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Foton TM1 EV vs Leapmotor T03in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 03 Sept 2026Comparing Foton TM1 EV vs City Smart variants

The short answer

Foton TM1 EV costs रु 49,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Foton TM1 EV if

Foton TM1 EV costs रु 49,000 less ex-showroom.

A practical and cost-effective solution for urban logistics businesses looking to transition to green energy while maintaining a 1-ton payload capacity. It suits small business owners who operate within city limits where the 280km NEDC range is sufficient.

Pros

High ground clearance of 190mm suitable for varied Nepal road conditions

Competitive 1.1-ton payload capacity for a mini EV truck

Significantly lower operating costs compared to diesel counterparts

Cons

Complete lack of airbags even for the driver

NEDC range translates to lower real-world range under heavy load

Limited top speed suitable only for urban use

As of 03 Sept 2026

Choose the Leapmotor T03 if

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

Lower-priced City Smart variant offers strong value for city-focused EV buyers needing range and ADAS on a budget. Best suited for first-time EV users wanting features like sunroof, Level 2 ADAS and usable WLTP range without exceeding 30 lakh.

Pros

Strong safety kit with 8 airbags, Level 2 ADAS and EPB at this price.

37.3 kWh battery with practical WLTP range and CLTC claim over 400 km.

Panoramic sunroof, dual screens and connected features rare in this segment.

Lower 50 kW motor variant reduces price, making it one of the most affordable well-equipped EVs.

Cons

Lower-power motor may feel underpowered on highways or steep hills versus the 70 kW version.

Compact boot space of 210 L may be limiting for family trips.

Ground clearance, while decent, still needs careful driving on rough rural roads.

Leapmotor brand and service network are newer and smaller than established rivals, affecting long-term confidence.

As of 30 Aug 2026

17 rows compared

Foton

TM1 EV

रु 28,50,000Lowest price

Leapmotor

T03

रु 28,99,000

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 28,50,000Cheapest

रु 28,99,000

Range, all variants

रु 28,50,000 – रु 33,99,000

रु 28,99,000 – रु 34,00,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

Distributor

MAW Vriddhi Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd.

Shangrila Motors Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

No offer on this variant

bundled

Expo offer: one year free insurance and road tax for T03 buyers

1 offer on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

81.5 PS

Not disclosed

Max torque

220 Nm

Not disclosed

Battery

38.64 kWh+1.34 kWh

37.3 kWh

Claimed range

280 km

Not disclosed

Transmission

automatic

Not disclosed

Drivetrain

RWD

FWD

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

4,890 mm

Not disclosed

Width

1,680 mm

Not disclosed

Height

1,955 mm

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

20Better

Service centres

26Better

CCS2 fast chargers

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·seating_capacity: 2

·Electric Power Steering

·Air conditioning system included

As of 03 Sept 2026

·Panoramic sunroof with power curtain

·Roof grab handles

·Manual anti-dazzling interior rear view mirror

·Front reading lamp

·Trunk lamp

·Fabric seats

·Front integral seats

·Driver seat with 6-way manual adjustment

·Front passenger seat with 4-way adjustment

·Rear seats with headrests

·Single-zone electrical air conditioning

·2-way adjustment steering wheel

·Multi-function steering wheel

·Central console storage box

·Sunvisors with mirrors

·Glove box

·Cup hold

·12V power supply

·2 USB ports

As of 13 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·infotainment_size_in: 7-inch touchscreen display

·parking_brake_type: Manual lever

·auto_hold: No

·Digital instrument cluster for battery monitoring

As of 03 Sept 2026

·8" LCD cluster

·10.1" central touch screen

·DAB+FM

·Online navigation

·Bluetooth

·Voice control

·4 speakers

·In-vehicle Wifi

·OTA upgrade function

·Remote control keys

·Keyless start

As of 13 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·airbag_count: 0

·camera_360: No

·adas_level: 0

·ABS with EBD standard

·Rear parking sensors

As of 03 Sept 2026

·Autohold

·EPB

·Rear seat ISOFIX

·Rear door child lock

·TPMS

·Side collision sensor

·Ecall

·Emergency data recorder

·Tyre repair kits

·Front airbags for driver and passenger

·Side airbags for driver and passenger

·Side curtain airbags for driver and passenger

·Co-driver side airbag switch

·Front 3-point pre-tensioners safety belts

·Rear 3-point emergency lock-in safety belts

·Front and rear safety belt reminder

·CCS (Cruise control system)

·ACC (Adaptive cruise control)

·FCW (Front collision warning)

·AEB (Autonomous emergency brake)

·LDW (Lane departure warning)

·ISA (Intelligent speed assist)

·BSD (Blind spot detection)

·DOW (Door opening warning)

·LKA (Lane keep assist)

·LCA (Lane change alert)

·DDAW (Driver drowsiness and attention warning)

·ADDW (Advanced distracted driver warning)

·Rear parking sensors

·Rear camera with dynamic guidelines

·4 power windows with one touch & anti-pinch

·Lazy lock

As of 13 Aug 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·sunroof_type: none

·Body style: Mini electric truck/LCV

·Halogen headlamps with DRLs

As of 03 Sept 2026

·LED daytime running light

·Halogen headlights

·Auto headlights

·Headlights height manual adjustment

·Dual fog lamp & double reversing lamp

·LED brake lamp and high-mount lamp

·Concealed antenna on rear windshield

·Frameless wipers

·Rear windshield heating

·Power adjustment (outside mirrors)

·Heated (outside mirrors)

·15 inch Alloy Wheels

·5 colours: Light White, Canopy Grey, Mint Green, Starry Silver, Glacier Blue

As of 13 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Imported from China

·Targeted at last-mile delivery and urban logistics

As of 03 Sept 2026

·Ex-showroom price City Smart lower-power variant: Rs 31.99 lakh; our report notes Rs 2 lakh below higher-powered T03

·Distributor MRP for NEW T03 listed at Rs 34 lakh

·T03 positioned below Leapmotor B03X, B10, C10 in Nepal line-up

·Shangrila Motors is official Leapmotor distributor for Nepal

As of 26 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Foton TM1 EV

Leapmotor T03

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 28,50,000

रु 28,99,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 15,500

≈ रु 15,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 28,73,985

≈ रु 29,22,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 34,265 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 34,854 · 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 TM1 EV vs Leapmotor T03 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Foton TM1 EV or Leapmotor T03?

As of September 2026, the Foton TM1 EV starts at Rs 28.5 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.49 lakh less than the Leapmotor T03 at Rs 28.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Foton TM1 EV and Leapmotor T03 in Nepal?

The Foton TM1 EV costs Rs 28.5 lakh to Rs 33.99 lakh and the Leapmotor T03 costs Rs 28.99 lakh to Rs 34 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Foton TM1 EV or the Leapmotor T03?

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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