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Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV vs Leapmotor T03 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing e-Qute 04 vs City Smart variants

The short answer

Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV costs रु 3,03,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV if

Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV costs रु 3,03,000 less ex-showroom.

Strong value city EV with usable 300 km claimed range and 28.08 kWh battery. Best suited to urban users wanting affordable EV with simple FWD layout and low running costs.

Pros

Competitive price vs other EVs around 25–26 lakh.

Decent claimed 300 km range from 28.08 kWh battery.

FWD hatchback layout and compact dimensions ideal for city use.

Disc brakes on both axles improve stopping performance.

Cons

Many key specs like airbags and safety features not clearly disclosed.

No confirmed fast DC charging peak power or 10–80% time.

Boot space and interior feature list remain unclear to buyers.

Warranty terms for battery and vehicle not transparently published.

As of 15 Sept 2026

Choose the Leapmotor T03 if

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

Lower-priced City Smart variant offers strong value for city-focused EV buyers needing range and ADAS on a budget. Best suited for first-time EV users wanting features like sunroof, Level 2 ADAS and usable WLTP range without exceeding 30 lakh.

Pros

Strong safety kit with 8 airbags, Level 2 ADAS and EPB at this price.

37.3 kWh battery with practical WLTP range and CLTC claim over 400 km.

Panoramic sunroof, dual screens and connected features rare in this segment.

Lower 50 kW motor variant reduces price, making it one of the most affordable well-equipped EVs.

Cons

Lower-power motor may feel underpowered on highways or steep hills versus the 70 kW version.

Compact boot space of 210 L may be limiting for family trips.

Ground clearance, while decent, still needs careful driving on rough rural roads.

Leapmotor brand and service network are newer and smaller than established rivals, affecting long-term confidence.

As of 30 Aug 2026

15 rows compared

Kaiyi

e-Qute 04 EV

रु 25,96,000Lowest price

Leapmotor

T03

रु 28,99,000

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 25,96,000Cheapest

रु 28,99,000

Range, all variants

रु 25,96,000

रु 28,99,000 – रु 34,00,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

Distributor

Laxmi E-Mobility and G.O. Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.

Shangrila Motors Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

General showroom promotions may apply; no specific published cash discount found.

bundled

Expo offer: one year free insurance and road tax for T03 buyers

1 offer on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

100 bhp (101.4 PS)

Not disclosed

Battery

Not disclosed

37.3 kWh

Drivetrain

Not disclosed

FWD

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

3,695 mm

Not disclosed

Width

1,685 mm

Not disclosed

Height

1,615 mm

Not disclosed

Wheelbase

2,500 mm

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

17Better

Service centres

4Better

CCS2 fast chargers

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Seating capacity 5

·Power steering standard

·MacPherson front, multi-link rear suspension

·AC and basic comfort features: Not disclosed officially (As of: 15/09/2026)

As of 15 Sept 2026

·Panoramic sunroof with power curtain

·Roof grab handles

·Manual anti-dazzling interior rear view mirror

·Front reading lamp

·Trunk lamp

·Fabric seats

·Front integral seats

·Driver seat with 6-way manual adjustment

·Front passenger seat with 4-way adjustment

·Rear seats with headrests

·Single-zone electrical air conditioning

·2-way adjustment steering wheel

·Multi-function steering wheel

·Central console storage box

·Sunvisors with mirrors

·Glove box

·Cup hold

·12V power supply

·2 USB ports

As of 13 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Infotainment screen size: Not disclosed officially (As of: 15/09/2026)

·Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto: Not disclosed officially (As of: 15/09/2026)

·Auto hold: Not disclosed officially (As of: 15/09/2026)

·Parking brake type: Not disclosed officially (As of: 15/09/2026)

As of 15 Sept 2026

·8" LCD cluster

·10.1" central touch screen

·DAB+FM

·Online navigation

·Bluetooth

·Voice control

·4 speakers

·In-vehicle Wifi

·OTA upgrade function

·Remote control keys

·Keyless start

As of 13 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·Front and rear disc brakes

·Airbag count: Not disclosed officially (As of: 15/09/2026)

·ABS/ESP availability: Not disclosed officially (As of: 15/09/2026)

·ADAS level: Not disclosed officially (As of: 15/09/2026)

·360-degree camera: Not disclosed officially (As of: 15/09/2026)

As of 15 Sept 2026

·Autohold

·EPB

·Rear seat ISOFIX

·Rear door child lock

·TPMS

·Side collision sensor

·Ecall

·Emergency data recorder

·Tyre repair kits

·Front airbags for driver and passenger

·Side airbags for driver and passenger

·Side curtain airbags for driver and passenger

·Co-driver side airbag switch

·Front 3-point pre-tensioners safety belts

·Rear 3-point emergency lock-in safety belts

·Front and rear safety belt reminder

·CCS (Cruise control system)

·ACC (Adaptive cruise control)

·FCW (Front collision warning)

·AEB (Autonomous emergency brake)

·LDW (Lane departure warning)

·ISA (Intelligent speed assist)

·BSD (Blind spot detection)

·DOW (Door opening warning)

·LKA (Lane keep assist)

·LCA (Lane change alert)

·DDAW (Driver drowsiness and attention warning)

·ADDW (Advanced distracted driver warning)

·Rear parking sensors

·Rear camera with dynamic guidelines

·4 power windows with one touch & anti-pinch

·Lazy lock

As of 13 Aug 2026

Warranty & After-sales

·Distributor lists Rs 25,96,000 price but not warranty

·Battery / motor / vehicle warranty figures: Not disclosed officially (As of: 15/09/2026)

As of 15 Sept 2026

Not disclosed

✨Design & Exterior

·Compact city EV with 3 colour options

·15-inch tyres 165/65 R15

As of 15 Sept 2026

·LED daytime running light

·Halogen headlights

·Auto headlights

·Headlights height manual adjustment

·Dual fog lamp & double reversing lamp

·LED brake lamp and high-mount lamp

·Concealed antenna on rear windshield

·Frameless wipers

·Rear windshield heating

·Power adjustment (outside mirrors)

·Heated (outside mirrors)

·15 inch Alloy Wheels

·5 colours: Light White, Canopy Grey, Mint Green, Starry Silver, Glacier Blue

As of 13 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Single fully-loaded variant for Nepal market

·Launch price Rs 24,96,000, now listed at Rs 25,96,000

·Launched at NADA Auto Show 2024

As of 15 Sept 2026

·Ex-showroom price City Smart lower-power variant: Rs 31.99 lakh; our report notes Rs 2 lakh below higher-powered T03

·Distributor MRP for NEW T03 listed at Rs 34 lakh

·T03 positioned below Leapmotor B03X, B10, C10 in Nepal line-up

·Shangrila Motors is official Leapmotor distributor for Nepal

As of 26 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV

Leapmotor T03

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 25,96,000

रु 28,99,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 7,000

≈ रु 15,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 7,355

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 26,10,355

≈ रु 29,22,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 31,211 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 34,854 · 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 04 EV full details Leapmotor T03 full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

Choose the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint

Choose the Leapmotor T03 if

you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 6 more showrooms in Nepal (17 vs 11).

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 3

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 · Leapmotor: 17 showrooms, 3 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 04 EV vs Leapmotor T03 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV or Leapmotor T03?

As of September 2026, the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV starts at Rs 25.96 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 3.03 lakh less than the Leapmotor T03 at Rs 28.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV and Leapmotor T03 in Nepal?

The Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV costs Rs 25.96 lakh and the Leapmotor T03 costs Rs 28.99 lakh to Rs 34 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV or the Leapmotor T03?

These two split the decision: the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV is रु 3,03,000 cheaper ex-showroom (11.7%), while the Leapmotor T03 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Leapmotor T03 if you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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