BYD M6 in Nepal: the seven-seat electric MPV for big families

The BYD M6 is a seven-seat electric MPV at Rs 58,90,000 ex-showroom (indicative price on the official Cimex site, checked October 2026), with a 71.8 kWh battery and 440 km of WLTP range. It suits families who need a third row and a big battery for highway trips; buyers who rarely carry more than five can get similar range for less in a five-seat SUV.

The M6 is BYD's people-carrier in Nepal, sold by Cimex alongside the Atto and Sealion SUVs. Cimex markets it as "Nepal's first premium 7-seater electric MPV". This is a buyer's guide from official figures; we have not driven the M6, so it covers price, battery, space, warranty, running cost and rivals, not how it drives. Full specs are on the BYD M6 model page.

Price and variants

Cimex lists one version. Indicative ex-showroom price on the official site (checked October 2026):

When bookings opened in December 2024, ShareSansar reported a price of Rs 60.15 lakh, with a Rs 1.5 lakh booking discount for a week. Today's list price is Rs 1.25 lakh lower than that (60.15 − 58.90).

Registration, insurance and number plates come on top. Ask the dealer for an itemised quote, and see our guide to road tax and insurance.

Battery, range and charging

Official figures from the Cimex M6 page:

What these mean:

• DC charging. 10% to 80% is 70% of the battery, about 50 kWh (71.8 × 0.7), in the claimed 40 minutes on a charger that can deliver 115 kW. On a slower charger it takes longer.
• Real range will be lower. WLTP is a laboratory figure. A full cabin, hills and air conditioning all cut range.
• Motor figures to confirm. Cimex's page lists 100 kW and 250 Nm. Ask the dealer to confirm these in the registration papers, because motor power also sets your annual tax band.

Space and features we can confirm

From the official Cimex page:

• Seating: 7 adults, with fold-down seats that create a flat load area.
• Boot: up to 580 litres.
• Ground clearance: 170 mm.
• Screen: 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen.
• Roof: panoramic glass skylight.
• Driver assistance and safety: adaptive cruise control, adaptive front lighting, blind-spot detection, door-opening warning and rear cross-traffic alert.

The Nepal page does not list dimensions, airbag count or a crash-test rating. We have left those out rather than borrow overseas figures. Ask for the Nepal brochure.

Warranty

Cimex states an 8-year / 1,60,000 km battery and vehicle warranty, with terms, conditions and exclusions applying. That matches what Cimex lists for the Atto 3.

Our EV battery warranty guide lists the questions to ask.

What it costs to run

Electricity. On NEA's domestic tariff (15-ampere single-phase meter), units above 250 a month cost Rs 11. A 5% VAT on household use above 50 units started in July 2026 (The Kathmandu Post); in September the government was weighing scrapping it. We use the higher figure, Rs 11.55 per unit.

• Full charge at home (71.8 kWh, before charging losses): 71.8 × 11.55 = about Rs 829.
• Example: 1,500 km a month. The WLTP figures work out to about 16.3 kWh per 100 km (71.8 ÷ 440 × 100). For real use with a full cabin we assume 20 kWh per 100 km at the plug; that is our assumption. So 1,500 × 0.20 = 300 units × Rs 11.55 = Rs 3,465 a month, about Rs 2.31 per km.

For comparison, our EV vs petrol guide works out a small petrol car at about Rs 14.29 per km. Try your own figures in the EV vs petrol cost calculator.

Annual tax. With a 100 kW motor, the M6 falls in the 51–125 kW band: Rs 15,000 a year in Bagmati, and between Rs 7,500 and Rs 17,000 across provinces (Ratopati, FY 2083/84).

Loan. Nepal Rastra Bank caps private vehicle loans at 60% of value. On Rs 58.90 lakh that is at most about Rs 35.34 lakh (58.90 × 0.6), so you need at least about Rs 23.56 lakh yourself, plus registration, road tax and insurance. See the EMI calculator.

Rivals at a similar price

Indicative ex-showroom prices on each official Nepal site (checked October 2026):

Wuling Eksion69.2 kWh

BYD M671.8 kWh

Wuling Darion69.2 kWh

BYD Atto 3 Advance49.92 kWh

Battery size: seven-seat EVs near Rs 59 lakh, plus the Atto 3 (kWh)

Wuling Eksion	69.2 kWh
BYD M6	71.8 kWh
Wuling Darion	69.2 kWh
BYD Atto 3 Advance	49.92 kWh

Source: Official Nepal sites of Cimex (BYD) and Wuling Nepal, checked October 2026

In plain words:

• The three seven-seaters are close on paper. Battery sizes are within 2.6 kWh of each other and all three claim 440–445 km WLTP, so range is not the deciding factor.
• Motor power differs. Wuling lists 150 kW for both its models; Cimex lists 100 kW for the M6.
• Warranty differs. Wuling states 8 years or 1,50,000 km on the traction motor and high-voltage battery; Cimex states 8 years / 1,60,000 km on battery and vehicle.
• Darion vs Eksion. The Darion is Wuling's MPV, with dual electric sliding doors and ventilated captain seats; the Eksion is a 5+2 SUV.
• The Atto 3 costs more, seats five and has a smaller battery, but it is the M6's showroom neighbour.

Above this price, the Denza D9 is another electric MPV sold by Cimex, at price on request. The Maxus MIFA 7 is another seven-seat EV; its official price page shows a figure we could not reconcile with other Maxus listings, so ask Himalaya Motrox directly.

Check the closest rival side by side: BYD M6 vs Wuling Darion. Our Wuling seven-seater guide covers the two Wulings in more detail.

BYD M6Rs 58.9 lakhvsWuling DarionRs 59.99 lakhCompare side by side →

Who the M6 suits

• Families of six or seven who want an MPV body rather than a 5+2 SUV.
• Long-trip drivers who want a 71.8 kWh battery and stated 115 kW DC charging. See our Kathmandu to Pokhara EV trip guide.
• Buyers who value BYD's network and an 8-year warranty that covers the whole vehicle.

Look elsewhere if you rarely use the third row (a five-seat SUV costs less for similar range), or if the highest motor power at this price matters to you.

What to check before buying

1. Seat layout in the showroom: sit in the third row and check how the seats fold.
2. Warranty booklet in writing, with the km limit and exclusions.
3. Motor power in the registration papers (it sets your tax band).
4. Home charger supplied, its kW rating, and the installation cost.
5. Service schedule and prices for the first three years.
6. Final delivered price, including any current offer, in writing.

Browse all seven-seat and family EVs in our EV price list.