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BYD Sealion 7 vs Leapmotor C10in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 28 Aug 2026Comparing (100 kW version) vs BEV (Single Nepal Variant) variants

The short answer

Leapmotor C10 costs रु 6,00,000 less ex-showroom. C10 has 90 km more claimed range.

Choose the BYD Sealion 7 if

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

Single 100 kW RWD variant offers strong range and premium positioning for about NPR 7.8 million, suiting buyers seeking a spacious, tech‑focused family EV with brand support and long battery warranty. Value is solid given Blade Battery, WLTP 440 km range and BYD’s growing Nepal network, but performance enthusiasts and budget buyers may find it less compelling.

Pros

Strong WLTP‑claimed range (440 km) from 71.8 kWh Blade Battery.

Rear‑wheel‑drive layout and e‑Platform 3.0 make it more engaging than typical FWD EV crossovers.

Backed by official BYD distributor Cimex with expanding showrooms including Pokhara.

Single variant simplifies choice while offering a premium, feature‑packed package.

440 km claimed range covers most Nepali intercity runs

Nappa leather, ventilated massage seats feel genuinely premium

Cons

Only 100 kW motor output may feel modest for a ‘full‑sized’ premium SUV at this price.

Single variant limits choice for buyers wanting cheaper or higher‑performance trims.

Price increase to around NPR 7.8 million reduces the attractiveness of the initial launch pricing.

Only 100 kW motor on Nepal-spec cars, not the higher-output global versions

Rs 78-80 lakh puts it against a crowded premium EV field

Service and charging network still maturing for BYD in Nepal

As of 27 Aug 2026

Choose the Leapmotor C10 if

Leapmotor C10 costs रु 6,00,000 less ex-showroom.C10 has 90 km more claimed range.

Worth considering if Nepal pricing is competitive against similarly equipped EV SUVs. The C10’s biggest appeal is its standard-feature breadth and long-range 69.9 kWh LFP package. It suits buyers who want a single, well-equipped EV trim rather than a trim ladder. Strong safety, decent real-world WLTP range, and rich feature set make the single C10 BEV variant good value for families seeking a premium electric SUV in Nepal. Price is high versus smaller mainstream EVs, but justified for buyers prioritizing space, safety and long-term usability over rock-bottom upfront cost.

Pros

Strong standard equipment list for the price.

Useful 420 km WLTP range for a family EV.

RWD layout and 160 kW output should feel refined.

Safety package is extensive for a single-trim SUV.

Excellent safety package with 6 airbags, advanced ADAS and 5-star NCAP ratings.

Solid 69.9 kWh LFP battery delivering 420 km WLTP, suitable for intercity use.

Comfortable, tech-rich cabin with large screens and modern convenience features.

Fast DC charging 30–80% in 30 minutes plus V2L functionality adds practicality.

Massive 69.9 kWh LFP battery with genuinely quick DC fast charging

Spacious cabin with excellent front and rear legroom

Cons

Nepal ex-showroom price is not disclosed in the provided official data.

435 L cargo space is only average for the segment.

Service and fast-charging network details are not disclosed officially.

Single-trim lineup limits buyer choice on wheels and equipment.

Only one Nepal-spec variant and powertrain choice; limited customization for buyers.

Boot space 435 L is adequate but not class-leading for a mid-size SUV.

Service and charging network for a new Chinese brand is still relatively small in Nepal.

Price near 72 lakh puts it up against established EV brands with stronger brand recognition.

No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto integration offered

Brake pedal feel is grabby and hard to modulate smoothly

As of 14 Aug 2026

14 rows compared

BYD

Sealion 7

रु 78,00,000

Leapmotor

C10

रु 72,00,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 78,00,000

रु 72,00,000Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 78,00,000 – रु 79,99,000

रु 72,00,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

Distributor

Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd.

Shangrila Motors Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cashरु 2,00,000

Early bird introductory price from Rs 7.499 million down to Rs 7.299 million for initial buyers

cashरु 70,000

Blind booking equal contribution: pay NPR 70,000 to book, get additional NPR 70,000 discount at purchase

5 offers on other variants

No offer on this variant

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

100 PS

Not disclosed

Max torque

380 Nm

Not disclosed

Battery

71.8 kWh

Not disclosed

Claimed range

440 km

530 km+90 km

Drivetrain

Not disclosed

RWD

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Boot space

500 litres

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

62Better

Service centres

15Better

CCS2 fast chargers

10Better

📋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

As of 27 Aug 2026

·Rear legroom 1050mm

·Rear long cushion 514mm

·Rear headroom 1015mm

·Soft instrument desk

·4-way steering wheel adjustment (up, down, forward & backward)

·Multi-function leather steering wheel

·Heated steering wheel

·Anti-dazzling interior rearview mirror (manual)

·Hidden power vents

·Dual zone automatic climate control

·Heat pump

·High efficiency composite filter

·Air detection of internal and external circulation

·Rear air vents

·Driver seat 6-way power adjustment

·Driver seat with memory and welcome function

·Front passenger seat 4-way power adjustment

·Heated front seats

·Ventilated front seats

·Front seats with removable headrests

·Rear seat angle manual adjustment - 2 positions

·Rear headrests*3

·Rear central armrest

·F/R row reading lights

·Ambient light (switching with music)

·Front centre storage compartment

·Front cup holders

·Front central armrest

·Baby-friendly silicone seat material

·Certification of OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100

·Panoramic sunroof

·Power sunshade

As of 09 Aug 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

·Automatic dual-zone air-conditioning

·220-volt power outlet inside the cabin

As of 27 Aug 2026

·Leapmotor OS 4.0 Intelligent Cockpit

·14.6-inch HD large screen

·Online music & navigation

·12 high quality speakers

·Music rhythm ambient lights

·10.25' LCD dashboard

·14.6' central touch screen

·Connected navigation

·Online music

·OTA

·Online voice control (English, France, German, Italian, Spanish)

·Dual-tone recognition

·ID accounts

·Dual microphone noise cancellation

·Wi-Fi

·Radio DAB+FM

·Bluetooth

·Driver/front passenger vanity mirror with lights

·F/R row USB*4

·12V power socket

·Wireless charging

·NFC Key (card)

·Bluetooth Key

·Mechanical Key 1

·Speakers 12

·Power tailgate

·Front rain-sensing windshield wipers

·Rear wipers

·Roof racks

As of 09 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·Eleven airbags

·360-degree camera system

·Level 2 ADAS (BYD 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 27 Aug 2026

·Designed in Accordance with C-NCAP and E-NCAP FIVE-STAR SAFETY RATING

·42500N·m/° torsional stiffness

·2000MPa hot formed steel

·China Top 10 Carbody + Best Structure Award

·73.6% high-performance material bodywork

·Front row dual pre-tensioner seat belts

·6 airbags

·A-pillar air curtains

·13 high-precision sensors + 19 ADAS functions

·ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)

·LCC (Lane Centering Control)

·TJA (Traffic Jam Assist)

·FCW (Forward Collision Warning)

·AEB (Advanced Emergency Braking)

·BSD (Blind Spot Detection)

·HOD (Hands Off Detection)

·DOW (Doors Open Warning)

·ELK (Emergency Lane Keeping)

·LKA (Lane Keeping Assist)

·RCW (Rear Collision Warning)

·LDW (Lane Departure Warning)

·RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

·RCTB (Rear Cross Traffic Brake)

·ISA (Intelligent Speed Assistance)

·DDAW (Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning)

·ADDW (Advanced Driver Distraction Warning)

·HWA (HighWay Assist)

·Reversing monitoring system (with dynamic guide lines)

·360 AVM

·ESC (Electronic Stability Control)

·ABS (Antilock Braking System)

·EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)

·HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist)

·TCS (Traction Control System)

·HDC (Hill Descent Control)

·HHC (Hill Hold Control)

·DBF (Dynamic Braking Function)

·ARP (Active Rollover Protection)

·MCB (Multi-Collision Brake)

·BOS (Brake Override System)

·Front airbags

·Front side airbags

·Side air curtains

·Passenger airbag cut-off switch

·Far-side airbag

·Front seat belts with double pretensioners and force limiters

·3-point seat belts with pretensioners and force limiters for rear L/R seats

·3-point emergency locking seat belt for rear middle seat

·ISOFIX child seat port

·TPMS

·Low-speed Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)

·Automatic locking when driving

·Rear door child lock mechanical switch

·Automatic unlocking on collision

·245/45 R20 Branded tyre

·Aluminum alloy wheel

As of 09 Aug 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·"Ocean Aesthetics" design language

·U-shaped LED headlights

·Light strip running across the front

·Fastback roofline

·Flush door handles

·Satin grey-blue metallic paint (Nepal-market units observed)

As of 27 Aug 2026

·Automatic headlights

·Headlights height power adjustment

·Follow Me Home function

·Adaptive high and low beam

·LED daytime running lights

·LED taillight (with light language)

·Rear full-width light (illuminated)

·LED front fog lights

·LED double fog light & double reversing light

·Exterior rearview mirrors power adjustment

·Heated exterior mirrors

·Exterior rearview mirrors power folding

·Exterior rearview mirrors tilt downward when reversing

·Exterior rearview mirrors memory function

·Front window with green glass

·Rear window with green glass

·Rear privacy glass

·Shark fin antenna

·Hidden door handle - manual

·Body - colored door handles

·AGS (Active Grille Shutter)

·Exterior colors: Light Grey, Dark Grey, Green, White, Black

·Interior colors: Orange, Purple

·Double five-spoke wheel - 18-inch wheels

·Trident sporty wheel - 20-inch wheels

As of 09 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Officially launched by Cimex as sixth BYD model in Nepal

·Available in a single variant for Nepal market

·Introductory price Rs 7.499 million; early bird Rs 7.299 million

·Price later revised from Rs 7.499 million to Rs 7.8 million

·Blind bookings opened for BYD Sealion 7 (100 kW version) with early buyer benefits

·Cimex expanded to Pokhara with new showroom; Sealion 7 launched there too

As of 21 Aug 2026

·Distributed in Nepal by Shangrila Motors

·Imported as a fully built electric SUV based on LEAP3.0 architecture

·Single BEV variant officially sold in Nepal at present

As of 14 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

BYD Sealion 7

Leapmotor C10

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 78,00,000

रु 72,00,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 15,500

≈ रु 15,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 78,23,985

≈ रु 72,23,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 93,778 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 86,564 · 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 Leapmotor C10 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BYD Sealion 7 or Leapmotor C10?

As of August 2026, the Leapmotor C10 starts at Rs 72 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 6 lakh less than the BYD Sealion 7 at Rs 78 lakh.

What is the price of the BYD Sealion 7 and Leapmotor C10 in Nepal?

The BYD Sealion 7 costs Rs 78 lakh to Rs 79.99 lakh and the Leapmotor C10 costs Rs 72 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the BYD Sealion 7 or the Leapmotor C10?

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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