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Kia Niro EV vs Leapmotor C10 EV in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 14, 2026

At a glance
Kia Niro EVLeapmotor C10 EV
Ex-showroom priceRs 69.9 lakhRs 72 lakh
Fuelevev
Variants on sale12
DistributorContinental Associates Pvt. Ltd.Shangrila Motors Pvt. Ltd.
Variant-wise prices (July 14, 2026)

Kia Niro EV

Niro EV 64 kWhरु 69,90,000

Leapmotor C10 EV

Designरु 72,00,000
C10रु 72,00,000
Specifications — Niro EV Niro EV 64 kWh vs C10 EV C10
CategoryKia Niro EVLeapmotor C10 EV
Battery & Range
  • 64 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery
  • Claimed range 460 km on full charge
  • Supports DC fast charging and home AC charging
  • 69.9 kWh battery; 420 km WLTP range (leapmotornepal.com).
Motor Power & Drivetrain
  • Front-wheel-drive single motor EV
  • Motor output around 150 kW claimed for Nepal spec
  • 160 kW motor; rear-wheel drive (nepaldrives.com).
  • 320 Nm torque (nepaldrives.com).
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance
  • Ground clearance 150 mm for Nepal-listed Niro EV
  • Wheelbase Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • Wheelbase 2,825 mm (nepaldrives.com).
  • Ground clearance 190 mm (nepaldrives.com).
Dimensions
  • Overall dimensions Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • Length 4,739 mm (nepaldrives.com).
  • Width 1,900 mm (nepaldrives.com).
  • Height 1,680 mm (nepaldrives.com).
Cargo
  • Boot / cargo capacity Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • Boot space 435 litres; 1,410 litres with seats folded (evnewsnepal.com).
Comfort & Interior
  • Five-seat crossover SUV layout
  • Automatic climate control mentioned in Nepal listings
  • Leatherette-style premium cabin marketed in Nepal ads
  • 5-seater cabin (evnewsnepal.com).
  • Ambient lighting and wireless charging (nepaldrives.com).
Infotainment & Convenience
  • Touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth
  • Keyless entry and push-button start
  • Multiple drive modes selectable via console
  • 7.2 kW AC charging support (youtube.com/watch?v=ZQavlvNLlhU).
  • 10.25-inch display mentioned in Nepal video review (youtube.com/watch?v=mVECnxf_iXc).
Safety
  • ABS with EBD standard
  • Multiple airbags front and side
  • Electronic stability control mentioned for Nepal spec
  • 7 airbags (evnewsnepal.com).
  • 5-star Euro NCAP rating (evnewsnepal.com).
  • ADAS with LiDAR, 5 radars, 12 cameras, 12 ultrasonic sensors (nepaldrives.com).
Design & Exterior
  • Electric SUV / crossover body style
  • Closed EV-style front grille design
  • LED lighting package promoted in Nepal marketing
  • SUV body style (leapmotornepal.com).
  • 0-50 km/h in 3.8 seconds stated on Nepal site (leapmotornepal.com).
Sales & Imports
  • Officially imported and sold by Lavish Mobility
  • Positioned as fastest EV in Nepal at launch
  • Single trim officially listed for Nepal market
  • Distributed in Nepal by Shangrila Motors (evnewsnepal.com).
  • Official Nepal site lists price at 72 lakhs (leapmotornepal.com).
Value for Money Verdict
  • Price Rs 6,990,000 on-road per Nepal EV listing
  • Considered premium EV vs Kona, Leaf, MG ZS
  • High range 460 km gives strong value for intercity use
  • Strong spec-to-price value versus imported EV SUV rivals (inferred from Nepal pricing and equipment).
Pros
  • Long claimed range vs rivals in Nepal
  • Fast performance 0–100 km/h in 7.8 s
  • Backed by established Kia/Lavish service network
  • Long 420 km WLTP range for Nepal price (leapmotornepal.com).
  • Rear-wheel drive performance (nepaldrives.com).
  • High safety hardware count (nepaldrives.com).
Cons
  • Higher price than compact EVs like Neta V, Nexon EV
  • Ground clearance 150 mm may be low for rough rural roads
  • Only one official Nepal trim limits choice
  • No Nepal-source confirmation of all variant-level equipment differences.
  • Price shown as 72 lakhs, while launch reporting also cites 67.99 lakh intro offer (leapmotornepal.com).

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Niro EV or Leapmotor C10 EV?

As of July 2026, the Kia Niro EV starts at Rs 69.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 2.1 lakh less than the Leapmotor C10 EV at Rs 72 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Niro EV and Leapmotor C10 EV in Nepal?

The Kia Niro EV costs Rs 69.9 lakh and the Leapmotor C10 EV costs Rs 72 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Niro EV or the Leapmotor C10 EV?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you — both are listed on the model pages. There is no single winner: the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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