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Jaecoo J5 vs Wuling Darion EV in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 3 trim prices verified 18 Oct 2026Comparing FWD vs Darion EV variants

The short answer

Jaecoo J5 costs रु 3,00,000 less ex-showroom. J5 has 7 PS more power.

Choose the Jaecoo J5 if

Jaecoo J5 costs रु 3,00,000 less ex-showroom.J5 has 7 PS more power.

Positioned as premium mid-size EV SUV under Rs 65 lakh Competitive range and features vs other EV SUVs The standard J5 sits between discounted Long Range pricing and Pro, offering full battery size at a mid price. Best suited to buyers who want maximum battery without paying Long Range’s latest tag or compromising features. Long Range trim balances strong range, equipment and price, making it the sweet spot of the J5 lineup. Best for buyers prioritizing maximum range and comfort over entry pricing, within mid-range EV budget.

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

Large 58.9 kWh battery with strong claimed range.

Well-equipped interior with advanced tech and comfort features.

Good space and practicality for families.

Price lower than initial MRP yet retains flagship battery.

Largest battery in J5 range with strong real-world WLTP range.

Comprehensive comfort and tech features as standard.

Useful ground clearance and boot for mixed city–highway use.

Price reasonable relative to range and equipment in segment.

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

Warranty and safety details remain opaque.

FWD-only may deter some hill-country buyers.

Value overlaps with Long Range deals, creating confusion.

Charging ecosystem specifics from brand are limited.

Warranty terms not clearly communicated.

Airbag and some safety specifics remain undisclosed.

FWD only; lacks AWD option for tougher terrains.

Heavier battery may slightly reduce efficiency versus Pro in city.

As of 11 Sept 2026

Choose the Wuling Darion EV if

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

The Darion EV offers a compelling package for large families needing a premium, feature-rich electric MPV at a competitive price point. It is an excellent choice for those prioritizing interior space, advanced safety tech, and long-range capability.

Pros

Spacious 7-seat layout with ventilated captain seats

Comprehensive Level-2 ADAS safety suite

Practical dual electric sliding doors

Strong 69.2 kWh battery with competitive range

Electric sliding doors make entry and exit easy in narrow parking spaces

Second row captain seats provide a high end passenger experience for families

Cons

Premium pricing may be a barrier for budget-conscious buyers

Limited public charging infrastructure compared to major global markets

Luggage space is very limited when all three rows of seats are occupied

Higher price point compared to the similarly equipped Eksion EV

Limited service center locations outside of the Kathmandu Valley

Low ground clearance of 165 mm requires caution on rural Nepali roads

As of 18 Oct 2026

12 rows compared

Jaecoo

रु 56,99,000Lowest price

Wuling

Darion EV

रु 59,99,000

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 56,99,000Cheapest

रु 59,99,000

Fuel

Distributor

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

Paramount Motors Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cashरु 4,00,000Expired

Introductory launch offer below MRP for bookings

Ended 31 Aug 2025

cashरु 4,00,000Expired

Launch and NAIMA expo offer under original MRP

Ended 31 Aug 2025

cashरु 5,00,000

Price-cut campaign bringing standard J5 near 5.5 million

Valid until 31 Dec 2026

cashरु 2,00,000

NAIMA Mobility Expo 2026 promotional discount

Explore full specifications and service support

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

155 kW (210.7 PS)+7 PS

201 bhp (203.8 PS)

Max torque

Not disclosed

310 Nm

Battery

58.9 kWh

69.2 kWh+10.3 kWh

Claimed range

Not disclosed

540 km (CLTC)

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

87Better

Service centres

36Better

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

·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

As of 07 Sept 2026

·Seat Capacity 7

·Interior Color Walnut Brown & Carbon Black

·Captain Seat

·Synthetic Leather Upholstery

·Leather-wrapped steering wheel with multifunction switch

·Soft touch interior panels

·12.8” high-definition control screen

·8.8” TFT instrument display

·6-way driver seat adjustment

·Electric 2nd row seat adjustment

·Automatic AC with PM2.5 filter

·Premium Synthetic Leather Seats

·Soft Touch Interior Panel & Door Trim

·Fresh and Clean Air with PM2.5 Air Filter

As of 04 Sept 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

·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 Window

·Electrically folding ORVM

·Electrically heating ORVM

·Rain sensor wipers

·Electric tailgate

·Key Type: Remote Key

As of 07 Sept 2026

·AM/FM radio, Bluetooth, USB

·Smartphone interconnection

·50W wireless phone charger

·6 speakers

·Voice command

·IoV

·USB charging port & 12V power outlet

·Parking camera 360°

·Cruise control

·Smart entry & smart start

·Power windows with anti-pinch

·360° Around View Camera with Transparent Chassis Display

As of 04 Sept 2026

🛡️Safety

·Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

·Lane Keeping System (LKA)

·Lane Keeping Assist (LDP)

·Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

·Lane Control Assist (LCA)

·Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

·Departure Reminder (DAI)

·Integrated Cruise Assist (ICA)

·Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

·Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

·Rear Cross Traffic Emergency Braking (RCTB)

·Automatic Braking System (AEB)

·Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)

·Intelligent Avoidance

·Door Opening Warning System (DOWS)

·Rear Collision Warning (RCW)

·Anti-collision Automatic Brake

·Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)

·Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)

·AUTOHOLD Automatic Parking

·Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

·Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

·Brake Assist System (BAS)

·Brake Priority System (BOS)

·Roll Stability Control (RSC)

·Seatbelt Reminder

·Electrical child safety lock

·Auto Door Lock

·Rear Parking Sensors

As of 07 Sept 2026

·SRS airbags 6

·ISOFIX on 2nd and 3rd row seats

·ABS+EBD with ESC

·Electric parking brake with auto-hold

·Hill hold control

·Pedestrian warning sound module

·TPMS

·ACC

·IDA (Intelligent Driving Assist) with lane keeping function

·FCW

·AEB

·LDW

·BSD

·LCA

·DOW

·RCTA

·RCW

·IHMA

·Level-2 ADAS

·Warranty - Traction Motor: 6 Years or 1,50,000 KM

·Warranty - High Voltage Battery Pack: 8 Years or 1,50,000 KM

As of 04 Sept 2026

Warranty & After-sales

·Battery: 8 Years / 180,000 km (original manufacturer warranty)

·Motor: 8 Years / 160,000 km (original manufacturer warranty)

·Extended Warranty Battery: +3 Years / 60,000 km, Total 11 Years / 240,000 km

·Extended Warranty Motor: +3 Years / 60,000 km, Total 11 Years / 200,000 km

·Extended warranty covers eligible manufacturing/quality defects in key high-voltage EV components: High-voltage battery eligible components (battery pack related eligible parts), eligible battery safety/control related components (as applicable), Traction Motor Assembly and Motor Control Unit (as applicable)

·Excludes: accidents, collision, water ingress due to external causes

·Excludes: wear & tear/consumables (tires, brake pads, wipers, 12V battery, etc.)

·Excludes: unauthorized modifications, tampering, or non-approved parts

·Excludes: repairs at unauthorized workshops

·Excludes: misuse, negligence, racing/competitive driving

·Excludes: odometer manipulation or inaccurate mileage records

·Condition: service only at Authorized Service Centers

·Condition: follow recommended maintenance schedule and owner's manual requirements

·Condition: use genuine/approved parts only

·Condition: maintain required records and compliance as per program terms

·Condition: continuous insurance coverage with Himalayan Everest Insurance Ltd. is mandatory for warranty validity; if insurance is changed, extended warranty will be terminated

·Year 1 insurance arranged by SPG Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.; subsequent years customer must continue insurance with Himalayan Everest Insurance Ltd.

·Existing customers can add extended warranty by paying applicable premium, provided insurance is with Himalayan Everest Insurance Ltd. and vehicle meets eligibility/inspection criteria

·For 2024 model year vehicles insured elsewhere: Extended Warranty cannot be issued as standalone policy, must be issued along with Himalayan Everest Insurance Ltd. Policy; insurer may charge additional premium for past years; must maintain both policies continuously until end of total warranty period

As of 12 Sept 2026

·Traction Motor: 8 years or 150,000 km (whichever is earlier)

·High Voltage Battery Pack: 8 years or 150,000 km (whichever is earlier)

As of 16 Oct 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

·Wheel: Aluminum alloy

·Front Tyre Specification: 18 Inch

·Rear Tyre Specification: 18 Inch

·Electric headlight height adjustment

·LED daytime running lights

·Rear license plate light

·Non-load bearing luggage rack

As of 07 Sept 2026

·LED headlamp with DRL & cornering light

·Auto Headlamp

·Rain-sensing wiper

·Power tailgate

·Dual sliding door Electric

·17” machined alloy wheels

·Dual-layer tinted glass

·Electric sunroof

·Electric Sliding door with an extra large dual sided design

·Available colors: Haze Grey, Frosty White, Starry Black, Orchid Purple

As of 04 Sept 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Official current J5 (FWD) price NRS 56,99,000 ex-showroom

·Imported exclusively by SPG Automobiles under Jaecoo brand

·Initially launched at MRP 60.99 lakh with offer 56.99 lakh

·Positioned as mid-size premium EV SUV at NAIMA Mobility Expo

·Standard Jaecoo J5 price Rs 56.99 lakh in Nepal

·Earlier official MRP 60.99 lakh with NAIMA offer 56.99 lakh

·Distributed by SPG Automobiles as core Jaecoo EV

·Later lineup repositioned alongside J5 Pro and Long Range

·Ex‑showroom Nepal price: Rs 56,99,000 for Long Range trim

·Original MRP positioned at Rs 60,99,000 in earlier launch communications

·Extended warranty of up to 11 years or 240,000 km on major components

·Sold via Jaecoo/Omoda dealer network in major cities including Kathmandu and Pokhara

As of 20 Sept 2026

·Launched in Nepal on 11 August 2026 at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo

·Distributed by Paramount Motors, the official Wuling distributor in Nepal

·Ex-showroom Rs 59,99,000, as listed by Paramount Motors, the official Wuling distributor

·Launched at Rs 55,99,000 with a Rs 2,00,000 NAIMA expo offer bringing it to Rs 53,99,000 during the show; that offer ended with NAIMA and is no longer available

·Sold in other markets as the Wuling Cortez Darion EV

As of 17 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Jaecoo J5

Wuling Darion 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 59,99,000

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 60,22,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 68,518 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 72,125 · 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.

Jaecoo J5 full details Wuling Darion EV full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Jaecoo J5 is the stronger buy: it is रु 3,00,000 cheaper ex-showroom (5.3%) and still leads on dealer and service reach and power.

Choose the Jaecoo J5 if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
you want servicing within reach of where you live
you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking

Measured: 34 more service centres in Nepal (36 vs 2); 7 PS more power; 71 more showrooms in Nepal (87 vs 16).

Choose the Wuling Darion EV if

you want the bigger pack for range headroom

Measured: 10.3 kWh more battery capacity.

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Price movements we logged

1 recorded since October 2026

Each is a dated change we applied to a published ex-showroom price after checking it. A logged change may be a distributor's revision or our own correction coming into line with the official figure — the log says which way each one moved, and when, not why.

See the full price-change log →

Trim prices distributor-verified

3 of 3

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 18 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal

Jaecoo: 87 showrooms, 36 service centres · Wuling: 16 showrooms, 2 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh

Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Jaecoo J5 vs Wuling Darion EV — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Jaecoo J5 or Wuling Darion EV?

As of October 2026, the Jaecoo J5 starts at Rs 51.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 8 lakh less than the Wuling Darion EV at Rs 59.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Jaecoo J5 and Wuling Darion EV in Nepal?

The Jaecoo J5 costs Rs 51.99 lakh to Rs 56.99 lakh and the Wuling Darion EV costs Rs 59.99 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Jaecoo J5 or the Wuling Darion EV?

On our data the Jaecoo J5 is the stronger buy: it is रु 3,00,000 cheaper ex-showroom (5.3%) and still leads on dealer and service reach and power. Take the Jaecoo J5 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Wuling Darion EV if you want the bigger pack for range headroom. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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