Yatri, a Nepali brand, has launched a new electric scooter, the ‘Yatri P-2’, which is designed and manufactured entirely in Nepal. The P-2 is available in three battery options, with the 5.2 kWh model claimed by the company to cover a distance of up to 157 kilometers on a full charge. Sipradi Yatri has announced plans to invest approximately NPR 600 million to produce the P-2 and to install DC chargers at 35 locations across the country. Kathmandu, 8 Bhadra.
Sipradi Yatri introduced the P-2 with multiple battery capacities to the market, offering customers a choice among 5.2 kWh, 3.7 kWh, and 3 kWh battery models. According to the company, the largest 5.2 kWh battery variant can travel up to 157 kilometers on a single charge. Meanwhile, the 3.7 kWh model covers 112 kilometers, and the 3 kWh model can travel up to 90 kilometers per full charge.
The company also plans to install DC chargers at 35 locations nationwide to support the scooter users. The P-2 supports DC chargers with a capacity of 3.3 kW. This feature aims to ensure accessible charging services for customers traveling long distances. Beyond being an electric scooter, the Yatri P-2 comes equipped with smart features such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, a real-time energy meter, and a smart display.
Before its market release, the P-2 underwent rigorous testing in diverse geographic regions of Nepal, including Terai, hilly areas, and challenging road conditions. Testing locations included Jiri, Kathmandu, Mulikot, Katari, Bharatpur, and Waling. Developed in partnership between Sipradi Trading and Yatri Motorcycles, the P-2 is positioned as an electric scooter wholly designed, engineered, and produced in Nepal. This marks a significant step toward professional production of electric two-wheelers based on Nepali design and technology. Sipradi Yatri plans to invest around NPR 600 million in the plant with an annual production target of up to 50,000 units of the P-2.
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