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Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV vs Wuling Darion EV in Nepal — price & specs compared

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

Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV costs रु 36,03,000 less ex-showroom. Darion EV has 340 km more claimed range. Darion EV has 149.4 PS more power.

Choose the Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV if
Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV costs रु 36,03,000 less ex-showroom.

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 Wuling Darion EV if
Darion EV has 340 km more claimed range.Darion EV has 149.4 PS more power.

Well-equipped seven-seat EV MPV with strong range and Level-2 ADAS at a mid‑50 lakh price, making it compelling for larger families and long-distance users. Value is best for buyers who prioritise comfort features, safety tech and space over outright affordability.

Pros
Long claimed range with 69.2 kWh LFP battery and WLTP/CLTC figures suitable for frequent intercity trips.
Rich comfort kit including ventilated captain seats, electric sliding doors, electric sunroof and power tailgate.
Strong safety package with six airbags, ESC, TPMS, ISOFIX mounts and Level‑2 ADAS including AEB and adaptive cruise.
Spacious 7‑seat layout on a large MPV footprint, tailored to family and people‑mover use.
Cons
Single variant pricing still relatively high versus smaller five‑seat EV rivals and compact crossovers.
Service and charging network breadth for Wuling is still developing compared with more established EV brands.
As of 06 Sept 2026
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Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV price in Nepal
Kaiyi
रु 19,96,000Lowest price
Wuling Darion EV price in Nepal
Wuling
रु 55,99,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 19,96,000Cheapest
रु 55,99,000
Range, all variants
रु 19,96,000 – रु 22,96,000
रु 18,99,000 – रु 55,99,000
Variants on sale
3
2
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
Laxmi E-Mobility and G.O. Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.
Paramount Motors Pvt. Ltd.
🎁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
cashरु 2,00,000Expired
NAIMA Mobility Expo introductory discount on Darion EV
Ended 31 Aug 2026
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
40 kW (54.4 PS)
201 bhp (203.8 PS)+149.4 PS
Max torque
110 Nm
310 Nm+200 Nm
Battery
17.7 kWh
69.2 kWh+51.5 kWh
Claimed range
200 km (CLTC)
540 km (CLTC)+340 km
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
15Better
Service centres
4Better
2
CCS2 fast chargers
0
12
📋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
·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
·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
·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
·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
·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 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
Not disclosed
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
·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
·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
·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 55,99,000; a Rs 2,00,000 expo offer brought it to Rs 53,99,000 during NAIMA
·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.

Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV
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 19,96,000
रु 55,99,000
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 56,22,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 23,997 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 67,315 · 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 detailsWuling Darion EV full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV is रु 36,03,000 cheaper ex-showroom (180.5%), while the Wuling Darion EV is ahead on claimed range and battery capacity — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
Choose the Wuling Darion EV if
  • you drive long intercity stretches between charges
  • you want the bigger pack for range headroom
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking

Measured: 340 km more claimed range; 51.5 kWh more battery capacity; 149.4 PS more power.

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
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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 · Wuling: 15 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.

Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV vs Wuling Darion EV — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV or Wuling Darion EV?

As of September 2026, the Wuling Darion EV starts at Rs 18.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.97 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 Wuling Darion EV in Nepal?

The Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV costs Rs 19.96 lakh to Rs 22.96 lakh and the Wuling Darion EV costs Rs 18.99 lakh to Rs 55.99 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV or the Wuling Darion EV?

These two split the decision: the Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV is रु 36,03,000 cheaper ex-showroom (180.5%), while the Wuling Darion EV is ahead on claimed range and battery capacity — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Wuling Darion EV if you drive long intercity stretches between charges. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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