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Arcfox T1 vs BYD Atto 1 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 05 Sept 2026Comparing LV2 vs Premium (Long Range) 2026 Facelift variants

The short answer

Arcfox T1 costs रु 1,84,000 less ex-showroom. T1 has 34 PS more power.

Choose the Arcfox T1 if

Arcfox T1 costs रु 1,84,000 less ex-showroom.T1 has 34 PS more power.

LV2 offers strong range, space and comfort at a sub-3.3 million price, making it very competitive among compact EV crossovers. Best suited to value-focused urban families who want premium features without paying for the LV3’s extra kit.

Pros

Excellent claimed range for the price, with both WLTP and CLTC figures supporting long-distance usability.

Spacious footprint and 2750 mm wheelbase give good cabin room versus smaller hatchback EV rivals.

Heated and ventilated front seats plus a large 15.6-inch screen are rare at this price point.

Lower price than LV3 while sharing the same battery and motor, making LV2 the value pick.

Cons

Key safety details like airbag count and ADAS features are not clearly communicated, which may worry safety-conscious buyers.

Unknown boot capacity and missing detailed practicality figures make it hard to compare cargo space with rivals.

Brand is new in Nepal, so long-term resale value and parts availability are still unproven.

Charging specs like DC peak power and 10–80% times are undisclosed, limiting planning for fast-charging use.

As of 05 Sept 2026

Choose the BYD Atto 1 if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Premium’s 300 km WLTP range and slightly richer spec justify the price bump, especially for those regularly driving intercity routes. Best for buyers who want a compact EV but refuse range anxiety and plan occasional longer trips beyond the Valley.

Pros

300 km WLTP range is strong for a compact hatch at this price.

Same proven Blade battery tech and long warranty as other BYD models.

Added 360-degree camera and exterior tweaks improve daily usability.

Still relatively affordable entry into higher-range EV ownership in Nepal.

Blade battery safety and strong EV-specific tech features

Premium variants offer rich connectivity and wireless smartphone integration

Cons

Price now in the mid-3.4M band, overlapping larger and more powerful EVs.

Small hatchback body may feel cramped for families on long drives.

Charging speed (around 40 kW DC) lags behind newer high-speed EVs.

BYD-branded network is growing but still thinner outside major cities.

Smaller nationwide sales and service network than Tata and Sipradi

Rear seat and boot space modest for long family road trips

As of 05 Sept 2026

13 rows compared

Arcfox

रु 32,96,000Lowest price

BYD

Atto 1

रु 34,80,000

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 32,96,000Cheapest

रु 34,80,000

Range, all variants

रु 32,96,000 – रु 35,96,000

रु 34,80,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

Distributor

Laxmi e-Mobility (Laxmi Group)

Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

NAIMA special launch price applied to LV2 variant

1 offer on other variants

cash

Launch and early promotional bundles were mentioned historically, but current Premium-specific cash discounts or bundled insurance/accessories for 2026 facelift are not clearly itemised.

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

70 kW (95.2 PS)+34 PS

45 kW (61.2 PS)

Max torque

176 Nm+41 Nm

135 Nm

Battery

42.3 kWh+3.4 kWh

38.9 kWh

Claimed range

Not disclosed

300 km

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Ground clearance

Not disclosed

175 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

62Better

Service centres

26Better

CCS2 fast chargers

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Seats five passengers

·Long wheelbase enhancing cabin space

As of 05 Sept 2026

·6-way power-adjustable driver's seat

·power-adjustable passenger seat

·grey synthetic leather trim seats

As of 27 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·15.6-inch touchscreen

As of 05 Sept 2026

·Display: 10.1 inch

As of 05 Sept 2026

🛡️Safety

·adas_level LV2 equipment level suggests basic ADAS only

As of 05 Sept 2026

·Ventilated front discs

·Rear discs

·Hydraulic brake assist

·Parking brake deceleration control system

·Electric power-assisted steering

·Tunable regenerative braking

·Six airbags fitted

·No front-centre airbag

·Autonomous emergency braking (higher trims)

·Adaptive cruise control (higher trims)

·Lane-keep assist (higher trims)

·No blind-spot monitoring

·No rear cross-traffic alert

As of 27 Aug 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Combines hatchback practicality with SUV-style design

·Lower, more hatchback-like profile

·Youth-oriented styling

As of 27 Aug 2026

·16-inch alloy wheels

·185/55 R16 tyres

·Slim, angular headlight clusters

·Character lines from front wheel arches to rear doors

·Full-width LED light bar at rear

As of 27 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Launched in Nepal around NAIMA Expo 2026 by Laxmi Motorhub

·LV2 NAIMA special price Rs 32.96 lakh ex-showroom

·Bookings and test drives open at Naxal showroom

·Imported as fully built electric crossover from China

As of 28 Aug 2026

·Imported as long-range Premium variant by Cimex Inc.

·Premium priced at Rs 3,480,000 in 2026 facelift launch reporting

·EV-focused listings show ex-showroom Rs 34,80,000 for Premium

As of 22 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Arcfox T1

BYD Atto 1

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom

रु 32,96,000

रु 34,80,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 15,500

≈ रु 7,000

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 7,355

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 33,19,985

≈ रु 34,94,355

EMI / month

≈ रु 39,627 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 41,839 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

Arcfox T1 full details BYD Atto 1 full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Arcfox T1 vs BYD Atto 1 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Arcfox T1 or BYD Atto 1?

As of September 2026, the Arcfox T1 starts at Rs 32.96 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1.84 lakh less than the BYD Atto 1 at Rs 34.8 lakh.

What is the price of the Arcfox T1 and BYD Atto 1 in Nepal?

The Arcfox T1 costs Rs 32.96 lakh to Rs 35.96 lakh and the BYD Atto 1 costs Rs 34.8 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Arcfox T1 or the BYD Atto 1?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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