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BYD Atto 1 vs Kia Syros EV in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 2 trim prices distributor-verified 08 Sept 2026Comparing Premium (Long Range) 2026 Facelift vs Single Variant variants

The short answer

BYD Atto 1 costs रु 3,10,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the BYD Atto 1 if

BYD Atto 1 costs रु 3,10,000 less ex-showroom.

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 08 Sept 2026

Choose the Kia Syros EV if

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

Pros

Attainable EV pricing around Rs 37.9 lakh ex-showroom

Compact crossover size well suited to narrow Nepali city roads

Perceived stronger brand and after-sales support than many budget EVs

Refined cabin and build compared with lower-cost electric rivals

Smooth and quiet urban performance ideal for daily commuting

Stronger nationwide showroom and service network than Proton

Cons

Likely city-focused range may limit frequent long highway trips

Rear seat and boot space may feel tight for larger families

Not aimed at performance-oriented or enthusiast drivers

Variant-wise feature differences in Nepal still unclear for buyers

Dealer and service footprint is smaller than Tata’s nationwide network

Rear seating posture compromised by raised floor and no centre headrest

As of 08 Sept 2026

13 rows compared

BYD

Atto 1

रु 34,80,000Lowest price

Kia

Syros EV

रु 37,90,000

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 34,80,000Cheapest

रु 37,90,000

Range, all variants

रु 34,80,000

रु 37,90,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

Distributor

Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd.

Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

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.

No offer on this variant

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

45 kW (61.2 PS)

Not disclosed

Max torque

135 Nm

Not disclosed

Battery

38.9 kWh

Not disclosed

Claimed range

300 km

Not disclosed

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Ground clearance

175 mm

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

62Better

Service centres

29Better

CCS2 fast chargers

55Better

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·6-way power-adjustable driver's seat

·power-adjustable passenger seat

·grey synthetic leather trim seats

As of 27 Aug 2026

·No transmission tunnel or gear selector

·Drive mode selector mounted on a stalk behind the steering wheel, which also houses the start/stop switch

·Front seats get ventilation and partial power adjustment for fore/aft movement and recline

·Rear seats slide forward and backward

·Fully flat rear floor

·Ambient lighting with 64 colours extending into the footwells

·Rear seat accommodates a passenger over six feet tall

·No rear centre headrest

As of 04 Sept 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Display: 10.1 inch

As of 08 Sept 2026

·Dual 12.3-inch screens for instrumentation and infotainment

·Separate 5-inch climate control display

·EV-specific infotainment screen showing battery status, nearby charging points, and energy consumption

·Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay standard

·Connected car features: remote start, remote cooling, phone-as-key, scheduled charging, remote battery preconditioning

As of 04 Sept 2026

🛡️Safety

·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

·All four wheels get disc brakes

·Level 2 ADAS suite including auto emergency braking, lane keep assist, high beam assist, adaptive cruise control, parking collision avoidance, and leading vehicle departure alerts included as standard

·6 airbags

·ESC

·Hill start assist

·Tyre pressure monitor

·ISOFIX child seat mounts

As of 04 Sept 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·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

·Front bumper revised with slimmer cooling slot above the number plate

·Triangular pods housing LED fog lamps with minor detailing changes

·Charging port located on the front left fender

·Battery pack protrudes slightly, visible beside the car

·Tri-spoke alloy wheel design exclusive to the EV

·Rear differentiated only by an EV badge

As of 04 Sept 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·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

Not disclosed

Every variant, priced

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

BYD Atto 1

Kia Syros EV

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 34,80,000

रु 37,90,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 7,000

≈ रु 15,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 7,355

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 34,94,355

≈ रु 38,13,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 41,839 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 45,566 · 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.

BYD Atto 1 full details Kia Syros EV full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

Choose the BYD Atto 1 if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 26 more showrooms in Nepal (62 vs 36).

Choose the Kia Syros EV if

you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 3 more service centres in Nepal (29 vs 26).

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Trim prices distributor-verified

1 of 2

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 08 September 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal

BYD: 62 showrooms, 26 service centres · Kia: 36 showrooms, 29 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh

Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

BYD Atto 1 vs Kia Syros EV — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BYD Atto 1 or Kia Syros EV?

As of September 2026, the BYD Atto 1 starts at Rs 34.8 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 3.1 lakh less than the Kia Syros EV at Rs 37.9 lakh.

What is the price of the BYD Atto 1 and Kia Syros EV in Nepal?

The BYD Atto 1 costs Rs 34.8 lakh and the Kia Syros EV costs Rs 37.9 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the BYD Atto 1 or the Kia Syros EV?

These two split the decision: the BYD Atto 1 is रु 3,10,000 cheaper ex-showroom (8.9%), while the Kia Syros EV is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the BYD Atto 1 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Kia Syros EV if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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