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BYD Atto 3 EV vs Jaecoo J5 EVin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 28 Jul 2026Comparing Advanced vs J5 (FWD) variants
The short answer

BYD Atto 3 EV costs रु 9,000 less ex-showroom. J5 EV has 10 mm more ground clearance. J5 EV has 57 km more claimed range. J5 EV has 55 PS more power.

Choose the BYD Atto 3 EV if
BYD Atto 3 EV costs रु 9,000 less ex-showroom.

Advanced offers the full Atto 3 feature set with the smaller battery, making it strong value for primarily urban and peri-urban users who rarely exceed 300 km in a day. If you want the Atto 3 experience at the lowest upfront cost and have easy access to home or workplace charging, this trim is the most cost-effective choice.

Pros
Lower entry price while retaining almost all premium features of Atto 3.
Adequate 345 km claimed range for typical daily and weekly urban use.
Rich safety and ADAS package uncommon at this price in Nepal.
Large rotating infotainment screen and panoramic sunroof for a premium feel.
Cons
Smaller battery reduces margin for long highway trips compared to Superior.
Front-wheel-drive only; no all-wheel-drive option for rough terrain users.
BYD service and charging network still smaller than legacy ICE brands.
Resale and long-term depreciation for newer EV brand remain somewhat uncertain.
As of 26 Jul 2026
Choose the Jaecoo J5 EV if
J5 EV has 10 mm more ground clearance.J5 EV has 57 km more claimed range.J5 EV has 55 PS more power.

Positioned as premium mid-size EV SUV under Rs 65 lakh Competitive range and features vs other EV SUVs

Pros
Strong 155 kW motor with quick 0–100 km/h in ~7.3–7.7 s
Long claimed range up to 461 km
Rich feature set: large screen, ADAS, panoramic roof
Good 480 L boot and 185 mm clearance for Nepal roads
Cons
Only FWD, no AWD option for serious off-roading
New brand, resale and long-term reliability unproven
Predominantly single fully loaded variant limits price laddering
As of 17 Jul 2026
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BYD Atto 3 EV price in Nepal
BYD
रु 56,90,000Lowest price
Jaecoo J5 EV price in Nepal
Jaecoo
रु 56,99,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 56,90,000Cheapest
रु 56,99,000
Range, all variants
रु 56,90,000 – रु 67,80,000
रु 56,99,000
Variants on sale
2
1
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd.
SPG Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. (Omoda Jaecoo Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
Typical dealer cash discount or finance scheme; exact current offer not officially listed.
1 offer on other variants
cashरु 4,00,000
Intro NAIMA Expo offer price Rs 56.99 lakh
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
100 PS
155 PS+55 PS
Max torque
310 Nm+22 Nm
288 Nm
Battery
49.92 kWh
58.9 kWh+8.98 kWh
Claimed range
345 km
402 km+57 km
Transmission
automatic
automatic
Drivetrain
front-wheel drive
FWD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
4,455 mm
Not disclosed
Width
1,875 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,615 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
2,720 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
175 mm
185 mm+10 mm
Boot space
Not disclosed
480 litres
Seating
Not disclosed
5
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
30
31Better
Service centres
10
16Better
CCS2 fast chargers
6Better
2
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Synthetic leather upholstery, ventilated front seats
·6-way powered driver seat with lumbar support
·Panoramic sunroof with electric sunshade
·Multi-color ambient interior lighting
·Automatic climate control with rear vents
·Keyless entry and push-button start
As of 26 Jul 2026
·Panoramic sunroof
·Power-adjustable driver seat
·Dual-zone automatic AC with rear vents
·Ambient interior lighting for premium feel
·Pet-friendly cabin materials and air filtration
As of 17 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·15.6-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment display
·Wireless phone charging pad
·Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support
·Digital instrument cluster for driver information
·Electric, heated ORVMs with auto-fold function
As of 26 Jul 2026
·13.2-inch central touchscreen infotainment system
·Fully digital instrument cluster
·360-degree camera system
·Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support
As of 17 Jul 2026
🛡️Safety
·Seven airbags including side and curtain
·ABS with EBD and electronic stability program
·Comprehensive ADAS suite with adaptive cruise and lane assist
·360-degree surround camera system
·Tyre pressure monitoring system
·ISOFIX child-seat mounts on rear seats
·Hill descent control and hill-start assist
As of 26 Jul 2026
·Level 2 ADAS with ~20+ functions incl. FCW, BSM, AEB, ACC
·Six airbags (front, side, curtain)
·Electronic stability control and traction control
·Front MacPherson strut, rear multi-link suspension
As of 17 Jul 2026
Design & Exterior
·Modern crossover design with active-looking grille
·LED headlights and LED daytime running lights
·Distinctive rear LED light bar
·Alloy wheels, aero-optimized EV styling
·Available colors: white, grey, blue, red
As of 26 Jul 2026
·Sharp LED headlights with DRLs
·18-inch alloy wheels with 235/55 R18 tyres
·Panoramic glass roof with electric sunshade
·SUV styling oriented for light off-road use
As of 17 Jul 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported and distributed by Cimex Inc. as CBU EV
·Positioned as entry Atto 3 variant in Nepal
·Price listed at Rs 56.90 lakh ex-showroom
As of 26 Jul 2026
·Officially launched at NAIMA Expo 2025 at Rs 60.99 lakh
·Intro booking offer Rs 56.99 lakh for limited period
·Imported as CBU/CKD Chinese EV, same as global J5 EV
As of 17 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

BYD Atto 3 EV
Jaecoo J5 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 56,90,000
रु 56,99,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 15,500
≈ रु 20,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 57,13,985
≈ रु 57,27,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 68,410 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 68,518 · 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.

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BYD Atto 3 EV vs Jaecoo J5 EV — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BYD Atto 3 EV or Jaecoo J5 EV?

As of July 2026, the BYD Atto 3 EV starts at Rs 56.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.09 lakh less than the Jaecoo J5 EV at Rs 56.99 lakh.

What is the price of the BYD Atto 3 EV and Jaecoo J5 EV in Nepal?

The BYD Atto 3 EV costs Rs 56.9 lakh to Rs 67.8 lakh and the Jaecoo J5 EV costs Rs 56.99 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the BYD Atto 3 EV or the Jaecoo J5 EV?

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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