Price list: 8 best electric cars available in Nepal as of January 2023

Best electric vehicles in Nepal. Photo: Onlinekhabar collage
Best electric vehicles in Nepal. Photo: Onlinekhabar collage

The search for the best electric cars now has been a race not only in Nepal but all over the world. With electrification being a topmost priority, and vehicles using some of the most amounts of fossil fuels, electric cars are now the future of mobility.

In Nepal too, people are searching for the best electric cars, whether they are buying new or switching from fossil-fueled to electric cars. There are some absolute best electric cars available currently and new and improved electric cars are getting available in the near future in Nepal.

So, here we have a list of the eight best electric cars in Nepal as of January 2023:

SN Models Price
1 Neta V Rs 3,799,000
2 TATA Nexon EV XM – Rs 3,899,000
XZ+ – Rs 4,099,000
XZ + Lux – Rs 4,299,000
3 BYD ALL-NEW E6 Rs 5,900,000
4 Hyundai Kona EV NS – Rs 6,096,000
GL 100 KW – Rs 6,196,000
GLS 100 KW – Rs 6,456,000
5 Nissan Leaf Rs 6,499,000
6 Kia Niro EV Rs 6,990,000
7 MG ZS EV Rs 8,199,000
8 Hyundai Iqoniq 5 Rs 11,696,000

1. Neta V

Made by the Chinese company Honzon Auto, Neta V was officially brought by CG motors in Nepal in 2022. It is already loved by the Nepali people and is the cheapest on this list of the best electric cars. It is in the SUV segment and has the same design language as the Tesla Model 3. It has a 38.5 kWh battery, which on a full charge can run a maximum distance of 410km, according to the company. The EV has a large 14.6-inch display to control almost all the features of the car, which supports the Android and Apple systems.

Neta V Photo: CG motors
Neta V Photo: CG Motors

Specifications

Dimensions (Length, width, height) 4070mm×1690mm×1540mm
Battery 38.5 kWh
Seating capacity 5
Top speed 101 km/h
Charging duration 6-8 hours with a regular charger
Range 401 km
Brake Front: Ventilated disc
Rear: Disc
Boot space 335 litres
Kerb weight 1151 kg
Ground clearance 160 mm

The price of Neta V is Rs 3,799,000.

2. TATA Nexon EV

One of the best electric cars of 2022 in Nepal is from TATA Motors. The TATA Nexon EV is probably the most-seen electric car in Nepal currently. The electric car has been a favourite since its arrival. It has a 30.2 kWh battery, which on a full charge gives a maximum range of 312km. It has a ground clearance of 205mm and a height of 1606mm. The battery can charge fully in 8.5 hours from a regular charger whereas it can charge from 0-80 per cent in 60 minutes using a fast charger.

TATA Nexon EV Photo: TATA Nepal
TATA Nexon EV Photo: TATA Nepal

Specifications

Dimensions (Length, width, height) 3993mm X 1811mm X 1606mm
Battery 30.2 kWh
Seating capacity 5
Top speed 120 km/h
Charging duration 8.5 hours with a regular charger
Range 312km
Brake Front- Disc
Rear- Drum
Boot space 350 litres
Kerb Weight 1400kg
Ground clearance 205mm

The price of the TATA Nexon EV is as follows for the available variants:

Models Price
XM Rs 3,899,000
XZ+ Rs 4,099,000
XZ + Lux Rs 4,299,000

3. BYD ALL-NEW E6

The Chinese company BYD is also one of the most popular electric vehicle brands in Nepal. BYD ALL-NEW E6 is one of the best electric cars available in Nepal. The ALL-NEW E6 has a 71.7kWh battery, which on a full charge gives 522km of range. The battery can be charged fully within two hours using a 60kW DC charger. It also has a 10.1-inch manual rotatable carpet. It has a seating capacity of five people.

BYD ALL-NEW E6 Photo: Cimex Nepal
BYD ALL-NEW E6 Photo: Cimex Nepal

Specifications

Dimensions (Length, width, height) 4695mm X 1810mm X 1670mm
Battery 71.7 kWh
Seating capacity 5
Top speed 130 km/h
Charging duration 2 hours with DC fast charger
Range 522km
Brake Front-Vented Disc
Rear- Disc
Boot space 580 litres
Kerb weight 1930kg
Ground clearance 175mm

The price of BYD ALL-NEW E6 is Rs 5,900,000.

4. Hyundai Kona EV

Another loved and one of the best electric cars in Nepal is Hyundai Kona EV. The electric version of the Hyundai Kona, the compact electric SUV, has a battery capacity of 39.2kWh. The battery delivers a range of about 305km on a full charge, according to the company. It has a top speed of 155km/h and can reach a speed of 100km/h in 9.9sec. It has a seating capacity of five people and a boot space of 332 litres.

Hyundai Kona EV Photo: Laxmi Motors Nepal
Hyundai Kona EV Photo: Laxmi Motors Nepal

Specifications

Dimensions (Length, width, height) 4180mm X 1800mm X 1555mm
Battery 39.2 kWh
Seating capacity 5
Top speed 155 km/h
Charging duration 8-10 hours with a regular charger
Range 305km
Brake Front: Ventilated disc
Rear: Solid disc
Boot space 332 litres
Kerb weight 1685-1743kg
Ground clearance 172mm

The price of the Hyundai Kona EV is as follows for the available variants:

Models Price
Ns Rs 6,096,000
GL 100 KW Rs 6,196,000
GLS 100 KW Rs 6,456,000

5. Nissan Leaf

The Japanese company Nissan released its first electric car in Nepal in 2022. Nissan Leaf is one of the best electric cars that came to Nepal recently. It has a 40kWh lithium-ion battery delivering a range of 311km on a full charge. The electric car is hatchback in design and has a look like most Nissan cars. The boot space is 435 litres and has a ground clearance of 150mm. It has a top speed of 144km/h and a seating capacity of five people.

Nissan Leaf Photo; Nissan Nepal
Nissan Leaf Photo; Nissan Nepal

Specifications

Dimensions (Length, width, height) 4480mm X 1790mm X 1540mm
Battery 40 kWh
Seating capacity 5
Top speed 144 km/h
Charging duration 7.5 hours with a regular charger
Range 311km
Brake Front: Ventilated disc
Rear: Disc
Boot space 435 litres
Kerb Weight 1544kg
Ground clearance 155mm

The price of Nissan Leaf is Rs 6,499,000.

6. Kia Niro EV

Kia has some of the best electric cars and Kia Niro EV is one of them currently available in Nepal. Kia Niro EV has a lithium-ion polymer battery with a capacity of 64 kWh and gives a range of 460km on a full charge according to the company. It has a maximum speed of 167km/h and can reach a speed of 0-100km/h in 7.8sec. It has a ground clearance of 160mm and a boot space of 451 litres. It also has an 8-inch colour touch display with Apple car play.

Kia Niro EV Photo: Kia Nepal
Kia Niro EV Photo: Kia Nepal

Specifications

Dimensions (Length, width, height) 4355mm X 1805mm X 1545mm
Battery 64kWh
Seating capacity 5
Top speed 167 km/h
Charging duration 9-10 hours with a regular charger
Range 460km
Brake Front: Ventilated disc
Rear: Solid disc
Boot space 451 litres
Kerb Weight 1748kg
Ground clearance 160mm

The price of Kia Niro EV is Rs 6,990,000.

7. Mg ZS EV

One of the best electric cars from the British car company MG motors in Nepal is MG ZS EV. MG ZS EV has a 44.5 kWh battery, which can give a range of almost 428km* (at 60km/h). It has a top speed of 140km/h and can reach 0-100 km/h in 8.5sec. It has a boot space of 470 litres and a ground clearance of 177mm. The seating capacity is five. It also has an 8-inch colour screen on the centre console.

MG ZS EV Photo: MG Nepal
MG ZS EV Photo: MG Nepal

Specifications

Dimensions (Length, width, height) 4314mm X 1809mm X 1644mm
Battery 44.5kWh
Seating capacity 5
Top speed 140 km/h
Charging duration 7.5hours with a regular charger
Range 428km
Brake Front: Disc
Rear: Disc
Boot space 470 litres
Kerb Weight 1566kg
Ground clearance 177mm

The price of MG ZS EV is Rs 8,199,000.

8. Hyundai Ioniq 5

Might be the most loved electric car and also the winner of World Car of the Year 2022 from Hyundai is Hyundai Ioniq 5. With a retro-modern look, Hyundai Ioniq 5 is one of the best electric cars available in Nepal currently. This model has a 58kWh battery which gives a range of 375km on a single charge. It has a top speed of 185km/h and can reach 0-100km/h in 5.2 seconds. It has a boot space with a capacity of 537 litres. It also has a 12.3-inch digital screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Ioniq 5 has a seating capacity of five people.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Photo: Laxmi Motors
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Photo: Laxmi Motors

Specifications

Dimensions (Length, width, height) 4635.5mm X 1889.76mm X 1600.2mm
Battery 58kWh
Seating capacity 5
Top speed 185 km/h
Charging duration 7 hours with a regular charger
Range 375km
Brake Front: Disc
Rear: Disc
Boot space 527 litres
Kerb weight 1830kg
Ground clearance 155mm

The price of Hyundai Ioniq 5 is Rs 11,696,000.

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