Yatri P-2: The making of a Nepali electric scooter

The Yatri P-2 electric scooter represents a significant homegrown technological endeavor in Nepal, born from over two years of dedicated research, design, engineering, and extensive road testing. Yatri emphasizes that the scooter is meticulously crafted to suit Nepal's unique road conditions and riding environments.

Krishna Prasad Shrestha, Yatri's Head of Product, explained that the development process began with a simple sketch, gradually evolving into a fully engineered product. Before physical manufacturing, engineers rigorously tested individual components through computer simulations. This digital phase allowed them to assess how critical parts like the chassis and swingarm would withstand stress, rough roads, and potential impacts from potholes, identifying weaknesses months in advance.

Once designs passed simulations, physical components underwent durability testing. The scooter was then put through real-world road trials, with data meticulously compared against simulation results. This iterative process ensures the scooter's resilience and performance in challenging conditions.

Beyond the mechanical aspects, the Yatri P-2 boasts a sophisticated electrical and electronic architecture. Engineers designed a complex system, including a wiring harness with over 150 wires, which is thoroughly tested on a dedicated bench before installation. Key components like the display, vehicle control unit (VCU), and throttle are integrated and tested together, ensuring functions such as the stand switch and turn indicators operate correctly, and data transmits seamlessly to the mobile application.

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The first form was a sketch. It starts with a sketch and gradually develops into the final product.