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BYD Atto 1 vs Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 3 trim prices verified 12 Oct 2026Comparing Premium vs e-Qute 04 variants
The short answer

Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV costs रु 8,84,000 less ex-showroom. e-Qute 04 EV has 40.2 PS more power.

Choose the BYD Atto 1 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Premium variant adds extra range and likely more tech, making it attractive for mixed city–highway users. Worth the premium over Dynamic if you regularly drive longer distances or want the highest-spec Atto 1.

Pros
300 km claimed range significantly improves flexibility for intercity trips.
Retains affordable running costs with LFP Blade battery and efficient motor.
360-degree camera and likely richer safety tech set it apart from cheaper EVs.
Still the entry BYD for Nepal, yet feels more grown-up and spacious than older Atto 1.
Excellent 300 km range for its price bracket
Blade battery tech inspires confidence and safety
Cons
Price approaches larger or more powerful EVs from rival brands.
No ultra-fast Flash Charging, so highway top-ups will take longer versus some competitors.
Hatchback packaging may not appeal to buyers wanting SUV-style ground clearance.
BYD’s network, while growing, is still narrower than some mainstream ICE brands.
Ground clearance and hatch body limit rough-road ability
Charging speed lags behind newer high-speed EVs
As of 08 Sept 2026
Choose the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV if
Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV costs रु 8,84,000 less ex-showroom.e-Qute 04 EV has 40.2 PS more power.

Strong value city EV with usable 300 km claimed range and 28.08 kWh battery. Best suited to urban users wanting affordable EV with simple FWD layout and low running costs.

Pros
Competitive price vs other EVs around 25–26 lakh.
Decent claimed 300 km range from 28.08 kWh battery.
FWD hatchback layout and compact dimensions ideal for city use.
Disc brakes on both axles improve stopping performance.
Cons
Boot space and interior feature list remain unclear to buyers.
As of 15 Sept 2026
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BYD
रु 34,80,000
Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV price in Nepal
Kaiyi
रु 25,96,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 34,80,000
रु 25,96,000Cheapest
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd.
Laxmi E-Mobility and G.O. Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
No specific ex-showroom discount publicised; standard Premium pricing applies.
1 offer on other variants
No offer on this variant
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
45 kW (61.2 PS)
100 bhp (101.4 PS)+40.2 PS
Max torque
135 Nm
Not disclosed
Battery
38.9 kWh
Not disclosed
Claimed range
300 km (test cycle not recorded)
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
3,695 mm
Width
Not disclosed
1,685 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,615 mm
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
2,500 mm
Ground clearance
175 mm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
69Better
11
Service centres
44Better
4
CCS2 fast chargers
0
0
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·6-way power-adjustable driver's seat
·Power-adjustable passenger seat
·Grey synthetic leather trim
As of 29 Sept 2026
·Seating capacity 5
·Power steering standard
·MacPherson front, multi-link rear suspension
·5
As of 13 Oct 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Display: 10.1 inch
As of 12 Oct 2026
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🛡️Safety
·Autonomous emergency braking
·Adaptive cruise control
·Lane-keep assist
·Ventilated front discs and rear discs
·Hydraulic brake assist
·Parking brake deceleration control system
·Electric power-assisted steering
·Tunable regenerative braking
·Six airbags
·No front-centre airbag
·No blind-spot monitoring
·No rear cross-traffic alert
As of 29 Sept 2026
·Front and rear disc brakes
·Dual airbags
As of 13 Oct 2026
Warranty & After-sales
—
·Distributor lists Rs 25,96,000 price but not warranty
As of 15 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·16-inch alloy wheels with 185/55 R16 tyres
As of 29 Sept 2026
·Compact city EV with 3 colour options
·15-inch tyres 165/65 R15
As of 15 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Nepal ex-showroom price: Rs 34,80,000
·Premium is positioned above Dynamic in Nepal's Atto 1 lineup
As of 23 Aug 2026
·Single fully-loaded variant for Nepal market
·Launch price Rs 24,96,000, now listed at Rs 25,96,000
·Launched at NADA Auto Show 2024
As of 15 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

BYD Atto 1
Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV

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 34,80,000
रु 25,96,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 7,000
≈ रु 7,000
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 7,355
≈ रु 7,355
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 34,94,355
≈ रु 26,10,355
EMI / month
≈ रु 41,839 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 31,211 · 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.

BYD Atto 1 full detailsKaiyi e-Qute 04 EV full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV is रु 8,84,000 cheaper ex-showroom (34.1%), while the BYD Atto 1 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the BYD Atto 1 if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 40 more service centres in Nepal (44 vs 4); 58 more showrooms in Nepal (69 vs 11).

Choose the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking

Measured: 40.2 PS more power.

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

Trim prices distributor-verified
3 of 3

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 12 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
BYD: 69 showrooms, 44 service centres · Kaiyi: 11 showrooms, 4 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.

BYD Atto 1 vs Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BYD Atto 1 or Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV?

As of October 2026, the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV starts at Rs 25.96 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 4.79 lakh less than the BYD Atto 1 at Rs 30.75 lakh.

What is the price of the BYD Atto 1 and Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV in Nepal?

The BYD Atto 1 costs Rs 30.75 lakh to Rs 34.8 lakh and the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV costs Rs 25.96 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the BYD Atto 1 or the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV?

These two split the decision: the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV is रु 8,84,000 cheaper ex-showroom (34.1%), while the BYD Atto 1 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the BYD Atto 1 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 EV if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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