| Battery & Range | - Battery capacity 49.9 kWh
- Claimed range 340 km, likely NEDC/CLTC
- Blade Battery on BYD e-Platform 3.0
| - 39.2 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery
- Claimed range up to 305 km on single charge
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - Permanent magnet synchronous motor, 100 kW peak
- Front-wheel drive single-motor configuration
- Torque output 310 Nm
| - Electric motor output 134 hp
- Motor torque 395 Nm
- Front-wheel-drive configuration
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Wheelbase 2720 mm
- Ground clearance 175 mm
| - Ground clearance 160 mm for Kona EV (evnewsnepal.com brand page)[5]
- Wheelbase figure not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Dimensions | - Length 4455 mm
- Width 1875 mm
- Height 1615 mm
- Kerb weight around 1750 kg
| - Overall dimensions not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Kerb weight previously reported as 1,535 kg (ktm2day.com, earlier spec)[10]
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| Cargo | - Boot space 440 liters with seats up
- Cargo up to 1338 liters with seats folded
- Split-folding rear seats 60:40
- Roof rails support additional cargo systems
| - Boot capacity Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Rear seats split-fold to expand cargo
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| Comfort & Interior | - Panoramic glass roof standard
- Power-adjustable front seats
- Rear AC vents for passengers
- Synthetic leather upholstery
- Keyless entry and push-button start
- Automatic climate control
- Ambient interior lighting with multiple colors
| - 5-seater compact SUV cabin
- Automatic climate control standard
- Leatherette upholstery on higher trims only
- Driver seat height adjustment available
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - Rotating 12.8-inch touchscreen in Advance
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support
- FM radio and Bluetooth audio/phone
- Wireless phone charging pad
- Digital instrument cluster display
- Multiple USB-A and USB-C ports
- 360-degree camera system
| - Touchscreen infotainment with smartphone connectivity
- Cruise control available
- Keyless entry and push-button start
- Rear parking sensors with camera
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| Safety | - 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating
- ABS, EBD, ESC and traction control
- Hill descent control and hill-start assist
- Front, side, and curtain airbags
- ADAC-style advanced crash structure design
- Full-speed adaptive cruise control
- Automatic emergency braking
- Lane departure warning and lane-keeping assist
- Blind-spot detection and rear cross-traffic alert
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
| - ABS with EBD standard
- Multiple airbags offered
- Electronic stability control available
- Hill assist control included
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| Design & Exterior | - Crossover-SUV body with coupe-ish roofline
- LED headlamps with DRLs
- LED taillights with full-width light bar
- 18-inch alloy wheels in Advance
- Color options include Ski White and Surf Blue
- Distinct gym-themed interior styling
| - Closed grille EV-specific front design
- LED daytime running lights
- Alloy wheels standard
- Roof rails enhance SUV styling
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| Sales & Imports | - Officially sold by Cimex BYD Nepal
- On-road price listed NPR 61,99,000
- Warranty 8 years or 160,000 km on battery/motor
- Imported fully built units from China
- Launch in Nepal initially in 2022
| - GL variant priced at Rs 59,96,000 on-road
- Over 1,000 Kona EV units sold in Nepal since 2019
- Distributed nationwide by Laxmi Intercontinental
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| Value for Money Verdict | - Positioned as value-oriented long-range EV SUV
- Lower price than Superior with slightly less range
- Considered premium vs smaller Nepali EVs
| - Positioned as proven, reliable mid-range EV
- Considered good value versus newer rivals
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| Pros | - Strong range for price segment
- Rich safety and ADAS feature set
- Spacious cabin and practical boot
- Modern design and eye-catching interior
- Brand-backed Blade Battery tech
| - Strong torque for city and hill driving
- Established reliability record in Nepal
- Hyundai service network coverage is wide
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| Cons | - Initial pricing higher than many expectations
- Ground clearance modest for rural off-road
- Interior design may feel polarizing to some
- Limited third-party fast charging coverage outside BYD
| - Range lower than latest long-range rivals
- Design starting to feel dated versus new EVs
- Ground clearance figure not clearly specified
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