Yatri P2: Nepal's home-grown electric two-wheeler – price, range, charging and who it suits

The Yatri P2 is a Nepali-designed electric scooter with a reported starting price of Rs 3,29,900 for the 3.0 kWh version. It offers 3.0, 3.7 or 5.2 kWh batteries with claimed ranges of 90 to 157 km, a 10 kW peak motor and a 90 km/h top speed.

For years, every electric scooter sold in Nepal was designed somewhere else. The Yatri P2 changes that. It comes from Yatri, a Nepali brand with its design base in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu, and it is sold through a joint venture with the Sipradi group. Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle unveiled it in Kathmandu on 24 August 2026, The Rising Nepal reported, and the company announced the starting price on 18 September.

This buyer's guide is built from what Yatri publishes and what general news outlets have reported. We have not ridden the P2, so there are no riding impressions here.

What the Yatri P2 is

The P2 is a full-size electric scooter with a mid-mounted motor and chain drive, rather than the hub motor (a motor inside the rear wheel) used by many budget scooters. According to Yatri's official site, it is designed, engineered and built in Nepal. The Rising Nepal reported that it was designed at Yatri's research facility in Budhanilkantha and will be made at a plant being set up in Gajuri, Dhading. Onlinekhabar reported that Sipradi Yatri plans to invest about Rs 600 million in that plant, with capacity for up to 50,000 units a year.

Onlinekhabar also reported that the scooter was tested on hill and plains roads across the country, including Jiri, Mulkot, Katari, Bharatpur and Waling.

Price and variants

The P2 is offered with a choice of three battery sizes. You then pick colours and comfort and connectivity options, so the final price depends on how you configure it.

The Rs 3,29,900 starting price was announced by Sipradi Yatri and reported by Onlinekhabar, Setopati and Bizness News on 18 September 2026. Yatri's own website shows no price (it shows "Book now"), so our model page lists the P2 as price on request.

We could not confirm the prices of the 3.7 kWh and 5.2 kWh versions, or of the options, from the company or a general news outlet, so we have left them out. Ask the showroom for a written quote for the exact configuration you want.

Deliveries: Bizness News, quoting the company, reported that the 3.7 kWh and 5.2 kWh versions would be delivered from mid-October to November 2026, and the 3.0 kWh version from December 2026. The Yatri Experience Center in Teku, Kathmandu handles sales.

Motor and performance figures

Two notes on reading these numbers:

• 315 Nm is wheel torque, not motor torque. Wheel torque includes the gearing, so it is always far higher than the motor figure that most brands quote. Do not compare it directly with, say, the 22 Nm that Ather lists for the Rizta. Our glossary explains torque.
• 10 kW is the peak figure on the official site. We could not confirm from an official source whether the smaller-battery versions have the same output, so ask the showroom.

Battery, range and charging

3.0 kWh90 km

3.7 kWh112 km

5.2 kWh157 km

5.2 kWh + range extender207 km

Claimed range by battery (km)

3.0 kWh	90 km
3.7 kWh	112 km
5.2 kWh	157 km
5.2 kWh + range extender	207 km

Source: Yatri official site and launch reports (company claims, not a standard test cycle)

About the range figures. Yatri's 207 km headline needs the optional extender and the largest battery (157 + 50 km). Without the extender, the claims are 90, 112 and 157 km. These are company claims, not results from a standard lab cycle such as IDC, so do not compare them one-to-one with Ather's IDC figures. Read more about range and test cycles.

About charging. The official 41-minute DC fast charging figure does not say which battery it applies to. The same goes for the home-charging time. A bigger battery normally takes longer on the same charger, so ask for the time for your battery size. Onlinekhabar reported a 3.3 kW DC charger, and The Rising Nepal reported a 1,350 W onboard charger. Both reports came from the launch.

Charging network. Yatri's site describes a first phase of 35 charging stations, 15 destinations and four route lines running from Kathmandu along highway, hill and Terai roads. Before you plan a long trip, check in the Yatri app which of these stations are actually working on your route. See our EV charging guide for the bigger picture.

Features we can confirm

From the official site and launch reports:

• 7-inch TFT display with 4G connectivity, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Tyre pressure monitoring and a charger finder showing live availability and distance
• Fall detection that cuts power to the motor, and emergency location sharing with your contacts
• Anti-theft tracking, movement alerts and remote immobilisation
• Hill hold, cruise control, several ride modes and multi-level regenerative braking
• 14-inch wheels, steel chassis, dual disc brakes with combined braking (CBS)
• 30 litres of storage (The Rising Nepal)

We could not find an official kerb weight, seat height or ground clearance. Ask for these if you are shorter or ride rough roads.

Running cost: the arithmetic

Electricity at home is the main running cost. We use the Nepal Electricity Authority's top domestic rate of Rs 11 per unit, plus the 5% VAT on household units above 50 a month that has applied since July 2026. That gives Rs 11.55 per unit, the highest likely rate, so your cost may well be lower.

*Charging from empty to full. Some energy is lost while charging, so the real figure at the meter will be a little higher. Hills and a passenger also cut range.

For comparison, a petrol scooter doing 45 km per litre at Nepal Oil Corporation's Rs 200 per litre costs about Rs 4.44 per km (200 ÷ 45). The 45 km per litre is our assumption, not a brand figure. At 30 km a day, that is roughly Rs 4,000 a month on petrol against under Rs 400 on electricity. The full working is in EV vs petrol in Nepal: the real 5-year cost, and you can try your own numbers in the EV vs petrol cost calculator.

Yatri P2, 3.0 kWh0.39 Rs

Yatri P2, 3.7 kWh0.38 Rs

Yatri P2, 5.2 kWh0.38 Rs

Petrol scooter at 45 km/l (assumed)4.44 Rs

Energy cost per km (Rs)

Yatri P2, 3.0 kWh	0.39 Rs
Yatri P2, 3.7 kWh	0.38 Rs
Yatri P2, 5.2 kWh	0.38 Rs
Petrol scooter at 45 km/l (assumed)	4.44 Rs

Source: Arithmetic in this article: home electricity at Rs 11.55 per unit (NEA top domestic rate plus 5% VAT); petrol at Nepal Oil Corporation's Rs 200 per litre and an assumed 45 km per litre

DC fast charging at public stations is priced by the operator, so check the rate before you rely on it.

Rivals at a similar price

Indicative ex-showroom prices on the official sites, checked October 2026:

On paper, the P2 stands out for its motor output, its 90 km/h top speed and the larger battery choices. The established rivals have longer track records in Nepal and wider service networks. Put them side by side in the compare tool, or browse every option in the electric scooter price list.

Who the Yatri P2 suits

• Riders who want to back a Nepali product and like the idea of a design tested on local roads.
• Commuters with long or hilly daily routes, who can pick the 5.2 kWh battery and use the high power figure.
• Riders who travel between cities and will use Yatri's DC charging network, once the stations on their route are live.
• Tech-minded buyers who want CarPlay or Android Auto, tracking and fall detection.

It may suit you less if you want the lowest price, need a scooter right now (the 3.0 kWh version is due in December), or live far from Kathmandu.

What to check before you book

1. A written, itemised quote for your battery size and every option you add.
2. Delivery date for your exact configuration, and whether the booking amount is refundable.
3. Charging times for your battery, both at home and on DC.
4. Warranty terms in writing. The 8-year/80,000 km battery cover is official. Ask what it counts as a defect, what the scooter's own warranty is, and whether it passes to a second owner.
5. Service. Where is the nearest service point to your home, and what do the first services cost?
6. Charging stations on your routes. Which ones are working today?
7. Registration and insurance. These come on top of the showroom price. Our bluebook, road tax and insurance guide explains the yearly costs.

The P2 is a milestone for Nepal's vehicle industry, and also a new product from a new manufacturer. Get the details in writing and test-ride it on your own daily route.