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Haval / GWM Jolion Max EV vs Hyundai KONA in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu2 of 3 trim prices distributor-verified 07 Oct 2026Comparing Jolion Max vs GLS variants
The short answer

Haval / GWM Jolion Max EV costs रु 4,97,000 less ex-showroom. Jolion Max EV has 67.9 PS more power.

Choose the Haval / GWM Jolion Max EV if
Haval / GWM Jolion Max EV costs रु 4,97,000 less ex-showroom.Jolion Max EV has 67.9 PS more power.

The Jolion Max offers a compelling feature-to-price ratio in the mid-range EV segment, making it a strong contender for tech-focused buyers. It provides premium interior amenities that justify its positioning against established competitors.

Pros
Generous list of premium comfort features
Advanced ADAS safety suite
Large 14.6-inch infotainment display
Practical ground clearance for local roads
Cons
Limited public charging network support
Brand service network is still developing
Missing official range cycle data
As of 29 Sept 2026
Choose the Hyundai KONA if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Adds essential luxury features like a sunroof and leather seats for a 5-lakh premium, making it the most balanced choice in the lineup. The top-spec 100kW variant for Nepal, offering the best equipment levels currently available for this model locally.

Pros
Premium leather interior improves cabin feel significantly
Sunroof adds to the aesthetic appeal
Proven reliability of the Kona platform in Nepal
Sunroof and leather seats provide a premium experience
Strong 395Nm torque is best-in-class for its power segment
Widespread service support from Laxmi Hyundai
Cons
Price overlaps with newer EVs offering 400km+ range
No ventilated seats which are found in rivals
Small boot space for a family SUV
WLTP range of 305km is becoming uncompetitive
Lacks 360-degree camera
No V2L functionality
As of 16 Sept 2026
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Haval / GWM
रु 59,99,000Lowest price
Hyundai KONA price in Nepal
Hyundai
रु 64,96,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 59,99,000Cheapest
रु 64,96,000
Fuel
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Distributor
V.G. Impex Pvt. Ltd.
Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
150 kW (203.9 PS)+67.9 PS
136 PS
Max torque
260 Nm
395 Nm+135 Nm
Battery
58.3 kWh+19.1 kWh
39.2 kWh
Claimed range
420 km (test cycle not recorded)
546 km (NEDC)
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
4,180 mm
Width
Not disclosed
1,800 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,570 mm
Ground clearance
190 mm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
21
81Better
Service centres
19
35Better
CCS2 fast chargers
0
10
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·14.6-inch colour touchscreen
·10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
·Six speakers
·Panoramic sunroof
·Electrically adjustable front seats
·Heated and ventilated front seats
·Automatic climate control with rear AC vents
·Electric tailgate
·Wireless charging
·Multiple USB ports
·Ambient lighting
As of 26 Aug 2026
·Adjustable power front seats with heating and ventilation
·Heated steering wheel
As of 25 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Apple CarPlay
·Android Auto
·Voice control
·Smartphone connectivity
·6.6 kW AC charging
As of 26 Aug 2026
·Button type shift-by-wire (forward, neutral, reverse, park)
·Electric parking brake located in centre console
As of 25 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·Adaptive cruise control
·Lane departure warning and lane-keeping assistance
·Lane-change assistance
·Forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking
·Blind-spot monitoring
·Front radar and driver fatigue monitoring
·Rear cross traffic warning and braking
·Transparent underbody view system
·Front and rear parking sensors
·360-degree camera
·Door-open warning
·Rear collision warning
·Emergency signal system
As of 26 Aug 2026
·airbag_count: 6 Airbags
·camera_360: No
·adas_level: Not available
·ADAS not available; includes Driver Attention Warning
·airbag_count: 6
As of 28 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
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·Battery warranty: 8 Years or 160,000 km
·Vehicle warranty: 3 Years or 100,000 km
·8 Years battery / 3 Years vehicle
As of 16 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·MacPherson struts at the front
·Multi-link suspension at the rear
·Disc brakes on all four wheels
As of 26 Aug 2026
·Closed grille for electric powertrain design
·Full-LED twin headlights
·LED rear lamp
·17" alloy wheels
·Choice of 7 exterior colors
·Three contrasting roof colors
As of 25 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Jolion Max EV launched at NAIMA Mobility Expo 2026
·Launch / Middle variant ex-showroom price Rs 59,99,000
·Regular Middle variant price Rs 57,99,000; launch offer at Rs 59,99,000
·Part of GWM Nepal EV lineup with Ora 03 and Ora 5
As of 25 Aug 2026
·Imported as CBU
·CBU import
As of 16 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Haval / GWM Jolion Max EV
Hyundai KONA

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 59,99,000
रु 64,96,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 20,500
≈ रु 15,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 60,27,985
≈ रु 65,19,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 72,125 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 78,100 · 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.

Haval / GWM Jolion Max EV full detailsHyundai KONA full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Haval / GWM Jolion Max EV is रु 4,97,000 cheaper ex-showroom (8.3%), while the Hyundai KONA is ahead on dealer and service reach and torque — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Haval / GWM Jolion Max EV if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want the bigger pack for range headroom
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking

Measured: 19.1 kWh more battery capacity; 67.9 PS more power.

Choose the Hyundai KONA if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you drive loaded, or climb steep gradients often
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 16 more service centres in Nepal (35 vs 19); 135 Nm more torque; 60 more showrooms in Nepal (81 vs 21).

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 3

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
Haval / GWM: 21 showrooms, 19 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.

Haval / GWM Jolion Max EV vs Hyundai KONA — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Haval / GWM Jolion Max EV or Hyundai KONA?

As of October 2026, the Hyundai KONA starts at Rs 59.96 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.03 lakh less than the Haval / GWM Jolion Max EV at Rs 59.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Haval / GWM Jolion Max EV and Hyundai KONA in Nepal?

The Haval / GWM Jolion Max EV costs Rs 59.99 lakh and the Hyundai KONA costs Rs 59.96 lakh to Rs 64.96 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Haval / GWM Jolion Max EV or the Hyundai KONA?

These two split the decision: the Haval / GWM Jolion Max EV is रु 4,97,000 cheaper ex-showroom (8.3%), while the Hyundai KONA is ahead on dealer and service reach and torque — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Haval / GWM Jolion Max EV if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Hyundai KONA 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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