Cheapest electric cars in Nepal (2026): the 20 lowest-priced EVs, ranked by price
Wheels of Nepal · Last updated: · 10 min read
The cheapest electric car in Nepal is the Seres Mini EV at Rs 17,49,000, followed by the Henrey Mincar (Rs 19,95,000) and the Wuling Mini EV (Rs 20,99,000). The cheapest EV with a range figure on the stricter WLTP test is the BYD ATTO 1, from Rs 30,75,000 (see all BYD car prices in Nepal and MG car prices). Every electric car, scooter and bike on sale is in our EV price in Nepal list.
Searches for "cheapest electric car in Nepal" and "cheapest EV car in Nepal under 30 lakhs" are growing, and no wonder: electric models were about 69% of the cars, jeeps and vans Nepal imported in FY 2025/26, Himal Press reported from customs data. Below are the 20 lowest-priced electric cars on sale, ranked by the price of the cheapest version. Vans and pickups are left out.
Prices are indicative ex-showroom prices, checked in October 2026. Most come from the official distributor sites. Where a brand publishes no price (Seres, Henrey, Arcfox, Citroën and GWM), we use the indicative price on our model page; confirm it with the dealer. Registration, road tax and insurance come on top. We have not driven these cars.
The 20 cheapest electric cars in Nepal
| Rank | Car | Body | Starting price | Battery | Claimed range (test) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seres Mini EV | Micro hatch, 4 seats | Rs 17,49,000 | 13.8 kWh | 180 km (no test named) |
| 2 | Henrey Mincar | Micro car | Rs 19,95,000 | Not published | 150 km (no test named) |
| 3 | Wuling Mini EV | Micro hatch, 4 seats | Rs 20,99,000 | 16.2 kWh | 205 km (CLTC) |
| 4 | Kaiyi e-Qute 02 | Mini hatch | Rs 22,96,000 | Not published | 300 km (no test named) |
| 5 | BAW Brumby | Micro hatch, 4 seats | Rs 22,99,000 | 15.12 kWh | 220 km (no test named) |
| 6 | Kaiyi e-Qute 04 | Hatchback | Rs 25,96,000 | 28.08 kWh | 300 km (no test named) |
| 7 | BYD ATTO 1 | Hatchback | Rs 30,75,000 | 30.08 kWh | 230 km (WLTP) |
| 8 | Dongfeng Nammi Box | Hatchback | Rs 30,99,000 | 31.4 kWh | 330 km (CLTC) |
| 9 | Arcfox T1 | Crossover | Rs 32,96,000 | Not published | Not published |
| 10 | Proton e.MAS 5 | Hatchback | Rs 32,99,000 | 30.12 kWh | 225 km (WLTP) |
| 11 | Leapmotor T03 | Hatchback | Rs 34,00,000 | 37.3 kWh | 265 km (WLTP) |
| 12 | Citroën ë-C3 | Hatchback | Rs 35,99,000 | 29.2 kWh | 330 km (ARAI, India figure) |
| 13 | Dongfeng Nammi Vigo | SUV | Rs 37,99,000 | 51.87 kWh | Not published |
| 14 | BYD Dolphin | Hatchback, 5 seats | Rs 41,15,000 | 44.9 kWh | 340 km (WLTP) |
| 15 | MG4 EV | Hatchback | Rs 41,49,000 | 51 kWh | 350 km (WLTP) |
| 16 | MGS5 EV | SUV, 5 seats | Rs 43,99,000 | 49.1 kWh | 340 km (WLTP) |
| 17 | Leapmotor B03X | SUV | Rs 44,99,000 | 53 kWh | 382 km (WLTP) |
| 18 | BYD ATTO 2 | SUV, 5 seats | Rs 45,95,000 | 45.12 kWh | 312 km (WLTP) |
| 19 | Kaiyi X3 Pro EV | SUV | Rs 45,96,000 | Not published | 370 km (NEDC) |
| 20 | GWM ORA 5 | SUV | Rs 46,99,000 | Not published | 520 km (NEDC) |
Battery and range are for the cheapest version. Some models have dearer versions with bigger batteries, for example the Wuling Mini EV Long Range (25.1 kWh, 301 km CLTC, Rs 22,99,000) and the Nammi Box E2 430 (42.3 kWh, 430 km CLTC, Rs 32,99,000).
| Seres Mini EV | 17.49 lakh |
|---|---|
| Henrey Mincar | 19.95 lakh |
| Wuling Mini EV | 20.99 lakh |
| Kaiyi e-Qute 02 | 22.96 lakh |
| BAW Brumby | 22.99 lakh |
| Kaiyi e-Qute 04 | 25.96 lakh |
| BYD ATTO 1 | 30.75 lakh |
| Dongfeng Nammi Box | 30.99 lakh |
| Arcfox T1 | 32.96 lakh |
| Proton e.MAS 5 | 32.99 lakh |
| Leapmotor T03 | 34 lakh |
| Citroën ë-C3 | 35.99 lakh |
| Dongfeng Nammi Vigo | 37.99 lakh |
Source: Official Nepal distributor sites and price lists via our catalogue, October 2026; Seres, Henrey, Arcfox and Citroën are indicative prices
Why the cheapest is not always the best value
The cheapest cars are micro cars with small batteries. The Seres Mini EV, Wuling Mini EV and BAW Brumby all have batteries of about 14 to 16 kWh and four seats, and the Seres has three doors. They suit city trips; they are not built for highway runs to Pokhara. If you can stretch to Rs 34–38 lakh, our comparison of the Kia Syros EV, Tata Punch.ev and Nammi Vigo shows what a full-size battery and SUV body add.
Range figures also need care. Brands quote range on different tests, and they are not comparable. CLTC (China) and NEDC give higher numbers than WLTP, and many cheap EVs name no test at all. Our guide to WLTP, CLTC and NEDC explains the gap.
So for a fair value test we only compared the cars that publish a WLTP range, and divided the starting price by that range. This is our own arithmetic, not a brand figure: it shows how many rupees of purchase price you pay for each kilometre of claimed WLTP range.
| Leapmotor B03X | 11,777 Rs/km |
|---|---|
| MG4 EV Comfort | 11,854 Rs/km |
| BYD Dolphin | 12,103 Rs/km |
| Leapmotor T03 | 12,830 Rs/km |
| MGS5 EV Comfort 49 kWh | 12,938 Rs/km |
| BYD ATTO 1 Dynamic | 13,370 Rs/km |
| Proton e.MAS 5 Prime | 14,662 Rs/km |
| BYD ATTO 2 Essential | 14,728 Rs/km |
Source: Our arithmetic: starting price ÷ claimed WLTP range, from official Nepal sites via our catalogue, October 2026
On that measure, the Rs 41–45 lakh cars (Leapmotor B03X, MG4 EV, BYD Dolphin) give more range per rupee than the cheapest WLTP-rated cars. If you can stretch the budget, you buy a lot more range.
Notes on the cheapest picks
Seres Mini EVRs 17.49 lakh
Wuling Mini EVRs 20.99 lakh – Rs 22.99 lakh
Kaiyi e-Qute 04Rs 25.96 lakh
BYD ATTO 1Rs 30.75 lakh – Rs 34.8 lakh
Dongfeng Nammi BoxRs 30.99 lakh – Rs 32.99 lakh
Proton e.MAS 5Rs 32.99 lakh – Rs 36.99 lakh- Seres Mini EV (Rs 17,49,000): the cheapest EV. Seres Nepal publishes a full spec sheet but no price; the Mid and High trims also have no price. The Low Trim has a driver airbag and ABS with EBD.
- Wuling Mini EV (Rs 20,99,000): the cheapest EV with a published battery warranty: 8 years or 1,50,000 km on the battery and motor. Two airbags and ESC are listed.
- Kaiyi e-Qute 04 (Rs 25,96,000): the biggest published battery under Rs 30 lakh, 28.08 kWh.
- BYD ATTO 1 (Rs 30,75,000): the cheapest BYD, and the cheapest car here with a WLTP range (230 km; the Premium claims 300 km for Rs 34,80,000). The Dynamic has four airbags, the Premium six.
- Dongfeng Nammi Box (Rs 30,99,000): an 8-year or 2,00,000 km battery and motor warranty, the longest published in this list (the Nammi Vigo has the same).
- Proton e.MAS 5 (Rs 32,99,000): Proton labels this a special launch price that already includes the charges to put the car on the road, except insurance, so compare it with care: it is not an ex-showroom price like the others. The Himalayan Times reported an introductory price of Rs 29.99 lakh for the first 100 buyers at the July 2026 launch.
For a ranking of the best (not just the cheapest) EVs in this budget, see best electric cars under Rs 40 lakh; for petrol and electric together, best cars under Rs 30 lakh.
Before you buy a cheap EV: five checks
- Ask for the battery size. The Henrey Mincar, Kaiyi e-Qute 02 and Arcfox T1 do not publish one on their Nepal sites. Battery size in kWh is the one number that is the same on every test, so get it in writing.
- Ask which test the range is on. Five of the six cheapest cars name no test at all. Treat an unnamed figure as a best case.
- Check fast charging. Among the cheapest cars, Wuling lists DC charging for the Mini EV (30–80% in 35 minutes). Seres lists only AC charging for the Mini EV, at 3.3 kW, taking about 4 hours. Proton lists 30–80% in 21 minutes for the e.MAS 5; Leapmotor lists 36 minutes for the T03 and Citroën 57 minutes (10–80%) for the ë-C3. If you plan highway trips, DC charging matters; see our guide to EV charging in Nepal.
- Get the warranty in writing. Only some of these brands publish a battery warranty on their Nepal site (Wuling, Dongfeng, BYD, Leapmotor and MG do). Ask for years and kilometres, and whether it covers the motor.
- Ask what the price includes. As the Proton example shows, not every advertised price means the same thing.
What a cheap EV costs to run
For example, using the Wuling Mini EV Standard Range's claimed figures: 16.2 kWh for 205 km (CLTC) is about 7.9 kWh per 100 km. At Rs 11.55 a unit (NEA's top household rate of Rs 11 plus 5% VAT), that is about Rs 0.91 per km, or about Rs 913 a month for 1,000 km. Real use will be higher, because CLTC is a gentle test and charging loses some energy. A home charging point and wiring add cost too: see our home EV charger guide. Work out your own figures in the EV charging cost calculator.
Which is the cheapest electric car in Nepal?
The Seres Mini EV Low Trim, at an indicative Rs 17,49,000 (October 2026). Seres publishes no price on its Nepal site, so confirm it with the dealer.
What is the cheapest EV car in Nepal under 30 lakhs?
Six electric cars start under Rs 30 lakh: Seres Mini EV, Henrey Mincar, Wuling Mini EV, Kaiyi e-Qute 02, BAW Brumby and Kaiyi e-Qute 04.
Is there an electric car under 10 lakh in Nepal?
No. The cheapest electric car on sale in our catalogue costs Rs 17,49,000.
Which is the cheapest electric SUV in Nepal?
The Arcfox T1 crossover, from an indicative Rs 32,96,000, then the Dongfeng Nammi Vigo at Rs 37,99,000 on the official site.
Looking at petrol instead? See the cheapest petrol cars in Nepal.
Looking at one brand? Our Tata car price in Nepal guide lists the Tiago.ev, Punch.ev, Nexon.ev and Curvv.ev side by side.
Sources
- Seres Nepal (MAW Vriddhi) – Seres Mini EV specifications
- Henrey Nepal – Mincar
- Wuling Nepal (Paramount Motors) – price list (price as of 21 September 2026)
- Kaiyi Nepal (GO Automobiles) – e-Qute 02, e-Qute 04 and X3 Pro EV
- LRR Motors – BAW Brumby
- Cimex (BYD Nepal) – price list (ATTO 1, Dolphin, ATTO 2)
- Dongfeng Nepal (MAW Vriddhi) – Nammi Box
- Dongfeng Nepal – Nammi Vigo
- Arcfox Nepal (Laxmi Motorhub) – T1
- Proton Nepal (Jagdamba Motors) – e.MAS 5 prices and specifications
- The Himalayan Times – Proton launches e.MAS 5 in Nepal, introductory price from Rs 29.99 lakh (21 July 2026)
- Leapmotor Nepal (Shangrila Motors) – T03 and B03X
- Leapmotor Nepal – B03X
- Citroën Nepal (Shangrila Motors) – ë-C3
- MG Motors Nepal (Paramount Motors) – MG4 EV and MGS5 EV
- MG Motors Nepal – MGS5 EV
- GWM Nepal (VG Impex) – ORA 5
- Ministry of Finance – Budget FY 2083/84 page (budget speech and Finance Bill 2083)
- The Kathmandu Post – Revised tax slabs threaten EV boom in Nepal (1 June 2026)
- Himal Press – EV imports down 20% in 2025/26 (24 July 2026, customs data)
- Nepal Electricity Authority – Consumer tariff rates
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