Kia EV9 costs रु 40,06,000 less ex-showroom.
At NPR 2.2 Crores, this is a niche luxury flagship that suits high-net-worth families prioritizing space and brand prestige over range efficiency.
At around NPR 1.80 crore, the EV9 is a niche flagship SUV offering space, technology and range for affluent family buyers or corporate fleets seeking a statement EV. Strong battery size, long claimed range and seven-seat practicality make it compelling, but missing officially published Nepal-specific safety/feature details and the high price mean it best suits buyers prioritizing brand image and comfort over pure value.
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Every variant, priced
Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.
What each one really costs you
From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.
Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.
Our verdict
These two split the decision: the Kia EV9 is रु 40,06,000 cheaper ex-showroom (22.3%), while the Hyundai IONIQ 9 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.
- 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).
- the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
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
These trims are listed at their published ex-showroom price, but none has been checked against the distributor's own price list yet — so treat the figures as indicative and confirm at the showroom.
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.
Browse the showroom directory →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 9 vs Kia EV9 — questions buyers ask
Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hyundai IONIQ 9 or Kia EV9?
As of October 2026, the Kia EV9 starts at Rs 1.8 crore ex-showroom — Rs 40.06 lakh less than the Hyundai IONIQ 9 at Rs 2.2 crore.
What is the price of the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and Kia EV9 in Nepal?
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 costs Rs 2.2 crore and the Kia EV9 costs Rs 1.8 crore (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Should I buy the Hyundai IONIQ 9 or the Kia EV9?
These two split the decision: the Kia EV9 is रु 40,06,000 cheaper ex-showroom (22.3%), while the Hyundai IONIQ 9 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Hyundai IONIQ 9 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Kia EV9 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.