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Deepal Nevo Q05 vs Kia Soul EV in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 06 Sept 2026Comparing Max vs EX-I variants

The short answer

Deepal Nevo Q05 costs रु 7,01,000 less ex-showroom. Nevo Q05 has 250 km more claimed range.

Choose the Deepal Nevo Q05 if

Deepal Nevo Q05 costs रु 7,01,000 less ex-showroom.Nevo Q05 has 250 km more claimed range.

This trim looks the best buy if you want the lowest entry price with the full Q05 core package. It suits buyers prioritizing range, space, and ADAS over luxury extras.

Pros

Lowest Nepal ex-showroom price in the lineup.

Same battery and range headline as Ultra.

Strong ADAS and camera coverage for the class.

Competitive 120 kW output for a compact EV.

Cons

Only FWD; no AWD option mentioned.

Fast-charging curve details vary across sources.

Service footprint and charger access are still developing.

As of 06 Sept 2026

Choose the Kia Soul EV if

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

EX I offers the Soul EV experience at lower cost than EX II, but its 212 km range and older tech feel modest for 56 lakh. It suits urban users prioritizing brand reliability and upright design over latest long-range EVs. As a legacy EV in Nepal’s market, it is now better value as a discounted or used purchase than at full ex-showroom price.

Pros

Recognized EV pioneer model with proven track record in Nepal market.

Comfortable upright seating and 165 mm ground clearance helpful on Nepali roads.

Kia brand support via Continental Trading’s established network.

Lower price than EX II while sharing the same claimed 212 km EV range.

Cons

212 km claimed range is modest versus newer long-range EV rivals.

Older EV tech and limited fast-charging ecosystem compared with new Kia EV6/EV9.

Safety and feature list relatively basic without modern ADAS or rich infotainment.

Boxy design and compact size may limit boot space for family touring needs.

As of 25 Aug 2026

13 rows compared

Deepal

Nevo Q05

रु 48,99,000Lowest price

Kia

Soul EV

रु 56,00,000

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 48,99,000Cheapest

रु 56,00,000

Range, all variants

रु 46,99,000 – रु 51,99,000

रु 56,00,000 – रु 58,00,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

Distributor

MAW Vriddhi AutoCorp (Changan / Deepal Nepal)

Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cashरु 2,00,000Expired

NADA Auto Show introductory discount versus post-show price

Ended 30 Aug 2026

1 offer on other variants

cash

No specific current cash discount publicly disclosed for Soul EV EX I in Nepal

1 offer on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

Not disclosed

109 bhp (110.5 PS)

Claimed range

462 km+250 km

212 km

Drivetrain

FWD

front-wheel drive

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Ground clearance

Not disclosed

165 mm

Boot space

450 litres

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

37Better

Service centres

29Better

CCS2 fast chargers

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·14.6-inch central touchscreen

·10.17-inch digital instrument cluster

·50W wireless charger

As of 05 Sept 2026

·Five-seat cabin with SUV-style upright seating

·EX I positioned as base EV trim with standard fabric upholstery

As of 25 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Apple CarPlay

·Android Auto

·connected features

·smartphone connectivity

·surround-view camera technology

As of 05 Sept 2026

·EX I includes basic infotainment and convenience similar to ICE Soul EX trim

·Keyless entry and standard AC; higher features reserved for EX II sunroof

As of 25 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·18 ADAS functions

·540° camera system

As of 05 Sept 2026

·Soul EV range in Nepal includes ABS and basic safety kit

·Advanced ADAS features not mentioned for Nepal-spec Soul EV

As of 25 Aug 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Aurora Pink (color option)

As of 05 Sept 2026

·Distinctive boxy crossover-hatch design carried over from Soul ICE

·EX I variant without sunroof; simpler exterior trim vs EX II

As of 25 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Thailand-built compact electric SUV imported by MAW Vriddhi

·Launched at NADA Auto Show 2026 in Max and Ultra trims

·Max ex-showroom price Rs 48.99 lakh after show

·Introductory NADA show price Rs 46.99 lakh

·Whole-vehicle warranty 5 years / 150,000 km

·Over 100,000 units sold in China before Nepal launch

As of 04 Sept 2026

·Kia has sold 114 Soul EV units in Nepal since 2016

·Soul EV is among Kia EVs with minimal recent imports, under 12 Kia EVs in last year

As of 25 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Deepal Nevo Q05

Kia Soul 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 48,99,000

रु 56,00,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 15,500

≈ रु 15,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 49,22,985

≈ रु 56,23,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 58,900 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 67,328 · 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.

Deepal Nevo Q05 full details Kia Soul EV full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Deepal Nevo Q05 vs Kia Soul EV — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Deepal Nevo Q05 or Kia Soul EV?

As of September 2026, the Deepal Nevo Q05 starts at Rs 46.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 9.01 lakh less than the Kia Soul EV at Rs 56 lakh.

What is the price of the Deepal Nevo Q05 and Kia Soul EV in Nepal?

The Deepal Nevo Q05 costs Rs 46.99 lakh to Rs 51.99 lakh and the Kia Soul EV costs Rs 56 lakh to Rs 58 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Deepal Nevo Q05 or the Kia Soul 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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