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BYD Atto 3 vs Mahindra XEV 9S in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 05 Sept 2026Comparing Advanced vs Pack One Above 59 kWh variants

The short answer

Mahindra XEV 9S costs रु 1,99,000 less ex-showroom. XEV 9S has 95.2 PS more power.

Choose the BYD Atto 3 if

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

Advanced offers core Atto 3 tech and safety with smaller battery at a lower price; good for city-focused buyers. Value is solid if you don’t need the Superior’s extra range or premium feel, but still want strong safety and features.

Pros

Strong safety suite with 7 airbags and Level 2 ADAS standard.

Heat pump, air filtration and V2L make it very practical for Nepal.

Playful, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than many rivals.

Lower price than Superior while keeping most core equipment.

Cons

Smaller 49.92 kWh battery limits highway range versus Superior.

Still expensive compared with cheaper Chinese EV crossovers.

Boot space decent but not class-leading for a family SUV.

BYD network growing but thinner than Hyundai or Tata for now.

As of 05 Sept 2026

Choose the Mahindra XEV 9S if

Mahindra XEV 9S costs रु 1,99,000 less ex-showroom.XEV 9S has 95.2 PS more power.

Strong value as a spacious 7-seater EV at Rs 60 lakh, ideal for families wanting modern tech and manageable battery size. Best suited to city and intercity users who prioritise practicality over maximum range.

Pros

Affordable entry price among three-row electric SUVs in Nepal.

7-seat layout with large boot and frunk for family practicality.

Modern triple-screen cabin and rich connectivity features.

LFP battery chemistry promises durability and thermal stability.

Cons

Claimed 350 km range is modest versus some rivals.

RWD only; no AWD option for difficult terrain buyers.

Top safety and ADAS features may be limited versus Pack Two.

Fast-charging power lower than 79 kWh variant, affecting long trips.

As of 05 Sept 2026

14 rows compared

BYD

Atto 3

रु 61,99,000

Mahindra

XEV 9S

रु 60,00,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 61,99,000

रु 60,00,000Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 61,99,000 – रु 67,80,000

रु 60,00,000 – रु 86,50,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

Distributor

Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd.

Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

No offer on this variant

cash

Launch price offer at NAIMA Mobility Expo 2026

1 offer on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

100 kW (136 PS)

170 kW (231.1 PS)+95.2 PS

Max torque

Not disclosed

380 Nm

Battery

Not disclosed

59 kWh

Claimed range

Not disclosed

350 km

Transmission

Not disclosed

automatic

Drivetrain

Not disclosed

Rear-wheel drive

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

104Better

Service centres

118Better

CCS2 fast chargers

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Gym-themed interior styling

·Synthetic leather upholstery

·6-way power-adjustable driver's seat

·4-way power-adjustable passenger seat

·Steering-wheel-mounted controls for audio, phone and multi-function display

·Automatic air-conditioning with CN95 and PM2.5 air filtration

·Heat pump standard across the range

·Keyless entry

·Portable card key

·One-touch windows with anti-pinch on all four doors

·Completely flat rear floor

As of 31 Aug 2026

·Seven-seat cabin with three-row layout for family use

·Multiple drive modes and likely climate control mentioned at launch

·Interior described as premium in Nepal launch reports

As of 23 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·15.6-inch intelligent rotating touchscreen

·Digital instrument panel

·Apple CarPlay via USB

·Android Auto wireless

·6-speaker setup or Dirac HD 8-speaker system depending on variant

·V2L (vehicle-to-load) functionality

As of 31 Aug 2026

·Large central touchscreen and full-digital cluster expected; Nepal spec not fully detailed

·Keyless entry, push start, connected features mentioned generically for XEV 9S

As of 25 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·Blade Battery: lithium iron phosphate design engineered to resist thermal runaway even under puncture

·Ventilated disc brakes at the front, discs at the rear

·360-degree surround-view camera as standard equipment

As of 31 Aug 2026

·airbag_count: 6 airbags

·camera_360: 360-degree camera available on higher packs

·adas_level: Level 2+ ADAS with AEB, lane keep, adaptive cruise

·ABS with EBD and ESP standard

·Isofix child-seat mounts in second row

As of 05 Sept 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·BYD lettering stamped across front grille and rear tailgate

·Standard 18-inch alloy wheels on all four variants

·Six exterior colours offered, including Iris Blue

As of 31 Aug 2026

·Large dedicated EV SUV on INGLO platform

·Available with 18‑inch alloy wheels in lower variant

·Distinctive LED lighting and EV-specific styling

·Six exterior colours including Everest White, Stealth Black etc.

As of 23 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Priced at Rs 61,99,000 in Nepal; distributor launch updates in 2026.

·Sold through Cimex’s Nepal BYD network, including Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Pokhara, and Chitwan.

As of 22 Aug 2026

·Launched at NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026 as Mahindra’s 3-row EV

·Price set at Rs 60,00,000 ex-showroom for Pack One Above

·Distributed via Agni’s showrooms and dealer network nationwide

As of 23 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

BYD Atto 3

Mahindra XEV 9S

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 60,00,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 15,500

≈ रु 20,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 62,22,985

≈ रु 60,28,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 74,529 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 72,137 · 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 Mahindra XEV 9S — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BYD Atto 3 or Mahindra XEV 9S?

As of September 2026, the Mahindra XEV 9S starts at Rs 60 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1.99 lakh less than the BYD Atto 3 at Rs 61.99 lakh.

What is the price of the BYD Atto 3 and Mahindra XEV 9S in Nepal?

The BYD Atto 3 costs Rs 61.99 lakh to Rs 67.8 lakh and the Mahindra XEV 9S costs Rs 60 lakh to Rs 86.5 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the BYD Atto 3 or the Mahindra XEV 9S?

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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