S05 Plus offers strong range, modern tech and a proven CATL battery at a mid-upper EV price, suiting buyers wanting a premium-feeling compact SUV without stretching to European brands. The recent price hikes narrow its value edge over rivals, but it remains compelling for those prioritising range and fast charging over ultimate cabin luxury.
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.
Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.
From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.
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As of August 2026, the Kia Soul EV starts at Rs 56 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1.99 lakh less than the Deepal S05 at Rs 57.99 lakh.
The Deepal S05 costs Rs 57.99 lakh to Rs 62.99 lakh and the Kia Soul EV costs Rs 56 lakh to Rs 58 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).
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.