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Foton Mountain EV vs Nissan Leafin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 03 Sept 2026Comparing Mountain EV vs 40 kWh (single Nepal variant) variants
The short answer

Nissan Leaf costs रु 50,000 less ex-showroom. Mountain EV has 30 km more claimed range. Leaf has 32 PS more power.

Choose the Foton Mountain EV if
Mountain EV has 30 km more claimed range.

This variant is a specialized commercial tool designed for high-occupancy city commuting or hotel shuttles where low running costs are prioritized over luxury.

Pros
Extremely low cost per kilometer compared to diesel microbuses
High 14-seat capacity suitable for commercial transport
High roof design provides superior headroom for passengers
Cons
Critical lack of safety features including zero airbags
Modest real-world range for long-distance intercity travel
Relatively low ground clearance for a commercial vehicle in Nepal
As of 03 Sept 2026
Choose the Nissan Leaf if
Nissan Leaf costs रु 50,000 less ex-showroom.Leaf has 32 PS more power.

Priced high for its size but offers proven reliability, safety kit and usable real-world range for urban users. Best suited to buyers with home/office charging who value comfort and brand assurance over outright range.

Pros
Proven global EV with strong safety equipment and reliability record.
Comfortable ride and refined, quiet cabin for city commuting.
Usable 200+ km real-world range fits typical urban Nepali usage.
Nissan brand backing and established ICE service network in Nepal.
Cons
Very expensive versus smaller new Chinese EVs with similar or larger batteries.
Limited ground clearance and hatchback body not ideal for rough rural roads.
Fast-charging infrastructure for CHAdeMO is sparse compared to CCS2 growth.
Interior and tech package feel dated versus latest EV competitors.
As of 30 Jul 2026
20 rows compared
Foton
रु 60,49,000
Nissan Leaf price in Nepal
Nissan
रु 59,99,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 60,49,000
रु 59,99,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 60,49,000
रु 59,99,000 – रु 64,99,000
Variants on sale
1
2
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
MAW Vriddhi Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd.
Pioneer Moto Corp Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
Occasional limited-period cash discount or festival offer on Leaf stock units
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
115 PS
147 PS+32 PS
Max torque
290 Nm
320 Nm+30 Nm
Battery
50.23 kWh+10.23 kWh
40 kWh
Claimed range
300 km+30 km
270 km
Transmission
automatic
automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
5,320 mm
4,490 mm
Width
1,695 mm
1,788 mm
Height
2,280 mm
1,540 mm
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
2,700 mm
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
155 mm
Seating
4
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
20
33Better
Service centres
26Better
25
CCS2 fast chargers
0
0
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·seating_capacity: 14-seater configuration
·Adjustable driver seat
·Standard air conditioning with rear vents
·Power windows for front row
As of 03 Sept 2026
·Automatic climate control with heater as standard.
·Fabric upholstery with manually adjustable front seats.
·Keyless entry and push-button start offered as standard.
As of 30 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·infotainment_size_in: Not disclosed officially (As of: 03/09/2024)
·Standard FM/AM radio with USB connectivity
·Remote central locking
·auto_hold: Not offered
·parking_brake_type: Manual lever
As of 03 Sept 2026
·Touchscreen infotainment with Bluetooth and USB connectivity.
·Steering-mounted audio and phone controls.
·Rear-view camera to aid parking in tight city spaces.
As of 30 Jul 2026
🛡️Safety
·airbag_count: 0
·ABS with EBD
·camera_360: No, reverse parking sensors only
·adas_level: No ADAS features provided
As of 03 Sept 2026
·Six airbags including front, side and curtain airbags.
·ABS with EBD and brake assist as standard.
·Vehicle Dynamic Control and traction control standard.
As of 30 Jul 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·sunroof_type: none
·Sliding side door for passenger access
·High roof design for better interior headroom
·Halogen headlamps with integrated turn signals
As of 03 Sept 2026
·Signature V-motion grille and boomerang-style LED DRLs.
·16-inch alloy wheels with low-rolling-resistance tyres.
·Charging port located at the nose for head-on parking.
As of 30 Jul 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·v2l_supported: No
·Imported as CBU from China by MAW Vriddhi
As of 03 Sept 2026
·Imported to Nepal as CBU unit from Japan.
·Positioned as premium urban EV in limited volumes.
As of 30 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Foton Mountain EV
Nissan Leaf

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 60,49,000
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 60,72,985
≈ रु 60,22,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 72,726 · 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.

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Foton Mountain EV vs Nissan Leaf — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Foton Mountain EV or Nissan Leaf?

As of September 2026, the Nissan Leaf starts at Rs 59.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.5 lakh less than the Foton Mountain EV at Rs 60.49 lakh.

What is the price of the Foton Mountain EV and Nissan Leaf in Nepal?

The Foton Mountain EV costs Rs 60.49 lakh and the Nissan Leaf costs Rs 59.99 lakh to Rs 64.99 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Foton Mountain EV or the Nissan Leaf?

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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