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Deepal S05 vs Wuling Darion EV in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 3 trim prices verified 18 Oct 2026Comparing Max vs Darion EV variants

The short answer

Wuling Darion EV costs रु 3,00,000 less ex-showroom. Darion EV has 69.2 PS more power.

Choose the Deepal S05 if

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

This is the better-balanced S05 if the extra money buys the interior spec and the convenience features you want. It suits buyers who want the most polished Nepal-delivered S05 without stepping into luxury-EV pricing. Max Orange Interior is largely a styling upgrade over Max Black, commanding the highest S05 price. Best for buyers prioritizing a standout cabin and full equipment, accepting a premium for aesthetics rather than extra performance. Max Black Interior adds styling appeal and likely extra features over Plus, but at a noticeable price jump. Suits buyers wanting a better-equipped S05 with classic dark cabin and willing to pay more for aesthetics and kit.

Pros

Better-equipped top trim with richer interior choices.

Strong range and fast-charging capability remain intact.

Useful tech like remote parking and AR-HUD was reported for Nepal coverage.

Most distinctive S05 variant thanks to orange cabin theme.

Same long-range battery and RWD motor as cheaper trims.

Top equipment and safety features including ADAS and 360° camera.

High practicality from dual trunks and five-seat layout.

Premium black interior and higher trim feel than Plus.

Same long-range 56.1 kWh battery and RWD powertrain.

Comprehensive ADAS and 360° camera improve safety and ease of use.

Dual trunks and spacious cabin enhance practicality.

Cons

Price climbs close to stronger rivals in Nepal.

Official Nepal trim-by-trim safety disclosure is incomplete in the gathered sources.

No clear evidence of a major hardware upgrade over Plus beyond equipment.

Price premium is mostly for interior color, not mechanical upgrades.

More expensive than Plus by a significant margin for similar performance.

Charging performance and DC peak kW still not clearly advertised.

New brand; resale and long-term perception yet to fully mature.

Higher price may overlap with larger or more powerful EVs.

Charging performance details remain vague in Nepal marketing.

Ground clearance still modest for unpaved routes.

No mechanical upgrade over Plus beyond features and finish.

As of 05 Sept 2026

Choose the Wuling Darion EV if

Wuling Darion EV costs रु 3,00,000 less ex-showroom.Darion EV has 69.2 PS more power.

The Darion EV offers a compelling package for large families needing a premium, feature-rich electric MPV at a competitive price point. It is an excellent choice for those prioritizing interior space, advanced safety tech, and long-range capability.

Pros

Spacious 7-seat layout with ventilated captain seats

Comprehensive Level-2 ADAS safety suite

Practical dual electric sliding doors

Strong 69.2 kWh battery with competitive range

Electric sliding doors make entry and exit easy in narrow parking spaces

Second row captain seats provide a high end passenger experience for families

Cons

Premium pricing may be a barrier for budget-conscious buyers

Limited public charging infrastructure compared to major global markets

Luggage space is very limited when all three rows of seats are occupied

Higher price point compared to the similarly equipped Eksion EV

Limited service center locations outside of the Kathmandu Valley

Low ground clearance of 165 mm requires caution on rural Nepali roads

As of 18 Oct 2026

12 rows compared

Deepal

S05

रु 62,99,000

Wuling

Darion EV

रु 59,99,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 62,99,000

रु 59,99,000Cheapest

Fuel

Distributor

MAW Vriddhi AutoCorp (Changan / Deepal Nepal)

Paramount Motors Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

No verified Nepal cash discount published in the gathered sources.

cashरु 1,50,000

NADA Auto Show 2026 offer briefly dropped Max price by around Rs 1,50,000; check latest showroom deals.

cashरु 1,00,000

Show offers may cut Max Orange price by around Rs 1–1.5 lakh; confirm with dealer.

1 offer on other variants

cashरु 2,00,000

NAIMA Mobility Expo 2026 promotional discount

Explore full specifications and service support

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

99 kW (134.6 PS)

201 bhp (203.8 PS)+69.2 PS

Max torque

Not disclosed

310 Nm

Battery

Not disclosed

69.2 kWh

Claimed range

Not disclosed

540 km (CLTC)

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

44Better

Service centres

9Better

CCS2 fast chargers

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Comfort Seat

·64 colors ambient light

·Queen Co-pilot Seat

As of 26 Sept 2026

·Seat Capacity 7

·Interior Color Walnut Brown & Carbon Black

·Captain Seat

·Synthetic Leather Upholstery

·Leather-wrapped steering wheel with multifunction switch

·Soft touch interior panels

·12.8” high-definition control screen

·8.8” TFT instrument display

·6-way driver seat adjustment

·Electric 2nd row seat adjustment

·Automatic AC with PM2.5 filter

·Premium Synthetic Leather Seats

·Soft Touch Interior Panel & Door Trim

·Fresh and Clean Air with PM2.5 Air Filter

As of 04 Sept 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Sky Surround 14 Speakers

·15.4” Sunflower touchscreen

·Remote Park in & Out

As of 26 Sept 2026

·AM/FM radio, Bluetooth, USB

·Smartphone interconnection

·50W wireless phone charger

·6 speakers

·Voice command

·IoV

·USB charging port & 12V power outlet

·Parking camera 360°

·Cruise control

·Smart entry & smart start

·Power windows with anti-pinch

·360° Around View Camera with Transparent Chassis Display

As of 04 Sept 2026

🛡️Safety

·Golden Shield Battery 2.0

As of 24 Aug 2026

·SRS airbags 6

·ISOFIX on 2nd and 3rd row seats

·ABS+EBD with ESC

·Electric parking brake with auto-hold

·Hill hold control

·Pedestrian warning sound module

·TPMS

·ACC

·IDA (Intelligent Driving Assist) with lane keeping function

·FCW

·AEB

·LDW

·BSD

·LCA

·DOW

·RCTA

·RCW

·IHMA

·Level-2 ADAS

·Warranty - Traction Motor: 6 Years or 1,50,000 KM

·Warranty - High Voltage Battery Pack: 8 Years or 1,50,000 KM

As of 04 Sept 2026

Warranty & After-sales

·Changan Original Warranty - Battery: 8 Years / 240,000 km

·Changan Original Warranty - Motor: 8 Years / 150,000 km

·Extended Warranty - Battery: +3 Years / 60,000 km (Total 11 Years / 300,000 km)

·Extended Warranty - Motor: +3 Years / 50,000 km (Total 11 Years / 200,000 km)

·Overall program: 11 Years / 300,000 km (Battery warranty up to 300,000 km; Motor warranty up to 200,000 km)

·Extended warranty issued via Shikhar Insurance in partnership with MAW Vriddhi

·Extended warranty applies to eligible manufacturing/quality defects in key high-voltage EV components, per program terms and eligibility

·Coverage includes: High-voltage battery eligible components (battery pack related eligible parts) and eligible battery safety/control related components (as applicable)

·Coverage includes: Traction Motor Assembly and Motor Control Unit (as applicable)

·Not covered: Accidents, collision, water ingress due to external causes

·Not covered: Water ingress or damage caused by external factors (non-manufacturing causes)

·Not covered: Wear & tear / consumables (tires, brake pads, wipers, 12V battery, etc.)

·Not covered: Unauthorized modifications, tampering, or non-approved parts

·Not covered: Repairs at unauthorized workshops

·Not covered: Misuse, negligence, racing/competitive driving

·Not covered: Odometer manipulation or inaccurate mileage records

·Condition: Service only at Authorized Service Centers

·Condition: Follow recommended maintenance schedule and owner's manual requirements

·Condition: Use genuine / approved parts only

·Condition: Maintain required records and compliance as per program terms

·Condition: Continuous insurance coverage with Shikhar Insurance mandatory for warranty validity

·Year 1: Insurance through Shikhar Insurance arranged by MAW Vriddhi

·Subsequent Years: Customer must continue insurance with Shikhar Insurance; if insurance is changed, extended warranty will be terminated

·Existing customers can add extended warranty by paying applicable premium, provided insurance is with Shikhar and vehicle meets eligibility/inspection criteria

·For 2024 model year vehicles insured elsewhere: Extended Warranty cannot be issued as standalone policy - must be issued with Shikhar's Comprehensive Motor Policy

·Shikhar Insurance may charge additional premium for past years to enter extended warranty cover for 2024 model year vehicles insured elsewhere

·Mandatory to maintain both Shikhar Comprehensive Motor Policy + Extended Warranty Policy continuously until end of total warranty period (Manufacturer Warranty + Extended Warranty)

·Extended Warranty issued only along with Shikhar Insurance's Comprehensive Motor Policy (cannot buy without insurance)

As of 26 Sept 2026

·Traction Motor: 8 years or 150,000 km (whichever is earlier)

·High Voltage Battery Pack: 8 years or 150,000 km (whichever is earlier)

As of 16 Oct 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·18" Two-Tone Alloy Wheel

·Frameless Door

·Wheat Yellow (Body Color)

As of 26 Sept 2026

·LED headlamp with DRL & cornering light

·Auto Headlamp

·Rain-sensing wiper

·Power tailgate

·Dual sliding door Electric

·17” machined alloy wheels

·Dual-layer tinted glass

·Electric sunroof

·Electric Sliding door with an extra large dual sided design

·Available colors: Haze Grey, Frosty White, Starry Black, Orchid Purple

As of 04 Sept 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Imported CBU from Thailand for Nepal market

·Official Nepal price Rs 62,99,000 ex-showroom

·Listed at Rs 62,99,000 on EV-specialist portal

·Top-priced variant in Nepal S05 lineup, above Plus and Max Black

·Evnews lists ex-showroom price at NPR 62,99,000

·Thailand-built CBU imports via MAW Vriddhi

·Described as mid-tier trim within S05 lineup between Plus and Max Orange Interior

·Distributed by Deepal dealers in Kathmandu Valley and other major hubs

As of 25 Aug 2026

·Launched in Nepal on 11 August 2026 at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo

·Distributed by Paramount Motors, the official Wuling distributor in Nepal

·Ex-showroom Rs 59,99,000, as listed by Paramount Motors, the official Wuling distributor

·Launched at Rs 55,99,000 with a Rs 2,00,000 NAIMA expo offer bringing it to Rs 53,99,000 during the show; that offer ended with NAIMA and is no longer available

·Sold in other markets as the Wuling Cortez Darion EV

As of 17 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Deepal S05

Wuling Darion 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 62,99,000

रु 59,99,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 15,500

≈ रु 15,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 63,22,985

≈ रु 60,22,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 75,731 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 72,125 · 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 S05 full details Wuling Darion EV full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

Choose the Deepal S05 if

you want servicing within reach of where you live
you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 7 more service centres in Nepal (9 vs 2); 28 more showrooms in Nepal (44 vs 16).

Choose the Wuling Darion EV if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking

Measured: 69.2 PS more power.

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Trim prices distributor-verified

3 of 3

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 18 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal

Deepal: 44 showrooms, 9 service centres · Wuling: 16 showrooms, 2 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh

Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Deepal S05 vs Wuling Darion EV — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Deepal S05 or Wuling Darion EV?

As of October 2026, the Deepal S05 starts at Rs 57.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 2 lakh less than the Wuling Darion EV at Rs 59.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Deepal S05 and Wuling Darion EV in Nepal?

The Deepal S05 costs Rs 57.99 lakh to Rs 62.99 lakh and the Wuling Darion EV costs Rs 59.99 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Deepal S05 or the Wuling Darion EV?

These two split the decision: the Wuling Darion EV is रु 3,00,000 cheaper ex-showroom (5%), while the Deepal S05 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Deepal S05 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Wuling Darion EV if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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