Many Nepali buyers start with one question: "car price Nepal". The better question is: what do you actually get for that price in power, comfort and service support over five or more years.
This guide lines up 10 popular petrol and electric cars with ex-showroom prices, motor/engine size, and dealer reach across Nepal. It is written for buyers who need a clear short list, not just a long price table.
How to read car prices in Nepal
Car prices here are quoted ex-showroom, usually in lakh. That is the starting figure before registration, road tax and insurance. On-the-road costs do go up from that.
A simple way to frame your budget:
- Under Rs 35 lakh: compact city cars and smaller EVs
- Rs 35–50 lakh: well-equipped compact SUVs and mid-range EVs
- Rs 50–80 lakh: premium compact crossovers and feature-heavy SUVs
If you drive outside the Valley, one more cost matters: service centre access. A lower price is less useful if the nearest authorised workshop is two districts away.
Quick comparison: price and power
| Model | Fuel type | Ex-showroom price (NPR) | Engine / motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Punch | Petrol | Rs 29.99–45.49 lakh | 1200cc |
| Tata Punch EV | EV | Rs 33.99–37.99 lakh | 95 kW motor |
| BYD ATTO 1 | EV | Rs 34.8 lakh | 45 kW motor |
| Tata Nexon EV | EV | Rs 38.99–50.99 lakh | 95 kW motor |
| BYD Dolphin | EV | Rs 41.15 lakh | 70 kW motor |
| Deepal Nevo Q05 | EV | Rs 48.99–51.99 lakh | 120 kW motor |
| Hyundai Creta EV | EV | Rs 51.96–76.96 lakh | 126 kW motor |
| Nissan Tekton | Petrol | Rs 53.99 lakh | 999cc |
| Hyundai Creta | Petrol | Rs 54.56–80.56 lakh | 1497cc |
| BYD ATTO 3 | EV | Rs 61.99–67.8 lakh | 100 kW motor |
Under Rs 35 lakh: starter cars and entry EVs
Tata Punch (petrol): rough-road friendly, budget-friendly
- Price: Rs 29.99–45.49 lakh across 7 variants
- Engine: 1200cc petrol
- Network: 171 showrooms / 49 service centres
- Distributor: Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd.
Tata Punch sits at the lower end of this list and is one of the most popular choices here. It has been widely praised for solid build quality that feels reassuring on broken urban roads and rural stretches. The ride quality is comfortable, soaking up bumps well for daily commuting.
Its 1200cc engine is fine for city runs. On highways, the power delivery feels just average, and many owners wish for stronger mid-range punch while overtaking. Service and after-sales support experiences can feel inconsistent, so having 49 service centres nationwide is a genuine advantage if you drive long distances.
Pick the Punch if you want a tough-feeling small petrol car, live outside Kathmandu, and want the security of a dense Tata network at this price point.
Tata Punch EV: compact EV with big network
- Price: Rs 33.99–37.99 lakh across 3 variants
- Motor: 95 kW
- Network: 171 showrooms / 49 service centres
- Distributor: Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd.
Tata Punch EV is currently the most popular model in this guide. Its 95 kW motor gives noticeably stronger response than most small petrol engines in the same price band. You get the same wide Tata sales and service footprint, now with EV hardware.
It suits city users who want to start EV ownership without crossing Rs 40 lakh, yet still need nationwide service back-up.
BYD ATTO 1: simple city EV at a fixed price
- Price: Rs 34.8 lakh (1 variant)
- Motor: 45 kW
- Network: 63 showrooms / 28 service centres
- Distributor: Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd.
ATTO 1 sits right in entry-EV territory. Its 45 kW motor is modest on paper compared to Punch EV or Nexon EV. That lines it up more as a city-focused EV for shorter runs and calmer driving.
BYD’s network figure is smaller than Tata’s but still substantial at 63 showrooms and 28 service centres. If you want an EV from a specialist electric brand without stretching into ATTO 3 money, ATTO 1 is the simpler path.
Rs 35–50 lakh: stronger EVs and better-equipped compact SUVs
Tata Nexon EV: popular family EV with big support net
- Price: Rs 38.99–50.99 lakh across 4 variants
- Motor: 95 kW
- Network: 171 showrooms / 49 service centres
- Distributor: Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd.
Nexon EV is a familiar sight in Nepali cities and sits in the middle of this list’s popularity ranking. The 95 kW motor is enough for confident city use and relaxed highway speeds, especially for a small family.
The big draw is the shared Tata network. If you will drive your EV across provinces, those 49 service centres matter more than one extra feature in the brochure.
BYD Dolphin: urban EV with clean design
- Price: Rs 41.15 lakh (1 variant)
- Motor: 70 kW
- Network: 63 showrooms / 28 service centres
- Distributor: Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd.
Dolphin sits slightly above entry EV prices but still inside the mid band. Its 70 kW motor gives more energy than the ATTO 1, without reaching the punch of ATTO 3.
For buyers who mostly drive inside city limits and want a modern EV shape and cabin without hitting Rs 50 lakh, Dolphin is a neat middle ground.
Deepal Nevo Q05: premium-feel compact EV
- Price: Rs 48.99–51.99 lakh across 2 variants
- Motor: 120 kW
- Network: 38 showrooms / 2 service centres
- Distributor: MAW Vriddhi AutoCorp (Changan / Deepal Nepal)
Nevo Q05 is one of the newer EV crossovers aimed at buyers who want a premium cabin and stronger motor output. At 120 kW, it has more power than most cars in this price band.
The trade-off is service reach. With 2 service centres listed against 38 showrooms, it currently suits buyers who live near those workshops and mainly drive within those zones. If your driving is mostly city-based near a Deepal service point, the balance of cabin feel and power is attractive.
Rs 50–80 lakh: feature-heavy SUVs and premium EV crossovers
Hyundai Creta (petrol): mainstream SUV with long-term support
- Price: Rs 54.56–80.56 lakh across 16 variants
- Engine: 1497cc petrol
- Network: 71 showrooms / 35 service centres
- Distributor: Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.
Hyundai Creta is one of the most popular petrol SUVs in Nepal and ranks high in this shortlist. The 1497cc engine gives enough power for highway work while staying manageable on narrow city roads.
With 16 variants, Creta spreads across a wide price band. That helps you match features to budget without jumping brands. Hyundai’s 71 showrooms and 35 service centres build a strong case for buyers who keep cars for many years and want predictable parts and service.
Hyundai Creta EV: familiar badge, electric heart
- Price: Rs 51.96–76.96 lakh across 6 variants
- Motor: 126 kW
- Network: 71 showrooms / 35 service centres
- Distributor: Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.
Creta EV is for buyers who like the Creta’s size and Hyundai’s service net but are ready to switch to electric. The 126 kW motor is one of the strongest in this list.
If you drive a lot in mixed city and highway use and want an EV backed by an established petrol and diesel service ecosystem, Creta EV sits near the top of that stack.
Nissan Tekton (petrol): compact petrol crossover at a single price
- Price: Rs 53.99 lakh (1 variant)
- Engine: 999cc petrol
- Network: 34 showrooms / 25 service centres
- Distributor: Pioneer Moto Corp Pvt. Ltd.
Tekton lands just under Creta’s starting price but uses a smaller 999cc petrol engine. That makes it more of a compact crossover than a full-size SUV, suited to city-heavy use with occasional highway runs.
Nissan’s 25 service centres give decent coverage without matching Hyundai or Tata. Tekton is a sensible pick if you prefer Nissan’s driving feel and are comfortable within that network footprint.
BYD ATTO 3: premium EV crossover for families
- Price: Rs 61.99–67.8 lakh across 2 variants
- Motor: 100 kW
- Network: 63 showrooms / 28 service centres
- Distributor: Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd.
ATTO 3 ranks high in popularity and sits in the upper-mid EV band. Its 100 kW motor and crossover body make it a strong family EV choice, with more space than the smaller BYD models.
With 63 showrooms and 28 service centres, BYD’s footprint is solid for an EV-focused brand. This is the car for buyers who want a more polished EV experience, a bit more space, and are willing to pay for it.
How to choose: price, roads and network
If your search started with "car price Nepal", your final choice should balance three simple checks:
- Budget band: pick the band that fits your savings and loan comfort, then stay inside it.
- Roads you actually drive on: rough rural routes push you towards cars with proven build feel and stronger support nets, like Tata Punch or Nexon EV. Long highway runs lean toward Creta or Creta EV.
- Service network: count service centres, not just showrooms. Tata and Hyundai lead here, while Deepal and BYD suit buyers living near their workshops.
The honest split is this: Tata and Hyundai win on service reach and variant spread, BYD and Deepal focus on EV performance and cabin feel, and Nissan sits in the middle with a compact petrol option. Your best car is the one whose price, power and support all line up with how you actually live and drive in Nepal.
Our own record on this
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 →- BYD ATTO 1: cimex.com.np — checked 2026-09-13
- Tata Nexon EV: cars.tatamotors.com.np — checked 2026-08-19
- BYD Dolphin: cimex.com.np — checked 2026-08-25
- Hyundai Creta EV: laxmihyundai.com — checked 2026-08-23
- Nissan Tekton: nissan-nepal.com — checked 2026-08-23
- Hyundai Creta: laxmihyundai.com — checked 2026-08-23
Writes on vehicle pricing, taxation and the Nepali auto market from ongoing tracking of distributor price lists. Every price in this piece is read live from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — how we verify prices.
