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BMW iX1 vs MG Cyberster EV in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 14, 2026

At a glance
BMW iX1MG Cyberster EV
Ex-showroom priceRs 1.5 crore – Rs 15 croreRs 1.68 crore
Fuelevev
Variants on sale21
DistributorLaxmi Premium Motors (authorized BMW importer and distributor for Nepal)MG Motors Nepal (authorized distributor: Paramount Motors Pvt. Ltd.)
Variant-wise prices (July 14, 2026)

BMW iX1

BMW iX1 eDrive20 M Sportरु 14,99,60,000
eDrive20 xLineरु 1,49,96,000

MG Cyberster EV

AWDरु 1,68,00,000
Specifications — iX1 eDrive20 xLine vs Cyberster EV AWD
CategoryBMW iX1MG Cyberster EV
Battery & Range
  • 64.8 kWh battery, WLTP range 430–470 km
  • Motor output 150 kW/204 hp, provisional WLTP range 430–475 km
  • 64.8 kWh battery, WLTP range 430–470 km
  • Range 430–470 km on single charge
  • 77 kWh battery pack (evnewsnepal.com)[4]
  • Claimed range 443 km (evnewsnepal.com)[4]
  • MG Nepal claims 77 kWh, 580+ km range (MG Motor Nepal Facebook)[9]
Motor Power & Drivetrain
  • Single electric motor, 150 kW, 204 hp, 250 Nm
  • Front-wheel-drive eDrive20 xLine trim for Nepal
  • 5th-generation BMW eDrive technology
  • Single Nepal trim: eDrive20 xLine
  • All-wheel drive electric powertrain (evnewsnepal.com)[4]
  • System output 375 kW (evnewsnepal.com)[4]
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance
  • Ground clearance 176 mm
  • Wheelbase 2692 mm
  • Ground clearance 116 mm (evnewsnepal.com)[4]
  • Wheelbase not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
Dimensions
  • Length 4500 mm, width 1845 mm, height 1616 mm
  • Overall dimensions not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
Cargo
  • Boot capacity 490 L, expandable to 1495 L
  • Boot/cargo volume not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
Comfort & Interior
  • 5-seater premium compact SAV cabin
  • Advanced comfort with BMW luxury interior features
  • Rear seats fold to expand cargo to 1495 L
  • Two-seat convertible sports interior layout (Nepal Drives Instagram)[10]
  • Driver-focused cockpit-style cabin highlighted at NADA launch (Nepal Drives Instagram)[10]
  • Premium sports seats shown in launch images (Nepal Drives Instagram)[10]
Infotainment & Convenience
  • Latest BMW infotainment and connectivity features
  • Premium convenience features typical of BMW SAV segment
  • Large central touchscreen visible on Nepal display car (Nepal Drives Instagram)[10]
  • Digital instrument cluster for driver (Nepal Drives Instagram)[10]
Safety
  • Equipped with BMW’s modern safety and driver assistance tech
  • High safety focus as premium German electric SAV
  • Safety feature list not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
Design & Exterior
  • Compact SAV crossover SUV body style
  • Available in seven colours including Alpine White, Cape York Green
  • Colour options: Alpine White, Cape York Green, Mineral White, Phytonic Blue, Sanremo Green, Space Silver, Utah Orange
  • Premium, luxurious exterior styling for urban EV buyers
  • Two-door, two-seat electric roadster body style (Nepal Drives Instagram)[10]
  • Convertible soft-top roof highlighted at NADA (Nepal Drives Instagram)[10]
  • Striking sports-car proportions emphasised in Nepal launch coverage (Nepal Drives Instagram)[10]
  • Red Dot Product Design award winner (ev-nepal.com)[1]
Sales & Imports
  • Launched in Nepal as second all-electric BMW after iX3
  • Introductory price Rs 14,996,000 at launch in 2024
  • Price initially Rs 1,49,96,000 on launch
  • Current listed price Rs 1,86,96,000
  • Marketed as entry-level BMW car in Nepal
  • Officially launched in Nepal at NADA Auto Show 2024 (Nepal Drives Instagram)[10]
  • Distributed by Paramount Motors as MG’s halo EV (ev-nepal.com)[1]
  • On-road price around Rs 1.68 Crore in Nepal (evnewsnepal.com)[4]
  • Displayed as limited high-end performance EV for Nepal (ev-nepal.com)[1]
Value for Money Verdict
  • Positioned as most accessible electric BMW in Nepal
  • Offers luxury, performance, and eco-friendly driving at premium price
  • Good range and performance for compact luxury EV segment
  • Positioned as high-end performance EV roadster in Nepal (ev-nepal.com)[1]
  • Very expensive compared to other MG EVs in Nepal (evnewsnepal.com)[4]
Pros
  • Strong WLTP range up to ~470 km
  • Premium BMW build quality and luxury features
  • Entry-level BMW EV, more attainable than larger BMW EVs
  • Good performance: 150 kW, 0–100 km/h in 8.6 s
  • Distinctive open-top electric sports car experience (Nepal Drives Instagram)[10]
  • High performance AWD powertrain with 375 kW output (evnewsnepal.com)[4]
  • Long claimed driving range for a performance EV (MG Motor Nepal Facebook)[9]
  • Award-winning exterior design attracts attention (ev-nepal.com)[1]
Cons
  • Significant price increase to Rs 1,86,96,000 in 2026
  • Only one trim option available in Nepal market
  • Premium pricing limits mass-market adoption
  • Extremely high price limits accessibility (evnewsnepal.com)[4]
  • Very low 116 mm ground clearance for Nepali roads (evnewsnepal.com)[4]
  • Two-seat layout limits practicality (Nepal Drives Instagram)[10]
  • Official detailed safety and feature list not shared yet (As of: 13/07/2026)

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BMW iX1 or MG Cyberster EV?

As of July 2026, the BMW iX1 starts at Rs 1.5 crore ex-showroom — Rs 18.04 lakh less than the MG Cyberster EV at Rs 1.68 crore.

What is the price of the BMW iX1 and MG Cyberster EV in Nepal?

The BMW iX1 costs Rs 1.5 crore to Rs 15 crore and the MG Cyberster EV costs Rs 1.68 crore (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the BMW iX1 or the MG Cyberster EV?

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

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