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Kia Soul EV vs Omoda E5 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu2 of 4 trim prices distributor-verified 11 Sept 2026Comparing EX-I vs Dual Tone variants

The short answer

Kia Soul EV costs रु 1,39,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Kia Soul EV if

Kia Soul EV costs रु 1,39,000 less ex-showroom.

EX I offers the Soul EV experience at lower cost than EX II, but its 212 km range and older tech feel modest for 56 lakh. It suits urban users prioritizing brand reliability and upright design over latest long-range EVs. As a legacy EV in Nepal’s market, it is now better value as a discounted or used purchase than at full ex-showroom price.

Pros

Recognized EV pioneer model with proven track record in Nepal market.

Comfortable upright seating and 165 mm ground clearance helpful on Nepali roads.

Kia brand support via Continental Trading’s established network.

Lower price than EX II while sharing the same claimed 212 km EV range.

Cons

212 km claimed range is modest versus newer long-range EV rivals.

Older EV tech and limited fast-charging ecosystem compared with new Kia EV6/EV9.

Safety and feature list relatively basic without modern ADAS or rich infotainment.

Boxy design and compact size may limit boot space for family touring needs.

As of 25 Aug 2026

Choose the Omoda E5 if

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

The Dual Tone is a style-led flagship choice for buyers who want the highest-spec E5 with a standout roof finish. It is expensive, so it suits image-conscious buyers more than bargain hunters. At this price, the purchase is about exclusivity and the better-equipped upper-spec feel, not cost efficiency.

13 rows compared

Kia

Soul EV

रु 56,00,000Lowest price

Omoda

रु 57,39,000

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 56,00,000Cheapest

रु 57,39,000

Range, all variants

रु 56,00,000 – रु 58,00,000

रु 56,99,000 – रु 57,39,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

Distributor

Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)

SPG Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. (Omoda Jaecoo Nepal Pvt. Ltd.)

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

No specific current cash discount publicly disclosed for Soul EV EX I in Nepal

1 offer on other variants

No offer on this variant

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

109 bhp (110.5 PS)

Not disclosed

Claimed range

212 km

Not disclosed

Transmission

Not disclosed

Automatic

Drivetrain

front-wheel drive

Not disclosed

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Ground clearance

165 mm

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

50Better

Service centres

30Better

CCS2 fast chargers

32Better

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Five-seat cabin with SUV-style upright seating

·EX I positioned as base EV trim with standard fabric upholstery

As of 25 Aug 2026

·LED Center high mounting stop light

·Sunroof

·Electric tailgate

·Column shifter

·Multi-color ambient light

·Trunk light

·Leather steering wheel

·Multi-function steering wheel

·Driver seat 6-way electrical adjustment

·Driver seat ventilation

·Driver seat with lumbar support

·Driver seat with relaxing massage function

·Front passenger seat 4-way electrical adjustment

·Front passenger seat ventilation

·First row seat Map pocket

·Folding flat 60/40 split for second row seats backrest

·Second row seat with three headrest

·Second row seat with armrest and cup holder

·Sun visor with vanity mirrors

·Armrest with storage compartment

·Automatic air conditioning system

·Keyless entry

·One-touch power all windows with one touch function

·Acoustic glass (front windows)

·Exterior mirrors with electrical adjustment

·Auto-dimming rear view mirror

As of 11 Sept 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·EX I includes basic infotainment and convenience similar to ICE Soul EX trim

·Keyless entry and standard AC; higher features reserved for EX II sunroof

As of 25 Aug 2026

·Central control LCD display: 15.6 inch

·Intelligent Voice Assistant

·Speaker: 8

·Wireless Charger: 50W

·Mobile Mapping with CARPLAY

·Android AUTO + Apple Carplay

·Instrument Cluster: 8.88 inch

·1 USB port on the front row

·Front row Type-C fast charging port

·Smart phone integration

·1 USB port in the second row

As of 11 Sept 2026

🛡️Safety

·Soul EV range in Nepal includes ABS and basic safety kit

·Advanced ADAS features not mentioned for Nepal-spec Soul EV

As of 25 Aug 2026

·ADAS features: 19+

·Drive mode (ECO, NORMAL, SPORT)

·3.3 KW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) system

·Auto brake hold

·Tyre sealant and repair kit

·Front dual airbags

·Front side airbags

·Side curtain airbags

·ISOFIX

·540 degree panoramic view camera

·PM 0.3 air filtration system

·Anti-theft system

·Front & rear parking sensors

·ABS Anti-lock Brake System

·EBD Electric brake force distribution

·BAS Brake assist system

·BOS Brake override system

·ESP Electronic stability program: 6

·TCS Traction control system

·EBA Emergency brake assist system

·HAC Hill-start Assist/Descent

·MCB Multi Collision Brake

·TPMS Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

·Central locking

·Camping mode

·Pet mode

·ISC Intelligent Highbeam Control

·ACC Adaptive Cruise Control

·TJA Traffic Jam Avoidance Assistant

·ICA Integrated Cruise Assist

·AEB Automatic Emergency Brake

·DAI Departure Reminder

·LDW Lane Departure Warning

·LKA Lane Keeping Assist

·ELK Emergency Lane Keeping

·LDP Lane Departure Prevention

·IES Intelligent Avoidance

·LCA Lane Change Assist

·FCW Forward Collision Warning

·ISA Intelligent Speak Assistance

·BSD Blind Spot Detection

·DOW Door Open Warning

·RCW Rear Collision Warning

·RCTA Rear Cross Traffic Alert

·RCTB Rear Cross Traffic Braking (*)

As of 11 Sept 2026

Warranty & After-sales

Not disclosed

·Battery: 8 Years / 180,000 km (original manufacturer warranty)

·Motor: 8 Years / 160,000 km (original manufacturer warranty)

·Extended Warranty Battery: +3 Years / 60,000 km, Total 11 Years / 240,000 km

·Extended Warranty Motor: +3 Years / 60,000 km, Total 11 Years / 200,000 km

·Extended warranty covers eligible manufacturing/quality defects in high-voltage battery eligible components (battery pack related eligible parts, battery safety/control related components)

·Extended warranty covers Electric Motor System eligible components: Traction Motor Assembly and Motor Control Unit (as applicable)

·Excludes: accidents, collision, water ingress due to external causes

·Excludes: water ingress or damage caused by external factors (non-manufacturing causes)

·Excludes: wear & tear / consumables (tires, brake pads, wipers, 12V battery, etc.)

·Excludes: unauthorized modifications, tampering, or non-approved parts

·Excludes: repairs at unauthorized workshops

·Excludes: misuse, negligence, racing/competitive driving

·Excludes: odometer manipulation or inaccurate mileage records

·Condition: Service only at Authorized Service Centers

·Condition: Follow recommended maintenance schedule and owner's manual requirements

·Condition: Use genuine / approved parts only

·Condition: Maintain required records and compliance as per program terms

·Condition: Continuous insurance coverage with Himalayan Everest Insurance Ltd. is mandatory for warranty validity

·Year 1 insurance through Himalayan Everest Insurance Ltd. arranged by SPG Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.; subsequent years customer must continue insurance with Himalayan Everest Insurance Ltd.; if insurance is changed, extended warranty will be terminated

·Extended Warranty cannot be issued as a standalone policy - must be issued along with Himalayan Everest Insurance Ltd. Policy

·Insurance may charge additional premium for past years to enter into extended warranty cover for 2024 model year vehicles insured elsewhere

·Existing customers can add extended warranty by paying applicable premium, provided insurance is with Himalayan Everest Insurance Ltd. and vehicle meets eligibility/inspection criteria

As of 11 Sept 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Distinctive boxy crossover-hatch design carried over from Soul ICE

·EX I variant without sunroof; simpler exterior trim vs EX II

As of 25 Aug 2026

·LED Headlight

·LED daytime running lamp

·Follow-me home headlight function

·Indicator light on exterior mirrors

·Electrically folding rear view mirror

·Rear Spoiler

·Shark Fin Antenna

·Wheel Type: Aluminum alloy

·Tyre Size: 18 inch

As of 11 Sept 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Kia has sold 114 Soul EV units in Nepal since 2016

·Soul EV is among Kia EVs with minimal recent imports, under 12 Kia EVs in last year

As of 25 Aug 2026

·Previously marketed as highest E5 trim with strong demand and good resale interest

·Part of four‑variant structure under SPG Automobiles, only Omoda model in Nepal

As of 25 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Kia Soul EV

Omoda E5

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 56,00,000

रु 57,39,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 15,500

≈ रु 15,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 56,23,985

≈ रु 57,62,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 67,328 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 68,999 · 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 Soul EV full details Omoda E5 full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Kia Soul EV is the stronger buy: it is रु 1,39,000 cheaper ex-showroom (2.5%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Kia Soul EV if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 12 more service centres in Nepal (30 vs 18).

Choose the Omoda E5 if

you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 12 more showrooms in Nepal (50 vs 38).

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

Price movements we logged

1 recorded since August 2026

Each is a dated change we applied to a published ex-showroom price after checking it. A logged change may be a distributor's revision or our own correction coming into line with the official figure — the log says which way each one moved, and when, not why.

See the full price-change log →

Trim prices distributor-verified

2 of 4

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 11 September 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal

Kia: 38 showrooms, 30 service centres · Omoda: 50 showrooms, 18 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 Soul EV vs Omoda E5 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Soul EV or Omoda E5?

As of September 2026, the Kia Soul EV starts at Rs 56 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.99 lakh less than the Omoda E5 at Rs 56.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Soul EV and Omoda E5 in Nepal?

The Kia Soul EV costs Rs 56 lakh to Rs 58 lakh and the Omoda E5 costs Rs 56.99 lakh to Rs 57.39 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Soul EV or the Omoda E5?

On our data the Kia Soul EV is the stronger buy: it is रु 1,39,000 cheaper ex-showroom (2.5%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Kia Soul EV if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Omoda E5 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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