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Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs MG MGU9 EVin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 14 Aug 2026Comparing GLS VISION ROOF vs MGU9 EV variants
The short answer

MG MGU9 EV costs रु 4,97,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Hyundai IONIQ 5 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

This is the better-value Ioniq 5 if you want the least expensive Nepal-market entry point. It suits buyers prioritizing the design and EV experience over maximum equipment or power.

Pros
Lowest entry price among Nepal-official Ioniq 5 trims.
Same Ioniq 5 design and premium EV presence at a lower cost.
375 km claimed range is usable for a premium EV.
Roof-oriented trim still keeps the distinctive Ioniq 5 appeal.
Refined crossover design well suited to urban and family use
Strong nationwide network with 38 showrooms and 42 service centers
Cons
Power is lower than the 125 kW trim.
Boot, safety, and feature details are not clearly published in the Nepal snippets.
Price is still high versus many mainstream EV rivals.
Service-network convenience may matter more than the car itself for some buyers.
No confirmed 4WD or off-road hardware for rough terrain
Lower battery capacity and range than Maxus eTerron 9
As of 03 Aug 2026
Choose the MG MGU9 EV if
MG MGU9 EV costs रु 4,97,000 less ex-showroom.
11 rows compared
Hyundai IONIQ 5 price in Nepal
Hyundai
रु 1,03,96,000
MG
रु 98,99,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 1,03,96,000
रु 98,99,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 1,03,96,000
रु 98,99,000
Variants on sale
1
1
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.
Paramount Motors
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
100 PS
Not disclosed
Claimed range
375 km
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
53Better
36
Service centres
42
99Better
CCS2 fast chargers
0
11
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Panoramic/vision roof feature implied by the trim name and Nepal portal coverage.
·Interior seating/material details not disclosed in the Nepal-result snippets provided.
As of 25 Jul 2026
Not disclosed
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Digital cluster: 12.25-inch fully digital
·Smartphone integration: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
·Wireless phone charging: Included
·Vision roof: Included
·Sliding centre console: Included
·Eco-processed leather / recycled materials: Included
As of 25 Jul 2026
Not disclosed
🛡️Safety
·Dedicated E-GMP collision safety architecture: Included
As of 25 Jul 2026
Not disclosed
Design & Exterior
·Vision Roof trim name indicates roof-focused differentiation.
·Exterior color options were listed for Nepal launch coverage.
As of 25 Jul 2026
Not disclosed
📊Sales & Imports
·Laxmi Intercontinental is the authorized Nepal distributor.
·Price is ex-showroom Nepal: NPR 9,296,000.
As of 25 Jul 2026
Not disclosed

Every variant, priced

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

Hyundai IONIQ 5
MG MGU9 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 1,03,96,000
रु 98,99,000
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 99,22,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 1,24,989 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 1,19,013 · 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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Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs MG MGU9 EV — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hyundai IONIQ 5 or MG MGU9 EV?

As of August 2026, the MG MGU9 EV starts at Rs 98.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 4.97 lakh less than the Hyundai IONIQ 5 at Rs 1.04 crore.

What is the price of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and MG MGU9 EV in Nepal?

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs Rs 1.04 crore and the MG MGU9 EV costs Rs 98.99 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Hyundai IONIQ 5 or the MG MGU9 EV?

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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