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Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Kia EV6 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 2 trim prices distributor-verified 07 Oct 2026Comparing GLS VISION ROOF vs GT-Line AWD variants

The short answer

Hyundai Ioniq 5 costs रु 21,94,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Hyundai Ioniq 5 if

Hyundai Ioniq 5 costs रु 21,94,000 less ex-showroom.

This variant serves as the standard luxury entry point for the Ioniq 5 in Nepal, offering flagship tech and ADAS at a price that reflects its premium E-GMP platform.

Pros

Extremely fast DC charging architecture

Comprehensive Level 2 ADAS safety suite

Spacious cabin due to 3-meter wheelbase

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability for powering external devices

Instant torque makes overtaking and merging effortless

350 kW DC charging claimed to take battery 10-80% in 18 minutes

Cons

Ground clearance is relatively low for Nepal's rougher roads

Substantial price increase compared to the previous tax regime

RWD layout may be less preferred than AWD in hilly regions

Ex-showroom price of Rs 1.04 crore puts it well above mainstream EVs in Nepal

Poor turning circle from a long wheelbase and minimal steering lock

Touch-sensitive HVAC controls are fiddly to use while driving

As of 07 Oct 2026

Choose the Kia EV6 if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

The GT-Line AWD is a high-performance EV that rivals luxury brands in acceleration and tech, though its high price makes it a niche luxury purchase in Nepal.

Pros

Dual-motor AWD system with massive 605 Nm torque

Top-tier ADAS suite and tech features like AR HUD

Distinctive and aggressive GT-Line aesthetic

Massive 605 Nm torque provides sports-car level acceleration

Industry-leading 800V architecture allows 10-80% charging in 18 minutes

Comprehensive Level 2 ADAS suite and 8 airbags for safety

Cons

Extremely expensive compared to the standard RWD variant

Reduced range and frunk space compared to the RWD

160mm ground clearance is risky on rural Nepali roads

160 mm ground clearance is low for some Nepali road conditions

Significantly more expensive than other mass-market electric crossovers

Lacks a panoramic sunroof which is common at this price point

As of 10 Oct 2026

14 rows compared

Hyundai

Ioniq 5

रु 1,03,96,000Lowest price

Kia

EV6

रु 1,25,90,000

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 1,03,96,000Cheapest

रु 1,25,90,000

Fuel

Distributor

Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.

Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)

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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

Not disclosed

350 kW (475.9 PS)

Battery

Not disclosed

77.4 kWh

Transmission

Not disclosed

Automatic

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

4,635 mm

Not disclosed

Width

1,890 mm

Not disclosed

Height

1,605 mm

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

81Better

Service centres

35Better

CCS2 fast chargers

10Better

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·seating_capacity: 5

·Sustainable eco-friendly interior materials

·Sliding center console 'Universal Island'

·Power adjustable front seats with relaxation function

As of 11 Sept 2026

·Interior package: Black suede seats with vegan leather bolsters; 64-color ambient lighting; tilt & telescopic steering; vegan leather steering wheel; rear parcel shelf; metal scuff plates; sporty alloy pedals; auto-dimming rear-view mirror

As of 03 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·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

·Technology package: Dual LED headlamps with adaptive beam; shift by wire; 31.24 cm driver display; 31.24 cm touchscreen navigation; EPB with Auto Hold; paddle shifters; relaxation seats; V2L; 360 camera; Kia Connect 60+ features

·Speakers: 4 speakers + 2 tweeters

As of 03 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·Dedicated E-GMP collision safety architecture: Included

As of 25 Jul 2026

·Safety package: 8 airbags; all-wheel disc brakes; ABS; ESC; HAC; MCBA; BAS; VSM; ESS; front & rear parking sensors; ISOFIX

·ADAS package: FCA car/pedestrian/cyclist/junction turning; LKA; BCA; RCCA; SEA; LFA; BSD; DAW; SCC with Stop & Go

As of 03 Aug 2026

Warranty & After-sales

·Battery Warranty: 8 Years or 160,000 km

·Vehicle Warranty: 3 Years or 100,000 km

As of 11 Sept 2026

·battery: 8 years or 160,000 km

·whole-vehicle warranty: 3 years or 100,000 km

As of 11 Sept 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·sunroof_type: Fixed Panoramic Vision Roof

·Parametric Pixel LED headlamps and taillamps

·20-inch alloy wheels

·Auto-flush door handles

As of 11 Sept 2026

·Tyre size: 235/55 R19 – 48.74 cm

·Body colours: Moonscape; Snow White Pearl; Runway Red; Aurora Black Pearl; Yacht Blue

·Interior: Black interior – black suede seats with vegan leather bolsters

As of 03 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Imported as CBU (Completely Built Unit) from Korea

As of 11 Sept 2026

·Import Route: CBU (Completely Built Unit) from South Korea

As of 11 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Hyundai Ioniq 5

Kia EV6

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 1,03,96,000

रु 1,25,90,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 15,500

≈ रु 15,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 1,04,19,985

≈ रु 1,26,13,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 1,24,989 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 1,51,367 · 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.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 full details Kia EV6 full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the stronger buy: it is रु 21,94,000 cheaper ex-showroom (21.1%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Hyundai Ioniq 5 if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
you want servicing within reach of where you live
you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 5 more service centres in Nepal (35 vs 30); 38 more showrooms in Nepal (81 vs 43).

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

1 of 2

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

Hyundai: 81 showrooms, 35 service centres · Kia: 43 showrooms, 30 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.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Kia EV6 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Kia EV6?

As of October 2026, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 starts at Rs 1.04 crore ex-showroom — Rs 21.94 lakh less than the Kia EV6 at Rs 1.26 crore.

What is the price of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 in Nepal?

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 costs Rs 1.04 crore and the Kia EV6 costs Rs 1.26 crore (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the Kia EV6?

On our data the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the stronger buy: it is रु 21,94,000 cheaper ex-showroom (21.1%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Hyundai Ioniq 5 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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