Charging time | 5 hrs | 4-5 hrs |
| Braking type | Combined braking system | Combined braking system |
Hero Electric scooters price in Nepal
| Hero Electric models | Price in Nepal |
| Photon | Rs 2,49,600 |
| Optima (single battery) | Rs 2,09,600 |
Yadea S-like
The S-like is Yadea’s most affordable e-scooter in Nepal. Powering the e-scooter is a 60V 24AH battery that is capable of generating a maximum power of 2000 watts. The vehicle can speed up to 50 kmph. It takes 6 hours to charge the scooter, and on a full charge, it provides a range of 60 km.
The scooter gets a 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster; and the scooter’s LCD display will adjust automatically during the day and night.
Specifications
| Motor | GTR 3.0 |
| Power (W) | 2000 |
| Battery | 60V 24Ah |
| Battery type | ATL Lithium |
| Top speed (kmph) | 50 |
| Range (km) | 60 |
| Charging time | 6 hrs |
| Braking type | Disc (front) and Drum (rear) |
S-like Price in Nepal
| Yadea’s S-like (single battery) | Rs 2,30,000 |
SuperSoco CUx and CUmini
SuperSoco currently has two e-scooters in CU-series: the CUx and the recently launched CUmini.
CUx 
CUmini
The CUx is powered by a 60V 30 Ah battery that generates 2788 watts power, and it can speed up to 75 kmph. The scooter takes 6 hours to charge, and on a full charge, it provides a range of 85 km.
Powering the CUmini is a 48v 20Ah battery (that generates power of 900 watts), which takes 7 hours to charge fully, and it provides a range of 60 km on a single charge. It can speed up to 45 kmph.
The CUmini comes with notable features such as Battery Management System (BMS), remote control (keyless start), anti-theft alarm, mobile charging, light-weight removable battery, and easy battery charging.
In addition to these features, the CUx boasts other features such as a multifunctional switch, cruise control, and engine cut-off side stand.
Specifications
| SuperSoco models | CUx | CUmini |
| Motor | BOSCH 1300W | BOSCH |
| Power (W) | 2788 | 900 |
| Battery | 60V 30Ah | 48v 20Ah |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Top speed (kmph) | 75 | 45 |
| Range (km) | 85 | 60 |
| Charging time | 5-6 | 7 hours |
| Braking type | Dual disc brake | Combined braking system |
SuperSoco scooters price in Nepal
| SuperSoco models | Price in Nepal |
| CUx | Rs 2,49,000 |
| CUmini | Rs 1,79,000 |
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