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Jaecoo J5 vs Kia Soul EV in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 05 Sept 2026Comparing FWD vs EX-I variants

The short answer

Kia Soul EV costs रु 99,000 less ex-showroom. J5 has 20 mm more ground clearance. J5 has 249 km more claimed range. J5 has 100.2 PS more power.

Choose the Jaecoo J5 if

J5 has 20 mm more ground clearance.J5 has 249 km more claimed range.J5 has 100.2 PS more power.

Positioned as premium mid-size EV SUV under Rs 65 lakh Competitive range and features vs other EV SUVs

Pros

Strong 155 kW motor with quick 0–100 km/h in ~7.3–7.7 s

Long claimed range up to 461 km

Rich feature set: large screen, ADAS, panoramic roof

Good 480 L boot and 185 mm clearance for Nepal roads

Strong 155 kW motor with genuinely quick 0–100 acceleration

Attractive pricing for a fully loaded mid-size EV SUV

Cons

Only FWD, no AWD option for serious off-roading

New brand, resale and long-term reliability unproven

Predominantly single fully loaded variant limits price laddering

New brand with unproven long-term reliability and resale

Only FWD, no AWD option for demanding off-road use

Single main variant limits fine-grained price and spec choice

As of 03 Sept 2026

Choose the Kia Soul EV if

Kia Soul EV costs रु 99,000 less ex-showroom.

EX I offers the Soul EV experience at lower cost than EX II, but its 212 km range and older tech feel modest for 56 lakh. It suits urban users prioritizing brand reliability and upright design over latest long-range EVs. As a legacy EV in Nepal’s market, it is now better value as a discounted or used purchase than at full ex-showroom price.

Pros

Recognized EV pioneer model with proven track record in Nepal market.

Comfortable upright seating and 165 mm ground clearance helpful on Nepali roads.

Kia brand support via Continental Trading’s established network.

Lower price than EX II while sharing the same claimed 212 km EV range.

Cons

212 km claimed range is modest versus newer long-range EV rivals.

Older EV tech and limited fast-charging ecosystem compared with new Kia EV6/EV9.

Safety and feature list relatively basic without modern ADAS or rich infotainment.

Boxy design and compact size may limit boot space for family touring needs.

As of 25 Aug 2026

15 rows compared

Jaecoo

रु 56,99,000

Kia

Soul EV

रु 56,00,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 56,99,000

रु 56,00,000Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 54,99,000 – रु 60,99,000

रु 56,00,000 – रु 58,00,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

Distributor

SPG Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. (Omoda & Jaecoo Nepal)

Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cashरु 4,00,000

Intro NAIMA Expo offer price Rs 56.99 lakh

cash

No specific current cash discount publicly disclosed for Soul EV EX I in Nepal

1 offer on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

155 kW (210.7 PS)+100.2 PS

109 bhp (110.5 PS)

Max torque

288 Nm

Not disclosed

Battery

58.9 kWh

Not disclosed

Claimed range

461 km+249 km

212 km

Drivetrain

Not disclosed

front-wheel drive

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Ground clearance

185 mm+20 mm

165 mm

Boot space

480 litres

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

77Better

Service centres

29Better

CCS2 fast chargers

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Soft-wrapped instrument panel

·Multi Color Ambient Light

·First Row Ambient Light

·Second Row Ambient Light

·Trunk Light

·Multi Function Steering Wheel

·Steering Wheel Heating

·Driver Seat 6 Way Power Adjustment

·Driver Seat Heating

·Passenger Seat Ventilate

·Front Row Seat Independent Headrestraint

·6/4 split-folding Second Row Seats Back

·Second Row Seat Three Headrest

·Second Row Seat Armrest Flushbonading

·Second Row Seat Armrest with Cupholder

·Second Row Seat With Map Pocket

·Driver Sun Visor with Vanity Mirrors

·Passenger Sun Visor with Vanity Mirrors

·Driver Sun Visor with Illuminant

·Passenger Sun Visor with Illuminant

·Driver Sun Visor with Bill Fold

·Foldable Grab Handle with Damping

·Glove Box with Damping

·Coat Rack

·Trunk Net

·Armrest with Storage

·Driver Foot Rest

·Sunglass Holder

·Warning Triangle

·Two Zone Air Condition

·PM2.5 Filter

·Second Row Outlet

·Single Effect Filtration

·Remote Key

·Remote Open Window

·Keyless Entry

·Key left Warning

·Long Distance Engine

·Power Trunk Door

·Power All Window Adjust

·One-Touch Closing & Opening of 4 Windows

·Leather door panels

·Multi-color mood lighting

·Second row reading lights

·Imitation leather steering wheel

·Faux leather seat fabric

·Silent glass

·Panoramic glass

·Electric sunshade

·Injection molded instrument panel

·Knitted seat fabric

·Spare Tyre Storage Box

As of 19 Aug 2026

·Five-seat cabin with SUV-style upright seating

·EX I positioned as base EV trim with standard fabric upholstery

As of 25 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Central control LCD display: 15.6-inch

·Pioneer Speaker: 8

·Offline intelligent voice

·Mobile Mapping with CARPLAY

·Android AUTO

·Instrument Cluster: 9.2 inch

·1 USB port on the front row

·Front row Type-C fast charging port

·1 USB port in the second row

As of 19 Aug 2026

·EX I includes basic infotainment and convenience similar to ICE Soul EX trim

·Keyless entry and standard AC; higher features reserved for EX II sunroof

As of 25 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·Lane Departure Warning

·Lane Keeping System

·Lane Keeping Assist

·Blind Spot Monitoring

·Lane Control Assist

·Adaptive Cruise Control

·Departure Reminder

·Integrated Cruise Assist

·Forward Collision Warning

·Rear Cross Traffic Alert

·Rear Cross Traffic Emergency Braking

·Automatic Braking System

·Traffic Jam Assist

·Intelligent Avoidance

·Door Opening Warning System

·Rear Collision Warning

·Anti-collision Automatic Brake

·Emergency Lane Keeping

·Electronic Parking Brake

·AUTOHOLD Automatic Parking

·Anti-lock Braking System

·Electronic Brake Force Distribution

·Brake Assist System

·Brake Priority System

·Roll Stability Control

·Seatbelt Reminder

·Electrical child safety lock

·Auto Door Lock

·Rear Parking Sensors

As of 19 Aug 2026

·Soul EV range in Nepal includes ABS and basic safety kit

·Advanced ADAS features not mentioned for Nepal-spec Soul EV

As of 25 Aug 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·LED headlight

·Follow-Me-Home Headlight Function

·Automatic Headlight

·Headlamp leveling switch - manual

·Highbeam/lowbeam auto adjust

·Dual reversing Lamp

·Roof Rack

·Body color door handle

·Ceiling rail

·LED Rear lamp

·Center High Mounted Stop Lamp

·Single Rear Fog Lamp

·Rear License Lamp

·Spoiler

·Front Towing Hook

·Rear Towing Hook

·Electrically folding ORVM

·Electrically heating ORVM

·Rain sensor wipers

·Electric tailgate

·Wheel: Aluminum alloy

·Front Tyre Specification: 18 Inch

·Rear Tyre Specification: 18 Inch

·Key Type: Remote Key

·Electric headlight height adjustment

·LED daytime running lights

·Rear license plate light

·Non-load bearing luggage rack

As of 19 Aug 2026

·Distinctive boxy crossover-hatch design carried over from Soul ICE

·EX I variant without sunroof; simpler exterior trim vs EX II

As of 25 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Officially launched at NAIMA Expo 2025 at Rs 60.99 lakh

·Intro booking offer Rs 56.99 lakh for limited period

·Imported as CBU/CKD Chinese EV, same as global J5 EV

As of 17 Jul 2026

·Kia has sold 114 Soul EV units in Nepal since 2016

·Soul EV is among Kia EVs with minimal recent imports, under 12 Kia EVs in last year

As of 25 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Jaecoo J5

Kia Soul 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 56,99,000

रु 56,00,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 20,500

≈ रु 15,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 57,27,985

≈ रु 56,23,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 68,518 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 67,328 · 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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Jaecoo J5 vs Kia Soul EV — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Jaecoo J5 or Kia Soul EV?

As of September 2026, the Jaecoo J5 starts at Rs 54.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1.01 lakh less than the Kia Soul EV at Rs 56 lakh.

What is the price of the Jaecoo J5 and Kia Soul EV in Nepal?

The Jaecoo J5 costs Rs 54.99 lakh to Rs 60.99 lakh and the Kia Soul EV costs Rs 56 lakh to Rs 58 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Jaecoo J5 or the Kia Soul 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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