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BYD Seal vs Hyundai IONIQ 5in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 29 Aug 2026Comparing Dynamic vs GLS VISION ROOF variants
The short answer

Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs रु 6,04,000 less ex-showroom.

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

This is the entry Seal, but its NPR 1.10 crore price is still premium. It suits buyers prioritizing BYD badge, sedan styling, and EV smoothness over outright equipment value.

Pros
Lowest-priced Seal in Nepal.
Rear-wheel-drive driving character.
Cheaper entry into BYD’s flagship sedan.
Strong brand and premium image.
Cons
Very expensive for a first-step EV sedan.
Missing Nepal-confirmed detail set is thin.
Likely weak value versus similarly priced rivals.
Small buyer base may mean lower resale liquidity.
As of 20 Aug 2026
Choose the Hyundai IONIQ 5 if
Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs रु 6,04,000 less ex-showroom.

This is the better-value Ioniq 5 if you want the least expensive Nepal-market entry point. It suits buyers prioritizing the design and EV experience over maximum equipment or power.

Pros
Lowest entry price among Nepal-official Ioniq 5 trims.
Same Ioniq 5 design and premium EV presence at a lower cost.
375 km claimed range is usable for a premium EV.
Roof-oriented trim still keeps the distinctive Ioniq 5 appeal.
Refined crossover design well suited to urban and family use
Strong nationwide network with 38 showrooms and 42 service centers
Cons
Power is lower than the 125 kW trim.
Boot, safety, and feature details are not clearly published in the Nepal snippets.
Price is still high versus many mainstream EV rivals.
Service-network convenience may matter more than the car itself for some buyers.
No confirmed 4WD or off-road hardware for rough terrain
Lower battery capacity and range than Maxus eTerron 9
As of 03 Aug 2026
11 rows compared
BYD Seal price in Nepal
BYD
रु 1,10,00,000
Hyundai IONIQ 5 price in Nepal
Hyundai
रु 1,03,96,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 1,10,00,000
रु 1,03,96,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 1,10,00,000 – रु 1,95,00,000
रु 1,03,96,000
Variants on sale
3
1
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd.
Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
150 PS
Not disclosed
Battery
61.44 kWh
Not disclosed
Claimed range
460 km
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
62
63Better
Service centres
15
35Better
CCS2 fast chargers
10
0
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Not disclosed officially.
As of 20 Aug 2026
·Panoramic/vision roof feature implied by the trim name and Nepal portal coverage.
·Interior seating/material details not disclosed in the Nepal-result snippets provided.
As of 25 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Not disclosed officially.
As of 20 Aug 2026
·Digital cluster: 12.25-inch fully digital
·Smartphone integration: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
·Wireless phone charging: Included
·Vision roof: Included
·Sliding centre console: Included
·Eco-processed leather / recycled materials: Included
As of 25 Jul 2026
🛡️Safety
·Not disclosed officially.
As of 20 Aug 2026
·Dedicated E-GMP collision safety architecture: Included
As of 25 Jul 2026
Design & Exterior
·Sleek sedan body
·Flagship-style fastback sedan design
As of 20 Aug 2026
·Vision Roof trim name indicates roof-focused differentiation.
·Exterior color options were listed for Nepal launch coverage.
As of 25 Jul 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Limited demand in Nepal; Seal has only 5 units imported so far
As of 20 Aug 2026
·Laxmi Intercontinental is the authorized Nepal distributor.
·Price is ex-showroom Nepal: NPR 9,296,000.
As of 25 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

BYD Seal
Hyundai IONIQ 5

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 1,10,00,000
रु 1,03,96,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 20,500
≈ रु 15,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 1,10,28,985
≈ रु 1,04,19,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 1,32,250 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 1,24,989 · 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 Seal vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BYD Seal or Hyundai IONIQ 5?

As of August 2026, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 starts at Rs 1.04 crore ex-showroom — Rs 6.04 lakh less than the BYD Seal at Rs 1.1 crore.

What is the price of the BYD Seal and Hyundai IONIQ 5 in Nepal?

The BYD Seal costs Rs 1.1 crore to Rs 1.95 crore and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs Rs 1.04 crore (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the BYD Seal or the Hyundai IONIQ 5?

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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