Made-in-Nepal Yatri P2 Officially Launches at NADA Auto Show 2026

Forget the imported badges for a moment. The most exciting two-wheeler at NADA this year was designed and built right here in Nepal.

Sipradi Yatri has officially launched the Made-in-Nepal Yatri P2 electric scooter at the NADA Auto Show 2026, and it arrives loaded with technology that shames a lot of pricier imports: multiple battery options, range-extender capability, and a connected-features list that reads like a flagship. For a homegrown product to walk into the country's biggest auto event and stand toe-to-toe with global brands is no small thing. So what has Yatri actually built? Let's dig in.

First, the question everyone's asking. Yatri hasn't announced the price yet. The company has confirmed that official pricing lands on September 17, deliberately giving buyers time to explore the scooter and its various configurations after the NADA reveal. It's a slightly unusual move, a launch without a number, but it keeps the conversation going right through the festive season.

Design

The Yatri P2 carries a clean, modern maxi-scooter stance that looks every bit the premium product it's aiming to be. It sits on a compact 1,390 mm wheelbase with 165 mm of ground clearance, striking a sensible balance between city agility and the road clearance Nepal's broken tarmac demands. A relatively low 775 mm seat height and a 320 mm floor height keep it approachable and easy to live with for a wide range of riders.

Practicality is baked into the design too. There's 30 litres of boot space for daily storage, and at 140 kg kerb weight, the P2 stays manageable without feeling flimsy. The 14-inch alloy wheels give it a planted, purposeful look, while lighting touches like the Class-D projector LED headlamp, floating position lamp and regeneration-responsive tail lamp lend it a genuinely contemporary face. It's a design that signals substance rather than flash, which suits a home-built product with something to prove.

Performance and Motor

At the heart of the P2 sits a high-power mid-drive PMSM motor producing 10 kW of peak power and a striking 315 Nm of torque at the wheel, with a claimed top speed of 90 km/h. That torque figure is the headline, delivering the kind of instant, muscular acceleration that makes darting through city traffic effortless and climbing Kathmandu's steep inclines a non-issue.

This is a properly quick urban scooter, tuned for the real-world demands of Nepali roads rather than just a spec-sheet flex.

Battery, Range and the Clever Range Extender

Here's where the P2 gets genuinely interesting. It comes in three battery sizes, 3.0 kWh, 3.7 kWh and 5.2 kWh, giving buyers a real spread of choice. The 3.0 kWh version claims 90 km of range, the 3.7 kWh manages up to 112 km, and the top 5.2 kWh unit stretches to 157 km.

But the standout trick is the range extender. Both the 3.7 kWh and 5.2 kWh versions can be fitted with a 1.8 kWh add-on battery, pushing their claimed ranges to 162 km and a remarkable 207 km respectively. That flexibility is a smart answer to range anxiety, letting riders add capacity when they need it for a longer trip. The battery packs use LG lithium-ion cells with built-in thermal runaway protection, an IP67 water-ingress rating, and a dual-architecture protocol that switches seamlessly between operating configurations. Backing it all is a reassuring 8-year or 80,000 km battery warranty.

Charging is quick too. DC fast charging hits 80 percent in around 41 minutes, while AC charging takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes for the smaller batteries and about 2 hours 30 minutes for the 5.2 kWh unit.

Chassis, Suspension and Brakes

The P2 is built on a serious foundation: a high-strength automotive-steel dual-cradle trellis frame. Suspension comes from a 90 mm-travel telescopic front fork paired with dual progressive spring-damper rear shocks, and it rides on 14-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 110/80-14 tubeless tyres.

Braking is handled properly, with dual disc brakes and CBS. There's a 240 mm ventilated front rotor with a three-piston calliper and a 220 mm ventilated rear rotor with a single-piston calliper. That's a genuinely premium braking setup for a scooter, and it signals that Yatri took rider safety seriously.

Technology and Features

This is arguably the P2's strongest suit, and where the made-in-Nepal engineering really shows its ambition. The centrepiece is a fully programmable 7-inch TFT LED cluster with built-in 4G connectivity, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, navigation, media, call access, and even real-time information on nearby DC charging stations. It also serves up Ride Intelligence data covering trip info, state of charge, energy consumption, regen data, and heading, roll and pitch readings.

The companion app extends things further, with proximity detection and keyless start, real-time location tracking, charger availability, trip optimisation, charging notifications, ride and charging logs, and even service booking and history. On the riding side there's terrain-adapting cruise control, multiple drive modes, reverse mode, three levels of regen braking, a hill-hold function, and AC charging modes (Optimized, Eco and Quick). Yatri even threw in an outdoor speaker with configurable sound profiles, an unusual but fun touch.

Yatri P2 Features

• 7-inch programmable TFT LED cluster with 4G connectivity

• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

• Navigation, media and call access

• Real-time nearby DC charging station info

• Ride Intelligence telemetry (trip, SOC, energy, regen data)

• Companion app: keyless start, location tracking, trip optimisation, service history

• Terrain-adapting cruise control and multiple drive modes

• Reverse mode and three-level regenerative braking

• Hill-hold function

• AC charging modes: Optimized, Eco, Quick

• Outdoor speaker with configurable sound profiles

• Integrated tyre pressure monitoring system

Safety and Security

The P2's safety kit is comprehensive. It includes fall detection with automatic power cut-off and location sharing, a floating position lamp, a Class-D projector LED headlamp, and a regeneration-responsive tail lamp. On the security front, an advanced anti-theft system delivers movement alerts, location tracking and a remote immobiliser, giving owners real peace of mind in a market where scooter theft is a genuine worry.

Specifications at a Glance

Price in Nepal

Yatri is keeping the price under wraps until September 17, so buyers will have to wait a few more weeks for the number that matters most. What's clear is that the P2 packs the kind of specification and connected tech that would command a premium from an imported brand. Whether Yatri prices it to reward early adopters or positions it as a genuine premium product is the big question hanging over the launch.

Conclusion

The Yatri P2 is more than just another electric scooter. It's a statement about what Nepali engineering can achieve, a genuinely sophisticated, technology-rich, well-built machine that holds its own against anything imported. From the clever range extender to the flagship-grade connectivity and the serious safety kit, this is homegrown ambition done right.

The only missing piece is the price, and that's the detail that will decide whether the P2 becomes a national success story or a proud-but-pricey showpiece. Come September 17, we'll know. For now, Yatri has given Nepal something worth cheering about at its own biggest auto event.

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