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Deepal S05 EV vs Hyundai Kona EVin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 25 Jul 2026Comparing Plus vs GLS variants
The short answer

Deepal S05 EV costs रु 6,97,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Deepal S05 EV if
Deepal S05 EV costs रु 6,97,000 less ex-showroom.
Choose the Hyundai Kona EV if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

GLS trim adds extra features for about Rs 5 lakh over GL Considered good value versus newer but costlier EV rivals in Nepal

Pros
Well-equipped cabin with digital cluster and AVN even in GL; GLS adds more
Strong torque and brisk 0–100 km/h performance for class
Hyundai nationwide service, parts availability and resale confidence
Real-world 280–320 km range reported by owners despite official 305 km
Cons
Older-generation Kona platform; not the latest global Kona EV shape
No factory long-range 64 kWh option now; earlier imports only
Price premium of GLS over GL may not suit budget-focused buyers
Limited rear-cabin width for three adults across
As of 25 Jul 2026
19 rows compared
Deepal
रु 57,99,000Lowest price
Hyundai Kona EV price in Nepal
Hyundai
रु 64,96,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 57,99,000Cheapest
रु 64,96,000
Range, all variants
रु 57,99,000 – रु 62,99,000
रु 59,96,000 – रु 64,96,000
Variants on sale
2
2
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
MAW Vriddhi AutoCorp (Changan Auto Nepal / Deepal Nepal)
Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
0% interest promotional finance scheme available on Kona EV
1 offer on other variants
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
Not disclosed
100 PS
Max torque
Not disclosed
395 Nm
Battery
Not disclosed
39.2 kWh
Claimed range
Not disclosed
305 km
Transmission
Not disclosed
automatic
Drivetrain
Not disclosed
FWD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
4,205 mm
Width
Not disclosed
1,800 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,555 mm
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
2,600 mm
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
160 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
13
23Better
Service centres
2
10Better
CCS2 fast chargers
0
0
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
Not disclosed
·Higher GLS trim expected to add more comfort kit over GL
·10.25" Supervision cluster standard, theme selectable
·Paddle shifters adjust regenerative braking levels
·Electronic shift-by-wire frees space, smooth operation
·Low-mounted battery improves ride comfort and handling
As of 25 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
Not disclosed
·8" AVN touchscreen with inbuilt navigation
·Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto mirroring
·Qi wireless phone charger on centre console
·Climate pre-setting with departure-time scheduling while plugged in
·GLS Premium/GLS likely add more convenience items per portals
As of 25 Jul 2026
🛡️Safety
Not disclosed
·Driver Attention Warning standard, shows attention level, last break
·Battery multi-stage HV safety systems, protected pack design
·Disc brakes all round; ventilated front, solid rear
·McPherson strut front, multi-link rear suspension for control
·Airbags, ABS, ESC, HAC listed as Kona EV safety features
As of 25 Jul 2026
✨Design & Exterior
Not disclosed
·LED twin headlights with high efficiency, long life
·Distinctive aerodynamic rear combination lamps
·Front charging port supports AC and DC fast charging
·215/55R17 tyres on alloys; SUV stance
·Colours: Atlas White, Cyber Gray, Phantom Black, Mirage Green
·Also Galactic Gray and Ultimate Red Metallic options
As of 25 Jul 2026
📊Sales & Imports
Not disclosed
·Kona Electric GLS 100 kW priced at Rs 64.96 lakh ex-showroom
·Sold alongside GL, GLS, GLS Premium naming across portals
·Same 39.2 kWh battery and 100 kW motor across all Nepal variants
As of 25 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Deepal S05 EV
Hyundai Kona 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 57,99,000
रु 64,96,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 15,500
≈ रु 15,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 58,22,985
≈ रु 65,19,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 69,720 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 78,100 · 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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Deepal S05 EV vs Hyundai Kona EV — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Deepal S05 EV or Hyundai Kona EV?

As of July 2026, the Deepal S05 EV starts at Rs 57.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1.97 lakh less than the Hyundai Kona EV at Rs 59.96 lakh.

What is the price of the Deepal S05 EV and Hyundai Kona EV in Nepal?

The Deepal S05 EV costs Rs 57.99 lakh to Rs 62.99 lakh and the Hyundai Kona EV costs Rs 59.96 lakh to Rs 64.96 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Deepal S05 EV or the Hyundai Kona 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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