The short version
Owners like the car and argue about what it costs here — so judge it on whether the on-road figure works for you, not on the complaints.
The carMostly positive
range of 325 km is impressive
The priceWidely disputed
price is considered high
Questions buyers asked
What is the price of the IONIQ 5?
Some commenters say it's very expensive, mentioning figures like 1 crore+ against expectations of around 20 lakh.
That figure is what owners quoted, not our price. See the verified price for each variant.
Last checked 2026-08-22 · confidence medium
How does the range compare to petrol cars?
Commenters said the IONIQ 5's range means big savings compared to running a petrol car.
Last checked 2026-08-22 · confidence medium
Why is Ioniq 5 so expensive?
Nepali discussion blames high import duties, the large battery and premium features, plus limited volumes, which push its cost well above smaller EVs and even some petrol SUVs.
Last checked 2026-08-22 · confidence medium
Is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 a good car?
Most Nepali reviewers and owners rate it a very good EV with excellent design, range and features, though whether it's worth it comes down to justifying the crore-level price.
Last checked 2026-08-22 · confidence medium
What owners actually said
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“Wasn’t expecting this much range 325 🤔”
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“Solar roof dami lagyo, G clearance chai ali kam bho but its nice car.”
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“Wow but alik mahango lagyo”
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“Yetro Expensive😮!!!! Maile ta 20 Lakh mai Auchha hola Bhanthanai!!”
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“With that kinda pricing,,its a hard sell..Gone those days when any hyundai cars would sell like crazy”
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“Many viewers in a Nepal Drives review praise the Ioniq 5’s design and tech but comment that paying around 85–87 lakh (at that time) feels steep compared to other EVs available in Nepal.”
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Price, service, resale and roads — here
- As of mid‑2026, official Nepal pricing is around Rs 92.96 lakh for the Vision Roof and about Rs 1.02 crore for the Sun Roof / higher trim 100 kW variant
- Earlier batches were sold around Rs 80–82 lakh, and at one point listings and articles reported prices up to about Rs 1.16 crore before recent tax changes brought the price back down
- Distributed by Laxmi Intercontinental with showrooms and service in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Pokhara and Chitwan, which buyers see as an advantage over smaller EV importers
- Annual road tax and insurance for the Ioniq 5 are relatively modest compared to the upfront price (example figures around Rs 15,000 road tax and Rs 8,250 insurance per year quoted for current variants)
- Buyers and reviewers highlight that the car is excellent on highways and good city roads, but may not be ideal for very bad village roads or heavy off‑road use due to ground clearance and wheelbase
- Price recently reduced due to tax changes for 100-kW motor variants but still viewed as steep
- Government tax and import duty regimes drive huge price hikes
- Used sales and resale value fluctuate with changing policies and finance availability
What owners rate
- range of 325 km is impressive
- solar roof is a good feature
- Futuristic design and premium interior feel compared to other EVs in Nepal
- Strong real‑world range around 350–400 km is seen as adequate for intercity Nepal travel
- Fast charging capability and lower running cost than petrol/diesel SUVs are appreciated
- Good safety package with 6 airbags and modern driver‑assist features is valued by family buyers
- Backed by established Hyundai dealer network (Laxmi Intercontinental) which inspires more confidence than new Chinese brands
- Futuristic design and stylish looks
What they complain about
- price is considered high
- ground clearance is a bit low
- Very high purchase price compared to other EVs like BYD, Tata and MG in Nepal; often called overpriced
- Buyers worry about long‑term resale value of a crore‑plus EV in a still‑nascent market
- Concerns about ground clearance and suitability for very rough rural roads, especially with the long wheelbase
- Limited fast‑charging infrastructure outside major cities makes full use of its capabilities difficult
- Confusion and frustration around frequent price and variant changes (early 80–81 lakh, then 1.16 crore, now ~93–102 lakh)
- High upfront cost
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Where this evidence came from
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Owners abroad rate this car's resale, warranty and service cost on their own market's terms. None of that applies here — different duty, dealer network and used market. It is shown separately and never counted above.
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