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Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV vs Seres Mini in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing 200 km vs Mid Trim variants
The short answer

Seres Mini costs रु 3,47,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

The 200 km e-Qute 02 variant offers very low entry price for a full EV and suits short urban commutes. Best for city users with predictable daily runs who can live with modest highway usability and smaller battery.

Pros
Lowest purchase price among 4-wheeler EVs in Nepal.
Decent feature set including 10.25-inch screen and 360° camera at this price.
Compact size and FWD make it easy to park and maneuver in city traffic.
Strong safety basics with dual airbags, ESC, HAC, TPMS for the segment.
Cons
200 km CLTC range is limited in real-world use, especially on highways.
Small 122-litre boot restricts luggage capacity for families.
Only 4 seats and 2 doors reduce practicality versus 5-door rivals.
Brand and service network are still relatively new compared to established EV makers.
As of 15 Sept 2026
Choose the Seres Mini if
Seres Mini costs रु 3,47,000 less ex-showroom.

This is the entry-level price leader for EVs in Nepal, best suited for short-distance city commutes where budget is the absolute priority.

Pros
Extremely affordable entry price for an EV
Compact dimensions make it effortless to park in Kathmandu
Low operating costs compared to petrol hatchbacks
Cons
Very limited safety with only one airbag
Slow AC-only charging is inconvenient for long trips
Minimal ground clearance for Nepal's monsoon-damaged roads
As of 11 Sept 2026
21 rows compared
Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV price in Nepal
Kaiyi
रु 19,96,000
Seres Mini price in Nepal
Seres
रु 16,49,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 19,96,000
रु 16,49,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 19,96,000 – रु 22,96,000
रु 16,49,000 – रु 17,99,000
Variants on sale
3
3
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
Laxmi E-Mobility and G.O. Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.
MAW Vriddhi Autocorp
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
bundledExpired
Big Value, Small Price NAIMA Expo scheme with cash discount and bundled charger, service, insurance.
Ended 31 Aug 2025
4 offers on other variants
No offer on this variant
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
40 kW (54.4 PS)
Not disclosed
Max torque
110 Nm
Not disclosed
Battery
17.7 kWh
Not disclosed
Claimed range
200 km (CLTC)
Not disclosed
Transmission
automatic
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
3,360 mm
Not disclosed
Width
1,700 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,605 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
2,160 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
165 mm
Not disclosed
Boot space
122 litres
Not disclosed
Seating
4
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
11
13Better
Service centres
4
10Better
CCS2 fast chargers
0
0
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·4-seater layout
·Driver armrest for added comfort
·ISOFIX child seat mounts
As of 15 Sept 2026
·Seats: 4
·Front row seats: Driver's seat 4-way manual adjustment (front and rear, backrest angle), integrated headrest; Passenger's seat: 4-way hand adjustment (front and rear, backrest angle), integrated headrest
·Second row seats: Integrated seat cushion, backrest in 5/5, proportional flat
·Parking brake type: Handbrake, gray handle, matte photoplating button cap, decorative strip white
As of 30 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
·Four driving modes available
·Energy recovery (regen) system
·Automatic headlamps
·Push start button
·Auto window closing on lock
·Remote window control
·Sensor-based locking and unlocking
·AVAS acoustic vehicle alerting system
As of 15 Sept 2026
·Infotainment: 8.8-inch MP5
·Speakers: 2
As of 03 Aug 2026
🛡️Safety
·Dual front airbags
·ABS with EBD
·Hill Assist Control
·Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and traction control
·Steel cage frame construction
·TPMS tyre pressure monitoring
·360° view camera
·Rear drum brakes
·Airbag_count: 2 airbags
·ADAS_level: Not disclosed officially (As of: 15/09/2026)
As of 15 Sept 2026
·ISOFIX: 2 points
·Airbag: 1 - driver
·TPMS: Included
·Rear parking radar: Included
·ABS + EBD: Included
·ESC / EBA / TCS: Included
·Auto Hold: Included
·Reverse camera: Included
·EDR: Included
As of 03 Aug 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·Battery warranty 8 years announced in offer scheme
·Free service for 6 years in NAIMA offer
·Whole-vehicle warranty period not disclosed officially (As of: 15/09/2026)
As of 15 Sept 2026
·Battery warranty: 8 years or 120,000 km
·Motor warranty: 8 years or 120,000 km
·Whole vehicle warranty: 3 years or 60,000 km
As of 11 Sept 2026
Design & Exterior
·Compact 2-door city hatchback body
·Concealed door handles design
·15-inch wheels and tyres
·LED lighting mentioned for segment
·Available colours: White, Blue, Pink
As of 15 Sept 2026
·Tyre: 145/60 R13
·Rim: Aluminum wheel
·Steering system: EPS
As of 30 Jul 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Launch price Rs 19,96,000 for 200 km variant
·Sold through Kaiyi showrooms in major cities incl. Naxal, Thapathali etc.
·Distributed by Laxmi E-Mobility & G.O. Automobiles
·Positioned as Nepal’s most affordable 4-wheeler EV
As of 15 Sept 2026
·Imported as CBU from China
·Launched in Nepal by MAW Vriddhi
As of 11 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV
Seres Mini

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 19,96,000
रु 16,49,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 7,000
≈ रु 15,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 7,355
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 20,10,355
≈ रु 16,72,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 23,997 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 19,826 · 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.

Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV full detailsSeres Mini full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Seres Mini is the stronger buy: it is रु 3,47,000 cheaper ex-showroom (21%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Seres Mini if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 6 more service centres in Nepal (10 vs 4).

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

Trim prices distributor-verified
0 of 6

These trims are listed at their published ex-showroom price, but none has been checked against the distributor's own price list yet — so treat the figures as indicative and confirm at the showroom.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Kaiyi: 11 showrooms, 4 service centres · Seres: 13 showrooms, 10 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.

Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV vs Seres Mini — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV or Seres Mini?

As of September 2026, the Seres Mini starts at Rs 16.49 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 3.47 lakh less than the Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV at Rs 19.96 lakh.

What is the price of the Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV and Seres Mini in Nepal?

The Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV costs Rs 19.96 lakh to Rs 22.96 lakh and the Seres Mini costs Rs 16.49 lakh to Rs 17.99 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV or the Seres Mini?

On our data the Seres Mini is the stronger buy: it is रु 3,47,000 cheaper ex-showroom (21%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Seres Mini if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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