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BYD Dolphin vs Leapmotor T03in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 27 Aug 2026Comparing Standard Range vs City Smart variants

The short answer

Leapmotor T03 costs रु 12,16,000 less ex-showroom.

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 Leapmotor T03 if

Leapmotor T03 costs रु 12,16,000 less ex-showroom.

The City Smart lower-power T03 offers strong safety, full ADAS, and long range at a relatively accessible price, making it an excellent urban-family EV choice focused on efficiency and features over outright performance. Best suited to first-time EV buyers and city commuters who prioritise range, safety tech, and equipment over rapid acceleration or highway punch.

Pros

Class-leading safety with six airbags and comprehensive Level 2 ADAS at this price.

37.3 kWh LFP battery with claimed WLTP 265 km and strong urban range, suitable for daily city and peri-urban commuting.

Rich feature set for the segment: panoramic sunroof, dual screens, connected features, and OTA updates.

Compact dimensions with 210–880 L boot flexibility, ideal for tight city parking yet still practical.

Cons

Lower-power 50 kW motor reduces performance headroom for highway overtakes compared to the earlier 70 kW tune.

Limited rear trunk space with seats up relative to some rivals, especially for family long trips.

Brand and service network are still growing in Nepal, so long-term support and resale value may be less proven than established marques.

Only one battery configuration offered; buyers wanting either cheaper smaller-pack or longer-range larger-pack options have no choice.

As of 26 Aug 2026

13 rows compared

BYD

Dolphin

रु 41,15,000

Leapmotor

T03

रु 28,99,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 41,15,000

रु 28,99,000Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 30,75,000 – रु 58,90,000

रु 28,99,000 – रु 34,00,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

Distributor

Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd.

Shangrila Motors Pvt. Ltd.

🎁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

bundled

Expo offer: one year free insurance and road tax on T03 purchase

1 offer on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

70 PS

Not disclosed

Max torque

180 Nm

Not disclosed

Battery

44.9 kWh+7.6 kWh

37.3 kWh

Claimed range

340 km

Not disclosed

Drivetrain

front-wheel-drive

FWD

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

62Better

Service centres

15Better

CCS2 fast chargers

📋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

·Panoramic sunroof with power curtain

·Roof grab handles

·Manual anti-dazzling interior rear view mirror

·Front reading lamp

·Trunk lamp

·Fabric seats

·Front integral seats

·Driver seat with 6-way manual adjustment

·Front passenger seat with 4-way adjustment

·Rear seats with headrests

·Single-zone electrical air conditioning

·2-way adjustment steering wheel

·Multi-function steering wheel

·Central console storage box

·Sunvisors with mirrors

·Glove box

·Cup hold

·12V power supply

·2 USB ports

As of 13 Aug 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

·8" LCD cluster

·10.1" central touch screen

·DAB+FM

·Online navigation

·Bluetooth

·Voice control

·4 speakers

·In-vehicle Wifi

·OTA upgrade function

·Remote control keys

·Keyless start

As of 13 Aug 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

·Autohold

·EPB

·Rear seat ISOFIX

·Rear door child lock

·TPMS

·Side collision sensor

·Ecall

·Emergency data recorder

·Tyre repair kits

·Front airbags for driver and passenger

·Side airbags for driver and passenger

·Side curtain airbags for driver and passenger

·Co-driver side airbag switch

·Front 3-point pre-tensioners safety belts

·Rear 3-point emergency lock-in safety belts

·Front and rear safety belt reminder

·CCS (Cruise control system)

·ACC (Adaptive cruise control)

·FCW (Front collision warning)

·AEB (Autonomous emergency brake)

·LDW (Lane departure warning)

·ISA (Intelligent speed assist)

·BSD (Blind spot detection)

·DOW (Door opening warning)

·LKA (Lane keep assist)

·LCA (Lane change alert)

·DDAW (Driver drowsiness and attention warning)

·ADDW (Advanced distracted driver warning)

·Rear parking sensors

·Rear camera with dynamic guidelines

·4 power windows with one touch & anti-pinch

·Lazy lock

As of 13 Aug 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

·LED daytime running light

·Halogen headlights

·Auto headlights

·Headlights height manual adjustment

·Dual fog lamp & double reversing lamp

·LED brake lamp and high-mount lamp

·Concealed antenna on rear windshield

·Frameless wipers

·Rear windshield heating

·Power adjustment (outside mirrors)

·Heated (outside mirrors)

·15 inch Alloy Wheels

·5 colours: Light White, Canopy Grey, Mint Green, Starry Silver, Glacier Blue

As of 13 Aug 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

·Ex-showroom price City Smart lower-power variant: Rs 31.99 lakh; our report notes Rs 2 lakh below higher-powered T03

·Distributor MRP for NEW T03 listed at Rs 34 lakh

·T03 positioned below Leapmotor B03X, B10, C10 in Nepal line-up

·Shangrila Motors is official Leapmotor distributor for Nepal

As of 26 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

BYD Dolphin

Leapmotor T03

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 28,99,000

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 29,22,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 49,474 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 34,854 · 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 Leapmotor T03 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BYD Dolphin or Leapmotor T03?

As of August 2026, the Leapmotor T03 starts at Rs 28.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1.76 lakh less than the BYD Dolphin at Rs 30.75 lakh.

What is the price of the BYD Dolphin and Leapmotor T03 in Nepal?

The BYD Dolphin costs Rs 30.75 lakh to Rs 58.9 lakh and the Leapmotor T03 costs Rs 28.99 lakh to Rs 34 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the BYD Dolphin or the Leapmotor T03?

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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