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Hyundai Kona EV vs Omoda Jaecoo J5 EVin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 27 Jul 2026Comparing GLS vs J5 (FWD) variants
The short answer

Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV costs रु 3,97,000 less ex-showroom.

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

GLS trim adds extra features for about Rs 5 lakh over GL Considered good value versus newer but costlier EV rivals in Nepal

Pros
Well-equipped cabin with digital cluster and AVN even in GL; GLS adds more
Strong torque and brisk 0–100 km/h performance for class
Hyundai nationwide service, parts availability and resale confidence
Real-world 280–320 km range reported by owners despite official 305 km
Cons
Older-generation Kona platform; not the latest global Kona EV shape
No factory long-range 64 kWh option now; earlier imports only
Price premium of GLS over GL may not suit budget-focused buyers
Limited rear-cabin width for three adults across
As of 25 Jul 2026
Choose the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV if
Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV costs रु 3,97,000 less ex-showroom.
19 rows compared
Hyundai Kona EV price in Nepal
Hyundai
रु 64,96,000
Omoda
रु 60,99,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 64,96,000
रु 60,99,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 59,96,000 – रु 64,96,000
रु 60,99,000
Variants on sale
2
1
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.
SPG Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. (Omoda Jaecoo Nepal Pvt. Ltd.)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
0% interest promotional finance scheme available on Kona EV
1 offer on other variants
No offer on this variant
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
100 PS
Not disclosed
Max torque
395 Nm
Not disclosed
Battery
39.2 kWh
Not disclosed
Claimed range
305 km
Not disclosed
Transmission
automatic
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
4,205 mm
Not disclosed
Width
1,800 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,555 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
2,600 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
160 mm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
27
28Better
Service centres
33Better
14
CCS2 fast chargers
0
32
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Higher GLS trim expected to add more comfort kit over GL
·10.25" Supervision cluster standard, theme selectable
·Paddle shifters adjust regenerative braking levels
·Electronic shift-by-wire frees space, smooth operation
·Low-mounted battery improves ride comfort and handling
As of 25 Jul 2026
Not disclosed
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·8" AVN touchscreen with inbuilt navigation
·Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto mirroring
·Qi wireless phone charger on centre console
·Climate pre-setting with departure-time scheduling while plugged in
·GLS Premium/GLS likely add more convenience items per portals
As of 25 Jul 2026
Not disclosed
🛡️Safety
·Driver Attention Warning standard, shows attention level, last break
·Battery multi-stage HV safety systems, protected pack design
·Disc brakes all round; ventilated front, solid rear
·McPherson strut front, multi-link rear suspension for control
·Airbags, ABS, ESC, HAC listed as Kona EV safety features
As of 25 Jul 2026
Not disclosed
✨Design & Exterior
·LED twin headlights with high efficiency, long life
·Distinctive aerodynamic rear combination lamps
·Front charging port supports AC and DC fast charging
·215/55R17 tyres on alloys; SUV stance
·Colours: Atlas White, Cyber Gray, Phantom Black, Mirage Green
·Also Galactic Gray and Ultimate Red Metallic options
As of 25 Jul 2026
Not disclosed
📊Sales & Imports
·Kona Electric GLS 100 kW priced at Rs 64.96 lakh ex-showroom
·Sold alongside GL, GLS, GLS Premium naming across portals
·Same 39.2 kWh battery and 100 kW motor across all Nepal variants
As of 25 Jul 2026
Not disclosed

Every variant, priced

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

Hyundai Kona EV
Omoda Jaecoo J5 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 64,96,000
रु 60,99,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 15,500
≈ रु 15,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 65,19,985
≈ रु 61,22,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 78,100 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 73,327 · 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 Kona EV vs Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hyundai Kona EV or Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV?

As of July 2026, the Hyundai Kona EV starts at Rs 59.96 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1.03 lakh less than the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV at Rs 60.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Hyundai Kona EV and Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV in Nepal?

The Hyundai Kona EV costs Rs 59.96 lakh to Rs 64.96 lakh and the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV costs Rs 60.99 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Hyundai Kona EV or the Omoda Jaecoo J5 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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