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BYD Sealion 7 EV vs Hyundai Ioniq 5in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 08 Aug 2026Comparing Premium vs GLS VISION ROOF variants
The short answer

BYD Sealion 7 EV costs रु 24,11,000 less ex-showroom. Sealion 7 EV has 65 km more claimed range.

Choose the BYD Sealion 7 EV if
BYD Sealion 7 EV costs रु 24,11,000 less ex-showroom.Sealion 7 EV has 65 km more claimed range.

This trim looks well priced for a flagship-style EV SUV in Nepal. It suits buyers wanting strong range, premium features, and a single-motor setup without paying AWD-performance money.

Pros
Good official Nepal price for a premium EV SUV.
Useful 440 km claimed range for daily use and highway trips.
Large cabin, 500 L boot, and 58 L frunk.
Premium comfort touches like Dynaudio and wireless phone integration.
Cons
Only one motor option; performance buyers will want more.
Ground clearance is not officially disclosed in Nepal materials.
Safety and ADAS detail is incomplete in Nepal sources.
Cimex’s network and EV infrastructure are smaller than mass-market rivals.
As of 07 Aug 2026
Choose the Hyundai Ioniq 5 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

This is the better-value Ioniq 5 if you want the least expensive Nepal-market entry point. It suits buyers prioritizing the design and EV experience over maximum equipment or power.

Pros
Lowest entry price among Nepal-official Ioniq 5 trims.
Same Ioniq 5 design and premium EV presence at a lower cost.
375 km claimed range is usable for a premium EV.
Roof-oriented trim still keeps the distinctive Ioniq 5 appeal.
Refined crossover design well suited to urban and family use
Strong nationwide network with 38 showrooms and 42 service centers
Cons
Power is lower than the 125 kW trim.
Boot, safety, and feature details are not clearly published in the Nepal snippets.
Price is still high versus many mainstream EV rivals.
Service-network convenience may matter more than the car itself for some buyers.
No confirmed 4WD or off-road hardware for rough terrain
Lower battery capacity and range than Maxus eTerron 9
As of 03 Aug 2026
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BYD
रु 79,85,000Lowest price
Hyundai Ioniq 5 price in Nepal
Hyundai
रु 1,03,96,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 79,85,000Cheapest
रु 1,03,96,000
Range, all variants
रु 79,85,000
रु 92,96,000 – रु 1,03,96,000
Variants on sale
1
2
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd.
Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cashरु 79,85,000
Introductory Nepal price on distributor price list.
No offer on this variant
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
100 PS
100 PS
Battery
71.8 kWh
Not disclosed
Claimed range
440 km+65 km
375 km
Drivetrain
RWD
Rear-wheel drive
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Seating
5
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
36
38Better
Service centres
15
42Better
CCS2 fast chargers
0
0
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·5 seats
·12-speaker Dynaudio audio
·Ventilated front seats not disclosed officially for Nepal
As of 07 Aug 2026
·Panoramic/vision roof feature implied by the trim name and Nepal portal coverage.
·Interior seating/material details not disclosed in the Nepal-result snippets provided.
As of 25 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Wireless Apple CarPlay
·Wireless Android Auto
·Infotainment screen size not disclosed officially for Nepal
As of 07 Aug 2026
·Digital cluster: 12.25-inch fully digital
·Smartphone integration: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
·Wireless phone charging: Included
·Vision roof: Included
·Sliding centre console: Included
·Eco-processed leather / recycled materials: Included
As of 25 Jul 2026
🛡️Safety
·Hill Hold Control
·Auto-hold
·Full Nepal-market ADAS list not disclosed officially
As of 07 Aug 2026
·Dedicated E-GMP collision safety architecture: Included
As of 25 Jul 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·Alloy wheels, 19-inch
·Privacy glass, rear sections
·Panoramic roof not disclosed officially for Nepal
As of 07 Aug 2026
·Vision Roof trim name indicates roof-focused differentiation.
·Exterior color options were listed for Nepal launch coverage.
As of 25 Jul 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Cimex lists Sealion 7 at NPR 7,985,000
·Nepal launch coverage says only RWD 100 kW variant initially
·BYD says 100 kW version tailored for Nepal
As of 07 Aug 2026
·Laxmi Intercontinental is the authorized Nepal distributor.
·Price is ex-showroom Nepal: NPR 9,296,000.
As of 25 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

BYD Sealion 7 EV
Hyundai Ioniq 5

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 79,85,000
रु 1,03,96,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 15,500
≈ रु 15,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 80,08,985
≈ रु 1,04,19,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 96,002 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 1,24,989 · 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.

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BYD Sealion 7 EV vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BYD Sealion 7 EV or Hyundai Ioniq 5?

As of August 2026, the BYD Sealion 7 EV starts at Rs 79.85 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 13.11 lakh less than the Hyundai Ioniq 5 at Rs 92.96 lakh.

What is the price of the BYD Sealion 7 EV and Hyundai Ioniq 5 in Nepal?

The BYD Sealion 7 EV costs Rs 79.85 lakh and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 costs Rs 92.96 lakh to Rs 1.04 crore (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the BYD Sealion 7 EV or the Hyundai Ioniq 5?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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