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BYD Dolphin vs Dongfeng Nammiin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 01 Sept 2026Comparing Standard Range vs Nammi E2 variants
The short answer

Dongfeng Nammi costs रु 9,16,000 less ex-showroom. Nammi has 29 PS more power.

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

Strong overall value at this price if you want a feature-rich, safe city EV with genuine 300+ km usable range; best suited to urban families and commuters who can use home charging and appreciate ADAS tech. Less appealing if you need high ground clearance, very large boot space or are extremely price-sensitive compared to smaller, cheaper EV hatchbacks. At Rs 41.15 lakh, it is expensive for a compact hatchback but strong on range, safety, and equipment. It suits buyers prioritizing a well-rounded city-and-highway EV rather than the cheapest entry price.

Pros
Long 340 km WLTP claimed range from proven 44.9 kWh Blade battery.
Strong safety package with six airbags and comprehensive ADAS for this segment.
Modern interior with rotating touchscreen, good space and practical hatchback packaging.
Excellent warranty coverage and growing BYD/Cimex service and charging network in Nepal.
Strong 340 km WLTP range for Nepal use.
Very high safety and ADAS content for the class.
Practical boot size and flexible cargo space.
Feature-rich cabin with modern infotainment.
Genuinely affordable entry point into EV ownership in Nepal
Spacious, flat rear floor with good headroom and knee room
Cons
Single variant only; no cheaper or higher-performance trims to choose from.
Ground clearance 175 mm may still concern buyers on rough rural roads.
Boot space is adequate but not class-leading if you frequently carry lots of luggage.
Price is creeping up versus earlier launch price and some rival compact EVs.
Single-variant choice limits buyer flexibility.
Price is high versus smaller city EVs.
Front-wheel-drive hatchback form is not SUV-like.
Service and charging convenience still depend on Cimex coverage.
Cabin plastics feel hard and unrefined for the money
Climate control touchscreen menus are fiddly to use on the move
As of 25 Aug 2026
Choose the Dongfeng Nammi if
Dongfeng Nammi costs रु 9,16,000 less ex-showroom.Nammi has 29 PS more power.
17 rows compared
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BYD
रु 41,15,000
Dongfeng
रु 31,99,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 41,15,000
रु 31,99,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 30,75,000 – रु 58,90,000
रु 29,99,000 – रु 34,99,000
Variants on sale
4
3
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd.
MAW Vriddhi
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
bundled
Standard bundle includes 7 kW home AC charger with purchase of BYD Dolphin 2025 model.
1 offer on other variants
No offer on this variant
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
70 PS
99 PS+29 PS
Max torque
180 Nm
Not disclosed
Battery
44.9 kWh
44.94 kWh+0.04 kWh
Claimed range
340 km
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
front-wheel-drive
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
4,306 mm
Width
Not disclosed
1,868 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,654 mm
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
2,715 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
62Better
51
Service centres
26Better
19
CCS2 fast chargers
10
0
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·front seat comfort supportive and well-cushioned across the range
·generous rear headroom and knee room
·flat rear floor
·rear windows don't roll down completely
·cupholders wide but lack grip texture
As of 26 Aug 2026
·Heated & Ventilated Cushion
·Driver seat welcome function
·Seat memory function
·Front seats lie flat
·Front central armrest
·Back central armrest
·Rear cup holder
·Rear A/C vent
·Multifunction steering wheel
As of 01 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·12.8-inch rotating touchscreen (portrait/landscape)
·Apple CarPlay support
·Android Auto support
·6-speaker sound system
·voice assistant
·keyless entry and start
·automatic air-conditioning with heat pump
·PM2.5 air filter
·wireless charging
·small digital speedometer display
·climate control via rocker-style switches
As of 26 Aug 2026
·Instrument: 8.88" Full LCD
·Central screen: 12.8"
·Smart phone wireless charge
·Bluetooth audio+ Bluetooth phone
·AM/FM
·Car play
·Voice Recognition Control System: Multimedia
·Voice Recognition Control System: Navigation
·Voice Recognition Control System: Telephone
·Voice Recognition Control System: Air Conditioning
·Voice Recognition Control System: Power Windows
·OTA
·6 Speakers
·Microphone
As of 01 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·full 360-degree camera system
·6 airbags
·ADAS
·5-star Euro NCAP rating
·adaptive cruise control
·lane-keep assist
·360-degree camera with hill assist control (HAC)
·driver monitoring system with chime alerts
·firm braking automatically triggers hazard lights
As of 26 Aug 2026
·ISOFIX joint
·Driver/co-driver side airbag
·Front side airbags
·Front head airbags
·Rear head airbags
·Tire pressure monitoring system-TPMS
·ABS anti lock braking
·EBD/CBC Brake force distribution
·HAC Hill Start Assist
·ESC Electronic Stability Control
·BRAKE ASSIST
·Traction control
·Front radar
·Rear radar
·360 panorama camera
·Cruise control
·Autohold
·EPB Electronic handbrake
As of 01 Sept 2026
Design & Exterior
·alloy wheels
·LED lighting
·flush door handles
·full-length rear light bar across the tailgate
·rear bumper with protruding design
·bright yellow-green is the only standard color with no extra charge
·other colors (white, blue, black) carry an optional-colour premium
As of 26 Aug 2026
·Semi-recessed Power Door Handle
·Dual-Section Tailgate
·Remote control door opening
·Keyless entry to open the door
·Electrically Released Door System
·Emergency Mechanical Interior Release
·Internal double pull unlocking
·Automatic headlight on/off
·Height adjust electrically
·Headlight delay off
·Charging port status indicator
·Adjustable and switchable ambient light
·Doors window remote off
·One click door window lifting function
·Doors window anti pinch function
·Exterior rearview mirror heating function
·Electric Folding mirrors
·Automatic flip when lock
·Shark-fin antenna
·Tire Size R17
·Aluminum alloy wheels
As of 01 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Price in Nepal Rs. 41,15,000 ex-showroom
·Price Rs. 41,15,000 as of 2026
·Single officially sold variant in Nepal
·Launched in Nepal September 2023 by Cimex
·Over 2,500 units on Nepali roads, strong sales
·CIF import price dropped ~17% in 2025; retail unchanged
·Launched in Nepal via Cimex; now sold through BYD showrooms nationwide.
·Cimex says Dolphin is among its seven BYD models in Nepal.
As of 23 Aug 2026
Not disclosed

Every variant, priced

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

BYD Dolphin
Dongfeng Nammi

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 41,15,000
रु 31,99,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 15,500
≈ रु 15,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 41,38,985
≈ रु 32,22,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 49,474 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 38,461 · 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 Dolphin vs Dongfeng Nammi — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BYD Dolphin or Dongfeng Nammi?

As of September 2026, the Dongfeng Nammi starts at Rs 29.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.76 lakh less than the BYD Dolphin at Rs 30.75 lakh.

What is the price of the BYD Dolphin and Dongfeng Nammi in Nepal?

The BYD Dolphin costs Rs 30.75 lakh to Rs 58.9 lakh and the Dongfeng Nammi costs Rs 29.99 lakh to Rs 34.99 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the BYD Dolphin or the Dongfeng Nammi?

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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