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Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Kia EV6 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 2 trim prices distributor-verified Comparing GLS VISION ROOF vs GT-Line AWD variants
The short answer

Hyundai Ioniq 5 costs रु 21,94,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Hyundai Ioniq 5 if
Hyundai Ioniq 5 costs रु 21,94,000 less ex-showroom.

This variant serves as the standard luxury entry point for the Ioniq 5 in Nepal, offering flagship tech and ADAS at a price that reflects its premium E-GMP platform.

Pros
Extremely fast DC charging architecture
Comprehensive Level 2 ADAS safety suite
Spacious cabin due to 3-meter wheelbase
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability for powering external devices
Instant torque makes overtaking and merging effortless
350 kW DC charging claimed to take battery 10-80% in 18 minutes
Cons
Ground clearance is relatively low for Nepal's rougher roads
Substantial price increase compared to the previous tax regime
RWD layout may be less preferred than AWD in hilly regions
Ex-showroom price of Rs 1.04 crore puts it well above mainstream EVs in Nepal
Poor turning circle from a long wheelbase and minimal steering lock
Touch-sensitive HVAC controls are fiddly to use while driving
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Choose the Kia EV6 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

The GT-Line AWD is a high-performance EV that rivals luxury brands in acceleration and tech, though its high price makes it a niche luxury purchase in Nepal.

Pros
Dual-motor AWD system with massive 605 Nm torque
Top-tier ADAS suite and tech features like AR HUD
Distinctive and aggressive GT-Line aesthetic
Massive 605 Nm torque provides sports-car level acceleration
Industry-leading 800V architecture allows 10-80% charging in 18 minutes
Comprehensive Level 2 ADAS suite and 8 airbags for safety
Cons
Extremely expensive compared to the standard RWD variant
Reduced range and frunk space compared to the RWD
160mm ground clearance is risky on rural Nepali roads
160 mm ground clearance is low for some Nepali road conditions
Significantly more expensive than other mass-market electric crossovers
Lacks a panoramic sunroof which is common at this price point
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Hyundai
रु 1,03,96,000Lowest price
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Kia
रु 1,25,90,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationHyundai Ioniq 5Kia EV6
Ex-showroom priceरु 1,03,96,000Cheapestरु 1,25,90,000
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DistributorLaxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
SpecificationHyundai Ioniq 5Kia EV6
Max powerNot disclosed475.9 PS
Max torqueNot disclosed605 Nm
BatteryNot disclosed77.4 kWh
Claimed rangeNot disclosed506 km (WLTP)
DrivetrainNot disclosedAll-wheel-drive
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
SpecificationHyundai Ioniq 5Kia EV6
Width1,890 mmNot disclosed
Height1,605 mmNot disclosed
Boot space527 litresNot disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationHyundai Ioniq 5Kia EV6
Showrooms in Nepal80Better44
Service centres35Better30
CCS2 fast chargers00
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
SpecificationHyundai Ioniq 5Kia EV6
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·12.25-inch digital instrument cluster paired with infotainment display
·Full vision roof glass panel stretching over both rows
·Sliding centre console ("Universal Island") that slides forward/back on rails
·Power-adjustable front seats with relaxation function
·Seating capacity: five
·Eco-processed leather and recycled interior materials
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·Relaxation seats with zero-gravity recline position
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support
·Wireless phone charging
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·Curved display housing two 31.24 cm screens (driver instrument cluster and touchscreen navigation)
·Kia Connect with over 60 connected features
·360-degree camera
·Electronic parking brake with auto-hold
·Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
·4-speaker and 2-tweeter audio system
·Paddle shifters for adjustable regenerative braking levels
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🛡️Safety
·Built on Hyundai's dedicated E-GMP electric platform, engineered around collision safety for battery-electric architecture
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·8 airbags
·Disc brakes on all four wheels
·ABS
·Electronic Stability Control
·Hill-start Assist Control
·Level 2 ADAS package
·Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist for cars, pedestrians, and cyclists with junction turning support
·Lane Keeping Assist
·Lane Following Assist
·Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
·Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance
·Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
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Warranty & After-sales
·8-year or 160,000 km battery warranty
·3-year or 100,000 km vehicle warranty
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·Battery warranty of 8 years or 160,000 km
·Whole-vehicle warranty of 3 years or 100,000 km
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✨Design & Exterior
·Pixel-themed lighting signature front and rear
·Cab-forward silhouette
·Geometric, multi-spoke wheel design (spokes protrude slightly past tyre sidewall)
·Flush door handles that pop out automatically once unlocked
·No rear wiper on pre-2025 production
·White exterior colour (only finish available through authorised channel in Nepal)
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·Dual LED headlamps with adaptive beam system
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📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU (Completely Built Unit) from Korea
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·Import Route: CBU (Completely Built Unit) from South Korea
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Every variant, priced

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

Hyundai Ioniq 5
Kia EV6

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

SpecificationHyundai Ioniq 5Kia EV6
Ex-showroomरु 1,03,96,000रु 1,25,90,000
Road tax + registration≈ रु 15,500≈ रु 15,500
Third-party insurance≈ रु 8,485≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road≈ रु 1,04,19,985≈ रु 1,26,13,985
EMI / month≈ रु 1,24,989 · 5 yr @ 7.5%≈ रु 1,51,367 · 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.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 full detailsKia EV6 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the stronger buy: it is रु 21,94,000 cheaper ex-showroom (21.1%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Hyundai Ioniq 5 if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 5 more service centres in Nepal (35 vs 30); 36 more showrooms in Nepal (80 vs 44).

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
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Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 26 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Hyundai: 80 showrooms, 35 service centres · Kia: 44 showrooms, 30 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.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Kia EV6 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Kia EV6?

As of October 2026, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 starts at Rs 1.04 crore ex-showroom — Rs 21.94 lakh less than the Kia EV6 at Rs 1.26 crore.

What is the price of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 in Nepal?

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 costs Rs 1.04 crore and the Kia EV6 costs Rs 1.26 crore (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the Kia EV6?

On our data the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the stronger buy: it is रु 21,94,000 cheaper ex-showroom (21.1%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Hyundai Ioniq 5 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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