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BYD Dolphin vs Tata Tiago EVin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 27 Aug 2026Comparing Standard Range vs Pure +24 variants

The short answer

Tata Tiago EV costs रु 12,16,000 less ex-showroom. Dolphin has 135 km more claimed range. Dolphin has 15 PS more power.

Choose the BYD Dolphin if

Dolphin has 135 km more claimed range.Dolphin has 15 PS more power.

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 Tata Tiago EV if

Tata Tiago EV costs रु 12,16,000 less ex-showroom.

Pure +24 facelift targets buyers wanting updated styling and essential EV tech without top-trim pricing, offering balanced value. Ideal for urban commuters who prioritize updated looks and efficiency over luxury features.

Pros

Fresh 2026 facelift styling with competitive claimed range for daily use.

Good safety basics and core comfort features at sub-3 million price.

Proven Tata EV hardware with network support already established in Nepal.

Better value focus than feature-heavy trims, keeping costs under control.

Cons

Range figure lower on paper than earlier 315 km claim, which may concern range-focused buyers.

Feature set intentionally trimmed; misses some premium tech and aesthetics.

Boot and cabin space remain modest versus compact SUV EV rivals.

Price difference from XT/XZ+ could confuse buyers comparing older versus new naming.

As of 26 Aug 2026

19 rows compared

BYD

Dolphin

रु 41,15,000

Tata

Tiago EV

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 29,99,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

Distributor

Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd.

Sipradi Trading 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

cash

No explicit launch discounts reported; standard finance offers likely available.

1 offer on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

70 PS+15 PS

55 PS

Max torque

180 Nm

Not disclosed

Battery

44.9 kWh+20.9 kWh

24 kWh

Claimed range

340 km+135 km

205 km

Transmission

Not disclosed

automatic

Drivetrain

front-wheel-drive

Front-wheel drive

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

Not disclosed

3,781 mm

Width

Not disclosed

1,677 mm

Height

Not disclosed

1,536 mm

Wheelbase

Not disclosed

2,400 mm

Ground clearance

Not disclosed

166 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

130Better

Service centres

49Better

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

·Facelift interior with updated dashboard design over old XT

·Manual AC likely standard; automatic climate reserved for Creative +24

·Fabric seats with straightforward manual adjustment

As of 24 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

·Touchscreen infotainment available but smaller and less featured than Creative +24

·Basic connected features; higher variant adds richer connectivity

·Steering-mounted controls and rear parking sensors expected

As of 24 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

·Dual airbags and ABS with EBD as core safety

·ESP and hill-hold control likely carried over from old Tiago EV

·IP67-rated battery and motor, plus long EV component warranty)

As of 24 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

·Facelifted Tiago EV styling, new colors like Chill Lime, Arizona Blue

·Hatchback body with EV-specific blue accents

As of 23 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

·Officially distributed by Sipradi Trading in Nepal

·24 kWh-only Pure +24 trim positioned as base EV hatch

As of 23 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

BYD Dolphin

Tata Tiago 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 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 Tata Tiago EV — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BYD Dolphin or Tata Tiago EV?

As of August 2026, the Tata Tiago EV 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 Tata Tiago EV in Nepal?

The BYD Dolphin costs Rs 30.75 lakh to Rs 58.9 lakh and the Tata Tiago EV costs Rs 28.99 lakh to Rs 29.99 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the BYD Dolphin or the Tata Tiago 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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