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Forthing Friday EV vs Hyundai Creta EV in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu2 of 7 trim prices distributor-verified 07 Oct 2026Comparing Exclusive vs Smart (O) LR variants
The short answer

Forthing Friday EV costs रु 13,00,000 less ex-showroom. Creta EV has 36.7 PS more power.

Choose the Forthing Friday EV if
Forthing Friday EV costs रु 13,00,000 less ex-showroom.

Exclusive is for buyers who want the top Nepal trim and are comfortable paying the premium. It makes sense if the extra equipment is important to you, but the price is high for a two-trim EV.

Pros
Top trim in the Nepal lineup.
Same long-range 64.4 kWh / 400 km package as the base car.
Strong 99 kW motor and FWD layout.
Likely better-equipped than Luxury, even though Nepal details are sparse.
Cons
Higher price weakens value versus the Luxury trim.
Limited Nepal-specific documentation creates uncertainty for buyers.
Service ecosystem and public fast-charging coverage are still developing.
As of 04 Sept 2026
Choose the Hyundai Creta EV if
Creta EV has 36.7 PS more power.

This is the value-focused long-range Creta EV for buyers who want maximum claimed range without stepping into the top-end price band. It suits long-distance commuters and buyers who fear frequent charging more than they fear missing luxury features. It is attractive if range is your priority, but it still sits at a premium price in Nepal.

Pros
Best claimed range among the lower trims.
Long-range capability reduces charging anxiety.
Core EV drivetrain remains simple and efficient.
More practical for intercity use than 42 kWh variants.
Cons
Pays extra mainly for battery capacity.
Likely still misses premium convenience items.
Range figure is claimed, not Nepal road-tested.
As of 03 Sept 2026
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Forthing
रु 56,96,000Lowest price
Hyundai Creta EV price in NepalHyundai Creta EV price in Nepal
Hyundai
रु 69,96,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 56,96,000Cheapest
रु 69,96,000
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
Laxmi E-Mobility Pvt. Ltd.
Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
bundledरु 2,00,000
NAIMA offer: NPR 2 lakh discount plus 1-year Auto+ insurance.
1 offer on other variants
No offer on this variant
1 offer on other variants
Explore full specifications and service support
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
99 kW (134.6 PS)
126 kW (171.3 PS)+36.7 PS
Max torque
340 Nm+85 Nm
255 Nm
Battery
64.4 kWh+22.4 kWh
42 kWh
Claimed range
400 km (WLTP)
Not disclosed
Transmission
automatic
automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
front-wheel drive
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Ground clearance
185 mm
Not disclosed
Boot space
480 litres
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
24
81Better
Service centres
3
35Better
CCS2 fast chargers
63Better
10
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Top-spec trim within the Nepal lineup
As of 04 Sept 2026
·Climate control panel finished in glossy black, operated entirely by touch
·Rear seat legroom and headroom generous
·Rear backrest angle comfortable rather than upright
·Floor not raised to accommodate battery, avoiding knees-up seating position for rear passengers
·Front seats get electric adjustment and ventilation on higher trims
·Height-adjustable driver seating across the range
·Fold-out tray table behind front passenger seat
·Panoramic sunroof
As of 31 Aug 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Convenience feature list for Nepal Exclusive trim is incomplete in the sources gathered (As of: 04/09/2026)
As of 04 Sept 2026
·Twin 10.25-inch displays (driver instrument cluster and central touchscreen)
As of 31 Aug 2026
🛡️Safety
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·6 airbags
·ABS with EBD
·ESC with Vehicle Stability Management
·Hill-start Assist Control
·Hill Descent Control
·TPMS Highline
·Level 2 ADAS on relevant trims
·Lane Following Assist
·Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
As of 31 Aug 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·Same Friday EV body and EV crossover styling as Luxury
As of 04 Sept 2026
·Blanked-off front grille housing LED light bar
·Aerodynamically styled alloy wheels
·Battery pack visible as slight bulge below door sills
·Light blue-grey dual-tone paint scheme with contrasting black roof
As of 31 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported and distributed by Laxmi E-Mobility
·Forthing’s only Nepal EV model as of 2026
·Price: Rs 56,96,000 ex-showroom Nepal
·Launch year in Nepal: 2025
·NAIMA Expo launch offers included Rs 2L discount
·Festive campaign with 8-year warranty and 7 kW home charger
As of 28 Aug 2026
·Long-range variant listed in Nepal pricing coverage
As of 03 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Forthing Friday EV
Hyundai Creta 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 56,96,000
रु 69,96,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 15,500
≈ रु 20,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 57,19,985
≈ रु 70,24,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 68,482 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 84,111 · 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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Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Forthing Friday EV is रु 13,00,000 cheaper ex-showroom (22.8%), while the Hyundai Creta EV is ahead on dealer and service reach and power — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Forthing Friday EV if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want the bigger pack for range headroom
  • you drive loaded, or climb steep gradients often

Measured: 22.4 kWh more battery capacity; 85 Nm more torque.

Choose the Hyundai Creta EV if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 32 more service centres in Nepal (35 vs 3); 36.7 PS more power; 57 more showrooms in Nepal (81 vs 24).

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
2 of 7

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 07 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Forthing: 24 showrooms, 3 service centres · Hyundai: 81 showrooms, 35 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.

Forthing Friday EV vs Hyundai Creta EV — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Forthing Friday EV or Hyundai Creta EV?

As of October 2026, the Forthing Friday EV starts at Rs 50.96 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1 lakh less than the Hyundai Creta EV at Rs 51.96 lakh.

What is the price of the Forthing Friday EV and Hyundai Creta EV in Nepal?

The Forthing Friday EV costs Rs 50.96 lakh to Rs 56.96 lakh and the Hyundai Creta EV costs Rs 51.96 lakh to Rs 69.96 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Forthing Friday EV or the Hyundai Creta EV?

These two split the decision: the Forthing Friday EV is रु 13,00,000 cheaper ex-showroom (22.8%), while the Hyundai Creta EV is ahead on dealer and service reach and power — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Forthing Friday EV if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Hyundai Creta EV if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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