Name spellings: Kaiyi eQute 02 EV, Kaiyi e Qute 02 EV, Kaiyi eQute02EV. These refer to the Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV on this page.
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Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV Price in Nepal
The Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV price in Nepal ranges from Rs 19.96 lakh to Rs 22.96 lakh (ex-showroom), across 3 variants.
About the Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV
Kaiyi’s e-Qute 02 brings a genuinely modern, city-focused EV to Nepali buyers who want something compact, cleverly packaged and well-equipped without crossing into big-hatchback money. In its 300 km top variant, it combines a practical claimed range with features that feel more like a premium urban runabout than a bare-bones budget EV, giving it a distinct niche against small imported rivals. Across the lineup, the pricing keeps it accessible to first-time EV owners and families looking to downsize from fuel-hungry city cars without feeling short-changed on kit or comfort.
Editorial overview compiled from official specs and Nepali/Indian auto sources · as of 15 Sept 2026.
Design & styling
The Kaiyi e-Qute 02 looks every bit the purpose-built city EV, with a short overall length and upright profile that make it easy to thread through tight streets and park in crowded neighbourhoods. The 300 km top variant stretches to around 3.3 metres in length and about 1.7 metres in width, giving it a footprint that feels more substantial than ultra-tiny micro EVs while still being clearly smaller than mainstream hatchbacks. Its squared-off nose, large lamp units and relatively tall stance lend it a friendly, slightly futuristic character that suits its urban mission and helps visibility in traffic. With multiple colour options and contemporary detailing, it will appeal to younger buyers and small families who want their first EV to look like a proper, modern car rather than a quirky experiment.
Performance & drivetrain
Under the skin, the top 300 km variant uses a front-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor rated at around 40 kW, with a claimed output in the region of 54 PS and 110 Nm of torque, driving the front wheels through a single-speed automatic setup. Paired with a lithium iron phosphate battery of roughly 28 kWh, this variant offers a claimed 300 km range on the CLTC cycle, which in real Nepali use should translate into comfortable multi-day city commuting with occasional ring-road or short highway runs between charges. Top speed is quoted around 100 km/h, which positions the e-Qute 02 as a primarily urban and peri-urban EV rather than something aimed at sustained high-speed Mid-Hills driving. With front MacPherson suspension, coil-spring rear setup and ground clearance around 165 mm, expectations are of stable, predictable performance on city roads and enough clearance for broken surfaces and speed bumps that are common across Nepal’s urban and semi-urban areas, especially in the top variant’s specification.
Variant-wise price list
Every Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV trim on sale in Nepal, at ex-showroom prices.
| Variant | Ex-showroom price |
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| 200 km | रु 19,96,000 |
| e-Qute 02 | रु 20,96,000 |
| 300 km | रु 22,96,000 |
Ex-showroom prices compiled from Nepal AutoMart news and official brand/distributor sources.
What it actually costs
Pick a variant and a province — ex-showroom, tax, insurance and EMI all update together.
Ex-showroom prices as published by Laxmi E-Mobility and G.O. Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. Road tax follows the selected province's schedule; third-party insurance follows the fixed NIA motor tariff.
Based on a 40 kW engine/motor. Non-Bagmati province rates are single-source/indicative. Third-party cover is compulsory and priced at the fixed NIA tariff — identical at every insurer. Bank lending rates vary (Asar 2083 (June/July 2026)).
Or open the tax calculator for the full provincial schedule.
Key specs & features
The figures buyers ask for first, per variant — drivetrain, seating, safety kit, screen, charging and clearance. Only what we hold a real source for is listed; anything we have not confirmed is left out rather than guessed.
Specifications can change without notice — confirm the exact trim with the distributor before you buy.
Where the variants actually differ
9 categories separate these variants. Everything else is shared across the range.
Variants differ in: Battery & Range, Motor, Power & Drivetrain, Wheelbase & Ground Clearance, Cargo, Comfort & Interior, Infotainment & Convenience, Safety, Warranty & After-sales, Design & Exterior — highlighted below.
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Amber rows mark a genuine difference between variants. Grey italic means the figure has not been published for Nepal — we leave the gap visible rather than filling it from another market's spec sheet. Specs compiled from Nepal AutoMart news and official sources.
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What Nepali buyers & owners are saying — Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV
Read every owner answer →Compiled from Reddit, Quora, YouTube comments, Nepali auto groups and forums.
- The Kaiyi e-Qute 02 is sold in Nepal around the low‑20 lakh price point, positioning it among the cheapest 4‑wheeler electric cars in the country in 2026.
- Discussions highlight that city‑focused EVs like the e‑Qute 02 are mainly suited to Kathmandu, Pokhara and similar urban areas, while buyers in hilly districts worry more about ground clearance and suspension durability.
- Nepali EV portals emphasise bank financing and EMI affordability around this price segment, which is an important factor for middle‑class buyers.
- Battery size and claimed range of the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 are commonly compared against other sub‑50 lakh EVs sold in Nepal, as buyers look for maximum usable range per rupee.
- Price ex-showroom for top variant with ~300 km claimed range is ~NPR 20.96–22.96 lakh depending on variant/dealer
- Use of LFP battery and claim of 8-year/150,000 km battery warranty are praised because Nepal’s hot and hilly conditions degrade batteries faster
- Charging infrastructure outside Kathmandu/Lalitpur/Bhaktapur is still limited, so long-distance use requires planning
- Small size and many features (360° camera, infotainment, safety gear) make it attractive in city traffic and tight parking spaces
Community discussion, not our verified answers — figures here are whatever the thread said.
What is the price of an electric car in Nepal in 2026?
In 2026, electric car prices in Nepal range from about Rs 22–23 lakh for budget city EVs like the Kaiyi e-Qute 02 to Rs 50 lakh and beyond for larger, more premium models.
“Npr 8-10 lakh is fair enough.”
“Two door ko gadi lai 23 lakhs, not worth it, under 20lakh vaye thik hune”
“Maintenance cost is super high for all ev cars, petrol gadi le 5 barsa ma jati servicing cost niskinxa teti 2 years ma ev gadi ma niskinxa.”
“Nepal ko contextma dherei mahango vayo …atti mahango”
“Kaiyi e-Qute looks interesting at this price, but there is almost no owner feedback from Nepal yet, so it may be risky for long‑term use.”
“For city use around Kathmandu 300 km claimed range is more than enough, but I’m not sure how this small EV will handle village roads and steep hills.”
AI-compiled from publicly available online discussion (YouTube review comments, forums and Q&A sites) · confidence: medium · as of 15 Sept 2026. Quotes marked with a platform are real comments; the rest are paraphrased summaries of common opinions.
Owners in China have lived with this for 3 years 1 month
The Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV has been on sale in China longer than in Nepal, so owners there have answered questions Nepali owners are only starting to. This sits alongside the Nepali sentiment above — it does not replace it. It is sold there as the Kaiyi Shiyue (拾月, international e-Qute 02).
- Nepal version may be international version / RHD; local trims might omit fast charger or certain features like 360-degree camera depending on import spec
Resale value, service and spare-part costs, warranty terms and charging coverage are set by each market — different duty, different dealer networks, a different used-car market. Read these as context on the vehicle's reputation, never as figures for Nepal.
- Price in yuan and subsidies vary; service network density is much greater in China; spare parts availability in Nepal likely limited; warranty terms perhaps differ
Owner satisfaction in China: 75/100. This is a reading of China owners only — it is not a Nepal sentiment score and is not counted in one. AI-compiled from publicly available owner discussion in China · confidence: medium · as of 15 Sept 2026.
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Where to buy it
Every outlet below is an authorised Kaiyi dealer. We show what we can verify — an outlet with no published number is listed separately rather than shown as a dead card.
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Reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh, Editor · prices & specs compiled from official brand and distributor sources, last updated September 15, 2026 · how we verify