| Battery & Range | - 39.2 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery, claimed range up to 305 km per charge
- 305 km claimed range also quoted for GL 100 kW variant
| - 40 kWh lithium-ion battery, NEDC range up to 311 km (India-spec Nepal launch release, nissanmotornews.com)[8]
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - Permanent magnet synchronous motor, 100 kW output, front-wheel drive
- Motor produces 134 hp and 395 Nm torque, single-speed automatic
| - 110 kW (150 PS) electric motor, 320 Nm torque, front-wheel drive (India-spec Nepal launch release, nissanmotornews.com)[8]
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Ground clearance 160 mm for Kona EV in Nepal
- Wheelbase 2600 mm
| - Wheelbase 2700 mm (global-spec Leaf 40 kWh brochure)[3]
- Ground clearance 150 mm (global-spec Leaf brochure, similar 40 kWh model)[4]
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| Dimensions | - Length 4180 mm, width 1800 mm, height 1570 mm
- Kerb weight around 1535 kg for 39.2 kWh version
- Turning radius approx. 5.3 m
| - Overall length 4490 mm (global-spec Leaf 40 kWh brochure)[3]
- Overall width 1788 mm (global-spec Leaf 40 kWh brochure)[3][10]
- Overall height 1540 mm (global-spec Leaf 40 kWh brochure)[3][10]
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| Cargo | - Rear seats up: about 332 litres boot space
- Split-fold rear seats for extended cargo flexibility
| - Boot/luggage volume not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 17/07/2026)
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| Comfort & Interior | - Automatic climate control with eco mode for EV
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob
- Driver seat height adjustment and lumbar support
- Cruise control standard on Kona Electric
| - 5-seat hatchback layout (global-spec Leaf brochure)[7]
- Zero-emission EV with quiet cabin expected, but Nepal-specific features not disclosed officially (As of: 17/07/2026)
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - 8-inch touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Digital instrument cluster with EV-specific displays
- Smart key with push-button start
- Rear parking sensors and camera with guidelines
| - Nepal distributor site and launch release do not list screen/audio specs (As of: 17/07/2026)
- Global Leaf 40 kWh commonly has 7–8 inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (global-spec brochure)[4]
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| Safety | - 6 airbags: front, side, and curtain
- ABS with EBD and brake assist standard
- Electronic Stability Control and Vehicle Stability Management
- Hill-start assist control and tire pressure monitoring system
- ISOFIX child seat anchors on rear seats
| - Zero-emission EV; specific safety feature list not disclosed for Nepal variant (As of: 17/07/2026)
- Global-spec Leaf 40 kWh offers ABS, ESC, airbags, but Nepal equipment not officially confirmed (global-spec brochures)[4][10]
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| Design & Exterior | - Closed grille with unique EV styling and charge port
- Split LED headlamps with LED DRLs
- Available colours: Atlas White, Cyber Gray, Galactic Gray, Pulse Red, Surfy Blue, Dark Knight
- 16-inch alloy wheels with aerodynamic design
| - 5-door hatchback body with aerodynamic styling (global-spec Leaf brochure)[7]
- Dimensions similar to international second-gen Leaf; Nepal color/trim choices not listed officially (As of: 17/07/2026)
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| Sales & Imports | - Officially sold by Laxmi Intercontinental as CKD/CBU import EV
- Kona Electric positioned as Nepal’s most proven and reliable EV by distributor
- Kona Electric GL price revised to Rs 59,96,000 on-road
- Introductory price earlier Rs 51,96,000 for first-gen launch
| - Launched in Nepal as fully imported zero-emission EV at NPR 59.99 lakhs introductory price (India-spec Nepal launch release)[8]
- Marketed as first mass-market global EV from Nissan in Nepal (India-spec Nepal launch release)[8]
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| Value for Money Verdict | - GL is entry variant; same battery/motor as GLS but fewer features
- Considered strong value mid-range EV with proven reliability
- Lower price after Rs 2 lakh reduction enhances affordability
| - Priced around NPR 6 million, positioned as premium imported EV with 311 km NEDC range (India-spec Nepal launch release)[8]
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| Pros | - Proven 305 km real-world-suitable range for Nepal terrain
- Strong performance with 134 hp and instant 395 Nm torque
- Good ground clearance 160 mm suits urban and highway use
- Comprehensive safety package with 6 airbags and ESC
- Wide Hyundai EV network and brand trust in Nepal
| - Proven global EV with 40 kWh battery and 311 km NEDC range (India-spec Nepal launch release)[8]
- Strong 320 Nm instant torque and 150 PS output for quick acceleration (India-spec Nepal launch release)[8]
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| Cons | - Boot space smaller than some rival crossovers
- Design now feels older versus newer EV rivals
- No official long-range 64 kWh variant currently offered
- Interior plastics and finish not as premium as higher-priced EVs
| - Only one official Nepal variant; limited trim choice compared to some rivals (As of: 17/07/2026)
- Specs like safety features and infotainment not clearly detailed by Nepal distributor (As of: 17/07/2026)
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