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BYD Sealion 7 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 06 Sept 2026Comparing Upgraded 170 kW NADA Edition vs GLS VISION ROOF variants

The short answer

BYD Sealion 7 costs रु 10,97,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the BYD Sealion 7 if

BYD Sealion 7 costs रु 10,97,000 less ex-showroom.

The 170 kW NADA edition justifies its higher price for buyers wanting stronger performance while keeping range and flagship equipment. Best for early adopters and enthusiasts who value the most powerful official Nepal-spec Sealion 7 and don’t mind the premium.

Pros

Significantly higher 170 kW peak output improves acceleration and highway performance.

Retains long-range 71.8 kWh battery and WLTP 440 km claim.

Keeps full-fat Premium kit: Nappa leather, big screens, 12-speaker audio.

Price premium still competitive versus similarly powerful imported EV SUVs.

Cons

Meaningfully more expensive than 100 kW trims; narrows affordability.

Still RWD-only; no AWD option for buyers needing extra traction.

Key specifics like DC charging speed and ground clearance remain undisclosed.

Limited colour and trim differentiation make it visually similar to cheaper variants.

As of 04 Sept 2026

Choose the Hyundai Ioniq 5 if

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

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

13 rows compared

BYD

Sealion 7

रु 92,99,000Lowest price

Hyundai

Ioniq 5

रु 1,03,96,000

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 92,99,000Cheapest

रु 1,03,96,000

Range, all variants

रु 92,99,000 – रु 92,99,999

रु 1,03,96,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

Distributor

Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd.

Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

NADA Auto Show 2026 launch positioning; specific cash discounts not clearly detailed publicly.

No offer on this variant

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

100 kW (136 PS)

Not disclosed

Max torque

380 Nm

Not disclosed

Battery

71.8 kWh

Not disclosed

Claimed range

440 km

Not disclosed

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Boot space

500 litres

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

65Better

Service centres

35Better

CCS2 fast chargers

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Ventilated front seats with massage function

·Nappa leather seat trim

·Four-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel

·128-colour ambient lighting

·Power-adjustable, ventilated front seats

·220-volt power outlet inside the cabin

·Automatic dual-zone air-conditioning

As of 05 Sept 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

·15.6-inch intelligent rotating touchscreen

·Wireless Apple CarPlay

·Wireless Android Auto

·10-inch digital instrument cluster

·Head-up display

·12-speaker audio system

·50-watt wireless charging pad with built-in cooling vents

·NFC keyless entry

As of 05 Sept 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

·Eleven airbags

·360-degree camera system

·Level 2 ADAS built around BYD's DiPilot 100 ("God's Eye")

·12 ultrasonic sensors

·5 mm-wave radar units

·11 cameras

·Tyre pressure monitoring

·Front and rear parking sensors

As of 05 Sept 2026

·Dedicated E-GMP collision safety architecture: Included

As of 25 Jul 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·U-shaped LED headlights

·Light strip running across the front

·Fastback roofline

·Flush door handles

·20-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels

·Satin grey-blue metallic finish (Nepal-market units seen)

As of 05 Sept 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

·Price Rs 92,99,000 for updated 170 kW motor at NADA 2026

·ev-nepal.com lists Sealion 7 at Rs 92,99,999 ex-showroom

·evnewsnepal.com also quotes Rs 92,99,000 for Premium RWD

·Nepaldrives reports price hike to Rs 77.99 lakh for earlier spec; now superseded by 170 kW edition

As of 04 Sept 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 Sealion 7

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 92,99,000

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 93,27,985

≈ रु 1,04,19,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 1,11,800 · 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 Sealion 7 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BYD Sealion 7 or Hyundai Ioniq 5?

As of September 2026, the BYD Sealion 7 starts at Rs 92.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 10.97 lakh less than the Hyundai Ioniq 5 at Rs 1.04 crore.

What is the price of the BYD Sealion 7 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 in Nepal?

The BYD Sealion 7 costs Rs 92.99 lakh to Rs 93 lakh and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 costs Rs 1.04 crore (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the BYD Sealion 7 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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