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Hongqi EHS4 vs LS Auto LEV 01 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing EHS4 vs SE variants
The short answer

LS Auto LEV 01 costs रु 4,000 less ex-showroom. EHS4 has 82.9 PS more power.

Choose the Hongqi EHS4 if
EHS4 has 82.9 PS more power.

At Rs 57.99 lakh, it looks competitive if you want a premium RWD EV with decent range and fast charging. It suits buyers prioritizing badge, comfort, and exclusivity over maximum equipment transparency or brand depth. The regular Rs 59.99 lakh price is harder to justify versus better-known rivals unless Hongqi’s design and showroom experience matter a lot. At roughly NPR 60 lakh, it is a premium EV play if the Nepal spec matches the launch positioning. It suits buyers prioritizing badge appeal and luxury over proven local ownership depth.

Pros
Strong 420 km claimed WLTP range
Rear-wheel-drive 160 kW powertrain
Fast DC charging and V2L support
Large 393-liter boot for the segment
Premium-brand appeal in Nepal's EV market.
Likely positioned below larger Hongqi SUVs.
Could benefit from launch attention and dealer push.
Potentially strong value if spec is generous for the price.
Cons
Brand and service footprint are still new in Nepal
Range claims conflict across Nepali reports
Premium price invites tough comparison with established EV rivals
Service network and charging coverage are unverified here.
Price is high versus mainstream EV rivals.
Real-world boot, safety kit, and drivetrain details remain unclear.
As of 17 Aug 2026
Choose the LS Auto LEV 01 if
LS Auto LEV 01 costs रु 4,000 less ex-showroom.

Strong feature set, big battery, and long claimed range make the SE excellent value for an entry premium EV buyer. Best suited to urban and intercity users wanting ADAS, panoramic sunroof, and good ground clearance without paying CE trim premium.

Pros
Large 67.12 kWh battery with 500+ km claimed NEDC range.
Comprehensive safety including 6 airbags, 360° camera, and Level 2 ADAS.
Panoramic sunroof and rich interior features at base-trim price.
210 mm ground clearance suitable for rough Nepali roads.
Cons
Real-world range will be notably lower than optimistic NEDC claim.
DC fast-charging peak power and times not clearly specified by distributor.
Boot volume figure not disclosed, raising practicality questions for families.
Brand and service network still relatively new versus established rivals.
As of 15 Sept 2026
15 rows compared
Hongqi EHS4 price in Nepal
Hongqi
रु 59,99,000
LS Auto LEV 01 price in Nepal
LS Auto
रु 59,95,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 59,99,000
रु 59,95,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 59,99,000
रु 59,95,000 – रु 64,95,000
Variants on sale
1
2
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
Advanced Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.
Blue Corporation Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cashरु 2,00,000Expired
NAIMA introductory discount on the Nepal launch price
Ended 17 Aug 2026
cashरु 3,00,000Expired
Festive offer: up to Rs 3 lakh benefits including cash discount and exchange bonus
Ended 31 Dec 2025
1 offer on other variants
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
160 kW (217.5 PS)+82.9 PS
99 kW (134.6 PS)
Max torque
240 Nm
Not disclosed
Battery
67.1 kWh
67.1 kWh+0 kWh
Claimed range
420 km (WLTP)
500 km (NEDC)
Transmission
Not disclosed
automatic
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Boot space
393 litres
Not disclosed
Seating
Not disclosed
5
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
5Better
1
Service centres
1
7Better
CCS2 fast chargers
0
0
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Panoramic glass roof
·Heated exterior mirrors
·8.8-inch digital instrument cluster
As of 04 Sept 2026
·Leatherette upholstery mentioned as premium SUV focus
·Automatic climate control: Not disclosed officially (As of: 15/09/2026)
·Powered driver seat: Not disclosed officially (As of: 15/09/2026)
·Rear AC vents: Not disclosed officially (As of: 15/09/2026)
As of 15 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·14.6-inch central touchscreen
·Wireless charging
·Apple CarPlay
·Android Auto
As of 04 Sept 2026
·infotainment_size_in: 12.3-inch central touchscreen
·Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto supported
·Fully digital 10.25-inch instrument cluster
·Wireless phone charging pad
·parking_brake_type: electronic parking brake (EPB) with auto-hold
·auto_hold: hill-hold / auto-hold function available
·Integrated navigation and voice control
As of 15 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·Adaptive cruise control
·Lane-centering control
·Lane-keeping assistance
·Blind-spot detection
·Forward collision warning
·Autonomous emergency braking
·360-degree surround-view camera
As of 04 Sept 2026
·airbag_count: 6 airbags
·camera_360: 360° surround-view camera fitted
·ADAS_level: Level 2 ADAS with AEB, lane keep, adaptive cruise
·ABS with EBD and traction control standard
·Electronic stability control and hill-hold assist
·Tyre pressure monitoring system
As of 15 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
Not disclosed
·Battery and motor warranty: 8 years / 150,000 km
·Vehicle basic warranty: Not disclosed officially (As of: 15/09/2026)
·Extended warranty programme: Not disclosed officially (As of: 15/09/2026)
As of 15 Sept 2026
Design & Exterior
·LED headlights
As of 04 Sept 2026
·Crossover SUV with modern, minimalist design
·Panoramic sunroof standard on SE
·sunroof_type: panoramic glass roof
·19-inch alloy wheels with aero design
·LED headlamps and LED DRLs
·LED tail-lamps with connected lightbar
As of 15 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Introduced at NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026; Nepal is first export market outside China
·Regular price Rs 59.99 lakh; expo price Rs 57.99 lakh
·Hongqi launched in Nepal through Advanced Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.
·Launched at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026 (11-16 Aug) at an exclusive expo price of Rs 57,99,000, Rs 2,00,000 below the standard ex-showroom price of Rs 59,99,000; the expo offer was extended through the NADA Auto Show and ends 31 Aug 2026
As of 17 Aug 2026
·LEV 01 SE price in Nepal: Rs. 61,95,000 ex-showroom
·Authorized dealers in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Pokhara, Chitwan
·Positioned as entry variant of LEV 01 lineup
As of 15 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Hongqi EHS4
LS Auto LEV 01

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 59,99,000
रु 59,95,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 20,500
≈ रु 15,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 60,27,985
≈ रु 60,18,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 72,125 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 72,077 · 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.

Hongqi EHS4 full detailsLS Auto LEV 01 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Hongqi EHS4 leads on power and dealer and service reach.

Choose the Hongqi EHS4 if
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 82.9 PS more power; 4 more showrooms in Nepal (5 vs 1).

Choose the LS Auto LEV 01 if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 6 more service centres in Nepal (7 vs 1).

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
0 of 3

These trims are listed at their published ex-showroom price, but none has been checked against the distributor's own price list yet — so treat the figures as indicative and confirm at the showroom.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Hongqi: 5 showrooms, 1 service centre · LS Auto: 1 showroom, 7 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.

Hongqi EHS4 vs LS Auto LEV 01 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hongqi EHS4 or LS Auto LEV 01?

As of September 2026, the LS Auto LEV 01 starts at Rs 59.95 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.04 lakh less than the Hongqi EHS4 at Rs 59.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Hongqi EHS4 and LS Auto LEV 01 in Nepal?

The Hongqi EHS4 costs Rs 59.99 lakh and the LS Auto LEV 01 costs Rs 59.95 lakh to Rs 64.95 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Hongqi EHS4 or the LS Auto LEV 01?

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Hongqi EHS4 leads on power and dealer and service reach. Take the Hongqi EHS4 if you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking. Take the LS Auto LEV 01 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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