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iCar V23 EV vs Tata Nexon EV K3in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 07 Aug 2026Comparing RWD vs Nexon K3.ev EMPOWERED + 45 variants

The short answer

Tata Nexon EV K3 costs रु 1,00,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the iCar V23 EV if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Choose the Tata Nexon EV K3 if

Tata Nexon EV K3 costs रु 1,00,000 less ex-showroom.

At Rs 48.99 lakh this top EMPOWERED+ trim only makes sense for buyers who specifically want the sunroof, ventilated seats, JBL audio and full camera/ADAS-style safety suite Buyers focused purely on range, price, or those outside Kathmandu/Pokhara's charging and service network should consider the cheaper standard Nexon EV (Rs 35.99 lakh) or Nexon EV Max (Rs 46.49 lakh) instead Resale value for EVs in Nepal is still unproven, so this trim suits buyers planning long-term ownership rather than a quick resale

Pros

98 kW / 215 Nm motor with 0-100 km/h in 8.9 sec gives strong performance for a compact EV

325 km real-world range (per in-market Nepal testing) is enough for daily commuting, as owners confirm

6 airbags plus 360° camera, Blind Spot View Monitor and a BNCAP 5-star rated platform give strong safety credentials

190 mm ground clearance and independent MacPherson strut suspension suit Nepal's varied roads

Top-trim comfort kit — 12.3 in touchscreen, 9-speaker JBL system, ventilated front seats, sunroof, air purifier — is unmatched lower in the range

8-year/1,60,000 km battery & motor warranty and low running cost (~NPR 2/km) reduce long-term ownership risk

V2L/V2V charging lets the car power devices or another EV, a genuine practical extra

Cons

At Rs 48.99 lakh many owners feel this is overpriced, saying 45-46 lakh would be fair

Real-world DC fast charging runs at 25-30 kW, well short of the claimed 40-min/60kW figure

Certified range (490 km MIDC) is far above the 325 km owners actually get, causing disappointment

Software and infotainment glitches have been reported

Rear seat legroom is limited despite the 2498 mm wheelbase

Small fit-and-finish issues like a visible electric cord have been flagged

Service centres and spare parts are concentrated in major cities, with delays reported outside Kathmandu

As of 30 Jul 2026

9 rows compared

iCar

V23 EV

रु 49,99,000

Tata

Nexon EV K3

रु 48,99,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 49,99,000

रु 48,99,000Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 49,99,000

रु 48,99,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

Distributor

SPG Automobiles

Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd.

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Claimed range

Not disclosed

0 km

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

58Better

Service centres

Not disclosed

CCS2 fast chargers

Not disclosed

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

Not disclosed

·digital dashboard

·smart digital steering wheel

·phygital control panel

·smart digital shifter

·digital cockpit - high-definition fully reconfigurable instrument cluster

·multi-dial view in cluster

·embedded maps in cluster

·wireless charger

·air purifier

·Leatherette seats

·Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel

·Smart Digital Steering Wheel

·Physital Control Panel

·Driver & Co-driver Ventilated Seats

·Wireless Smartphone Charger

·Push Button Start

·Fully Automatic Climate Control

·Multi Drive Modes - Eco, City & Sport

·V2V Charging

·V2L Technology

·Air purifier with AQI sensor & display

·Cruise Control

·Paddle Shifter for Regen Modes

·Rain Sensing Wipers

·Power Window (4 doors) - Driver One Touch Auto Up/Down

·Electric Tailgate Release

·Driver side Height Adjustable Seat

·Electric ORVM with Autofold

·Front & Rear Fast Charge C Type 45W

·Rear AC Vents

·Cooled & Illuminated Glove Box

·Express Cooling

·Front Armrest

·Auto Dimming IRVM

·Rear Seat 60:40 Split

·Rear Seat Central Armrest

·Charging Indicator in Front Centre Position Lamp

·Bolstered ultra comfort seats with ventilation

·Grand centre console

·USB Type C

·Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof

As of 30 Jul 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

Not disclosed

·31.24 cm cinematic touchscreen

·JBL cinematic sound system

·9 high quality speakers including external sub-woofer

·audio modes

·cinematic experience mode

·kids sleeping in back mode

·wireless Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™

·electronic parking brake with AUTO HOLD

·V2V charging

·V2L technology

·31.24 cm (12.3 in) Cinematic Touchscreen

·9 Speaker JBL Cinematic Sound System

·26.03 cm (10.3 in) Digital Cockpit with Navigation

·Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay

·AudioworX – JBL Audio Modes

·Multiple Voice Assistants

·SOS call

·Arcade.ev – App Suite

As of 30 Jul 2026

🛡️Safety

Not disclosed

·auto dimming IRVM

·rain sensing wiper

·6 Airbags

·360 deg Camera Surround View System

·Blind Spot View Monitor

·Front Parking Sensor

·Tire Pressure Monitoring System

·Rear Disc Brakes

·Electronic Parking Brake with Autohold

·Hill Ascent & Descent Control

·Anti Lock Braking System

·Electronic Brake Force Distribution

·Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with i-VBAC

·Cornering Stability Control

·Electronic Traction Control

·Roll Over Mitigation

·Brake Disc Wiping

·Electronic Brake Pre-fill

·Hydraulic Brake Assist

·Hydraulic Fading Compensation

·Dynamic Wheel Torque By Brake

·Hill Hold Control

·Panic Brake Alert

·After Impact Braking

·Front, Rear Brakes: All-Disc

·Fortified cabin based on BNCAP 5 star rated platform

·Auto hold

As of 30 Jul 2026

✨Design & Exterior

Not disclosed

·smart digital DRLs with welcome and goodbye sequence and charging indicator

·smart digital X factor rear light with welcome and goodbye sequence

·hidden rear wipers

·R16 alloy wheels with aero inserts

·auto headlamps

·LED Projector Auto Headlamps

·Smart Digital DRLs with Welcome & Goodbye Sequence

·Centre Position Lamp

·Front Fog Lamps with Cornering

·Smart Digital X Factor

·Hidden Rear Wiper & Washer with Defogger

·Sequential Indicators

·Roof Rails

·Welcome & Goodbye Sequence in Front & rear DRLs

·Wheels & Tyres Size: 215/60 R16

·Low Rolling Resistance Tires

·Colours: empowered oxide, pristine white, daytona grey, intensi teal, flame red

As of 30 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

iCar V23 EV

Tata Nexon EV K3

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 49,99,000

रु 48,99,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 15,500

≈ रु 15,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 50,22,985

≈ रु 49,22,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 60,102 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 58,900 · 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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iCar V23 EV vs Tata Nexon EV K3 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — iCar V23 EV or Tata Nexon EV K3?

As of August 2026, the Tata Nexon EV K3 starts at Rs 48.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1 lakh less than the iCar V23 EV at Rs 49.99 lakh.

What is the price of the iCar V23 EV and Tata Nexon EV K3 in Nepal?

The iCar V23 EV costs Rs 49.99 lakh and the Tata Nexon EV K3 costs Rs 48.99 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the iCar V23 EV or the Tata Nexon EV K3?

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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