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Kia EV9 vs Maxus MIFA 7 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 2 trim prices distributor-verified Comparing EV9 (all trims, indicative) vs Luxury variants
The short answer

Kia EV9 costs रु 65,10,000 less ex-showroom. MIFA 7 has 23.9 PS more power.

Choose the Kia EV9 if
Kia EV9 costs रु 65,10,000 less ex-showroom.

At around NPR 1.80 crore, the EV9 is a niche flagship SUV offering space, technology and range for affluent family buyers or corporate fleets seeking a statement EV. Strong battery size, long claimed range and seven-seat practicality make it compelling, but missing officially published Nepal-specific safety/feature details and the high price mean it best suits buyers prioritizing brand image and comfort over pure value.

Pros
Large 77.4 kWh battery and long claimed 561 km range for intercity use.
True seven-seat, 2+3+2 layout with generous dimensions and wheelbase.
Flagship image and most expensive Kia in Nepal, strong road presence.
Backed by Kia’s existing multi-city EV dealer network in major urban hubs.
Cons
Very high price versus other large EVs and hybrid SUVs available in Nepal.
Single Nepal variant limits choice for buyers wanting cheaper or higher-performance trims.
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Choose the Maxus MIFA 7 if
MIFA 7 has 23.9 PS more power.

The MIFA 7 offers exceptional value as a luxury family MPV, providing high-end tech and a large battery at a price point that undercuts traditional luxury rivals.

Pros
Massive 90kWh battery capacity for the price
Premium 7-seater cabin with electric sliding doors
High-quality dual 12.3-inch screen infotainment
Comprehensive Level 2+ ADAS safety features
Cons
Large dimensions make it difficult to maneuver in narrow Kathmandu streets
Limited off-road capability due to low MPV ground clearance
Higher price bracket compared to popular 5-seater electric SUVs
Maxus brand awareness is still developing in Nepal
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13 rows compared
Kia EV9 price in Nepal
Kia
रु 1,79,90,000Lowest price
Maxus MIFA 7 price in NepalMaxus MIFA 7 price in NepalMaxus MIFA 7 price in Nepal
Maxus
रु 2,45,00,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationKia EV9Maxus MIFA 7
Ex-showroom priceरु 1,79,90,000Cheapestरु 2,45,00,000
Fuelevev
DistributorContinental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)Himalaya Motrox Pvt. Ltd. (under Himalaya Organization)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
SpecificationKia EV9Maxus MIFA 7
Offers
cash
No specific cash discount or launch offer officially disclosed for EV9 in Nepal.
No offer on this variant
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
SpecificationKia EV9Maxus MIFA 7
Max power160 kW (217.5 PS)241.4 PS+23.9 PS
Max torque350 NmNot disclosed
Claimed range561 km (test cycle not recorded)0 km (test cycle not recorded)
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
SpecificationKia EV9Maxus MIFA 7
Boot spaceNot disclosed280 litres
Seating77
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationKia EV9Maxus MIFA 7
Showrooms in Nepal44Better15
Service centres30Better5
CCS2 fast chargers04
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
SpecificationKia EV9Maxus MIFA 7
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·7-seater cabin with 2+3+2 seating layout
·Premium, high-tech interior design highlighted
·Likely multi-zone automatic climate control
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·7-seater capacity
·Panoramic sunroof
·Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto-hold
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Likely supports wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
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·Dual 12.3-inch displays with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
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🛡️Safety
·Total airbags: 10 for EV9 models tracked in Nepal
·10 airbags
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·7 airbags
·ADAS with AEB, Adaptive Cruise, Lane Keep, and Blind Spot Monitoring
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✨Design & Exterior
·Bold flagship SUV styling with futuristic front fascia
·19-inch alloy wheels on long-wheelbase body
·Multiple exterior colors including Aurora Black Pearl, Ivory Silver, Panthera Metal, Pebble Grey, Snow White Pearl
·Seating configuration range: 2+3+2 or 3‑row layouts
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·Dual electric power sliding doors
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📊Sales & Imports
·Ex-showroom Nepal price: Rs 1,79,90,000
·Ex-showroom price Rs 17,990,000.79 Cr confirmed by EV portals
·Most expensive Kia model in Nepal lineup
·Sold via authorized Kia dealers in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Pokhara, Chitwan
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·Imported as CBU from China
·Launched in Nepal by Paramount Motors in 2024
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Every variant, priced

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

Kia EV9
Maxus MIFA 7

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

SpecificationKia EV9Maxus MIFA 7
Ex-showroomरु 1,79,90,000रु 2,45,00,000
Road tax + registration≈ रु 20,500≈ रु 20,500
Third-party insurance≈ रु 8,485≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road≈ रु 1,80,18,985≈ रु 2,45,28,985
EMI / month≈ रु 2,16,290 · 5 yr @ 7.5%≈ रु 2,94,558 · 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.

Kia EV9 full detailsMaxus MIFA 7 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Kia EV9 is the stronger buy: it is रु 65,10,000 cheaper ex-showroom (36.2%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Kia EV9 if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 25 more service centres in Nepal (30 vs 5); 29 more showrooms in Nepal (44 vs 15).

Choose the Maxus MIFA 7 if
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking

Measured: 23.9 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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Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 27 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Kia: 44 showrooms, 30 service centres · Maxus: 15 showrooms, 5 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.

Kia EV9 vs Maxus MIFA 7 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia EV9 or Maxus MIFA 7?

As of October 2026, the Kia EV9 starts at Rs 1.8 crore ex-showroom — Rs 65.1 lakh less than the Maxus MIFA 7 at Rs 2.45 crore.

What is the price of the Kia EV9 and Maxus MIFA 7 in Nepal?

The Kia EV9 costs Rs 1.8 crore and the Maxus MIFA 7 costs Rs 2.45 crore (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Kia EV9 or the Maxus MIFA 7?

On our data the Kia EV9 is the stronger buy: it is रु 65,10,000 cheaper ex-showroom (36.2%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Kia EV9 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Maxus MIFA 7 if you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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