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BYD Atto 3 vs Dongfeng Forthing Friday EVin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 17 Aug 2026Comparing Advanced vs Forthing Friday EV variants

The short answer

Dongfeng Forthing Friday EV costs रु 7,03,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the BYD Atto 3 if

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

This is the entry Atto 3 trim and fits buyers wanting the lower-price route into BYD’s SUV. It is a sensible pick if you want the Atto 3 shape, range, and safety kit without paying for the top battery pack.

Pros

Lowest price among current Atto 3 trims

Same 100 kW motor as the higher trim

Strong feature set for the price

Blade Battery tech with strong safety reputation

Wide variant spread from entry to long-range Superior

Panoramic sunroof and rotating 15.6-inch screen feel genuinely premium

Cons

Range is lower than the Superior trim

Boot capacity is not clearly disclosed in Nepal sources

BYD service network is still limited versus mass-market rivals

No Nepal-source confirmation of unique trim-exclusive upgrades

Higher prices, especially for well-equipped higher trims

Performance and acceleration are modest versus Jaecoo J5

As of 16 Aug 2026

Choose the Dongfeng Forthing Friday EV if

Dongfeng Forthing Friday EV costs रु 7,03,000 less ex-showroom.

8 rows compared

BYD

Atto 3

रु 61,99,000

Dongfeng

Forthing Friday EV

रु 54,96,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 61,99,000

रु 54,96,000Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 52,99,000 – रु 67,80,000

रु 54,96,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

Distributor

Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd.

MAW Vriddhi

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

55Better

Service centres

CCS2 fast chargers

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Steering wheel mounted controls - audio, phone, ACC and multi-function display: Included

·Synthetic leather seat: Included

·60/40 split fold rear seats: Included

·6-way power adjustment - driver seat: Included

·4-way power adjustment - front passenger seat: Included

·12V socket: Included

·Keyless entry & Keyless start: Included

·Portable card key: Included

·4-door window one touch up-down with anti-pinch: Included

·Centre console storage compartment: Included

·Tyre repair kit: Included

·Automatic air-conditioning: Included

·Heat pump: Included

·CN95 air filter: Included

·PM 2.5 air filter (display value): Included

·Interior colors: Blue + Grey; Blue + Black

As of 03 Aug 2026

Not disclosed

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·5-inch digital instrument panel: Included

·FM radio: Included

·Bluetooth phone connectivity and audio streaming: Included

·15.6-inch intelligent rotating touch screen: Included

·6 speakers: Included

·Dirac HD sound / 8 speakers: Included

·Apple CarPlay (USB) and Android Auto (wireless): Included

·Voice assistant - English: Included

·Satellite navigation: Included

·USB-C x1 + USB-A x1 / Centre console: Included

·USB-C x1 + USB-A x1 / Rear: Included

·Wireless phone charger: Included

As of 03 Aug 2026

Not disclosed

🛡️Safety

·ISOFIX child restraint anchorage points (outer rear seats): Included

·Front airbags - driver & front passenger: Included

·Side airbags - driver & front passenger: Included

·Side curtain airbags - front & rear: Included

·Far-side airbag - driver: Included

·Seat belt reminder - front & rear: Included

·360° View Monitor: Included

·Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): Included

·Front 2 radars: Included

·Rear 4 radars: Included

·Auto hold: Included

·Electric Parking Brake System (EPB): Included

·Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS): Included

·Electronic Stability Program (ESP): Included

·Traction Control System (TCS): Included

·Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD): Included

·Hill Descent Control (HDC): Included

·Stop & Go Full Speed Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC-S&G): Included

·Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEB): Included

·Front Collision Warning (FCW): Included

·Rear Collision Warning (RCW): Included

·Blind Spot Detection (BSD): Included

·Door Open Warning (DOW): Included

·Lane Departure Warning (LDW): Included

·Lane Keeping Assist (LKA): Included

·Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA): Included

·Rear Cross Traffic Brake (RCTB): Included

As of 03 Aug 2026

Not disclosed

✨Design & Exterior

·Wheel type: Alloy

·Panoramic sunroof with electric slide and anti-trap: Included

·Electric unlock tailgate: Included

·One-touch open / close tailgate: Included

·Roof rails: Included

·Electrically heated and adjustable exterior mirrors: Included

·Electrically retractable exterior mirrors: Included

·LED headlight: Included

·Follow me home headlight: Included

·Adaptive Front Light (AFL): Included

·LED daytime running light: Included

·LED rear light: Included

·Multi-color gradient ambient lighting: Included

·Single-color gradient ambient lighting - door handle: Included

·Multi-color gradient ambient lighting with music rhythm - door handle: Included

·Exterior colors: Ski White; Surf Blue; Boulder Grey; Cosmos Black

As of 03 Aug 2026

Not disclosed

📊Sales & Imports

·Cimex lists Atto 3 as a current BYD model in Nepal

·Nepal listings show this trim sold through official BYD Nepal channels

As of 13 Aug 2026

Not disclosed

Every variant, priced

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

BYD Atto 3

Dongfeng Forthing Friday 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 61,99,000

रु 54,96,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 15,500

≈ रु 15,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 62,22,985

≈ रु 55,19,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 74,529 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 66,077 · 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 vs Dongfeng Forthing Friday EV — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BYD Atto 3 or Dongfeng Forthing Friday EV?

As of August 2026, the BYD Atto 3 starts at Rs 52.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1.97 lakh less than the Dongfeng Forthing Friday EV at Rs 54.96 lakh.

What is the price of the BYD Atto 3 and Dongfeng Forthing Friday EV in Nepal?

The BYD Atto 3 costs Rs 52.99 lakh to Rs 67.8 lakh and the Dongfeng Forthing Friday EV costs Rs 54.96 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the BYD Atto 3 or the Dongfeng Forthing Friday 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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