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Hyundai KONA vs Wuling Darion EV in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 3 trim prices verified 13 Oct 2026Comparing GLS vs Darion EV variants

The short answer

Wuling Darion EV costs रु 4,97,000 less ex-showroom. Darion EV has 67.8 PS more power.

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

Choose the Wuling Darion EV if

Wuling Darion EV costs रु 4,97,000 less ex-showroom.Darion EV has 67.8 PS more power.

The Darion EV offers a compelling package for large families needing a premium, feature-rich electric MPV at a competitive price point. It is an excellent choice for those prioritizing interior space, advanced safety tech, and long-range capability.

Pros

Spacious 7-seat layout with ventilated captain seats

Comprehensive Level-2 ADAS safety suite

Practical dual electric sliding doors

Strong 69.2 kWh battery with competitive range

Electric sliding doors make entry and exit easy in narrow parking spaces

Second row captain seats provide a high end passenger experience for families

Cons

Premium pricing may be a barrier for budget-conscious buyers

Limited public charging infrastructure compared to major global markets

Luggage space is very limited when all three rows of seats are occupied

Higher price point compared to the similarly equipped Eksion EV

Limited service center locations outside of the Kathmandu Valley

Low ground clearance of 165 mm requires caution on rural Nepali roads

As of 13 Oct 2026

15 rows compared

Hyundai

KONA

रु 64,96,000

Wuling

Darion EV

रु 59,99,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 64,96,000

रु 59,99,000Cheapest

Fuel

Distributor

Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.

Paramount Motors Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

No offer on this variant

cashरु 2,00,000

NAIMA Mobility Expo 2026 promotional discount

Explore full specifications and service support

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

136 PS

201 bhp (203.8 PS)+67.8 PS

Max torque

395 Nm+85 Nm

310 Nm

Battery

39.2 kWh

69.2 kWh+30 kWh

Claimed range

546 km (NEDC)

540 km (CLTC)

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

4,180 mm

Not disclosed

Width

1,800 mm

Not disclosed

Height

1,570 mm

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

81Better

Service centres

35Better

CCS2 fast chargers

11Better

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Adjustable power front seats with heating and ventilation

·Heated steering wheel

As of 25 Sept 2026

·Seat Capacity 7

·Interior Color Walnut Brown & Carbon Black

·Captain Seat

·Synthetic Leather Upholstery

·Leather-wrapped steering wheel with multifunction switch

·Soft touch interior panels

·12.8” high-definition control screen

·8.8” TFT instrument display

·6-way driver seat adjustment

·Electric 2nd row seat adjustment

·Automatic AC with PM2.5 filter

·Premium Synthetic Leather Seats

·Soft Touch Interior Panel & Door Trim

·Fresh and Clean Air with PM2.5 Air Filter

As of 04 Sept 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Button type shift-by-wire (forward, neutral, reverse, park)

·Electric parking brake located in centre console

As of 25 Sept 2026

·AM/FM radio, Bluetooth, USB

·Smartphone interconnection

·50W wireless phone charger

·6 speakers

·Voice command

·IoV

·USB charging port & 12V power outlet

·Parking camera 360°

·Cruise control

·Smart entry & smart start

·Power windows with anti-pinch

·360° Around View Camera with Transparent Chassis Display

As of 04 Sept 2026

🛡️Safety

·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

·SRS airbags 6

·ISOFIX on 2nd and 3rd row seats

·ABS+EBD with ESC

·Electric parking brake with auto-hold

·Hill hold control

·Pedestrian warning sound module

·TPMS

·ACC

·IDA (Intelligent Driving Assist) with lane keeping function

·FCW

·AEB

·LDW

·BSD

·LCA

·DOW

·RCTA

·RCW

·IHMA

·Level-2 ADAS

·Warranty - Traction Motor: 6 Years or 1,50,000 KM

·Warranty - High Voltage Battery Pack: 8 Years or 1,50,000 KM

As of 04 Sept 2026

Warranty & After-sales

·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

·Traction Motor: 6 years or 150,000 km

·High Voltage Battery Pack: 8 years or 150,000 km

As of 24 Sept 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·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

·LED headlamp with DRL & cornering light

·Auto Headlamp

·Rain-sensing wiper

·Power tailgate

·Dual sliding door Electric

·17” machined alloy wheels

·Dual-layer tinted glass

·Electric sunroof

·Electric Sliding door with an extra large dual sided design

·Available colors: Haze Grey, Frosty White, Starry Black, Orchid Purple

As of 04 Sept 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Imported as CBU

·CBU import

As of 16 Sept 2026

·Launched in Nepal on 11 August 2026 at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo

·Distributed by Paramount Motors, the official Wuling distributor in Nepal

·Ex-showroom Rs 59,99,000, as listed by Paramount Motors, the official Wuling distributor

·Launched at Rs 55,99,000 with a Rs 2,00,000 NAIMA expo offer bringing it to Rs 53,99,000 during the show; that offer ended with NAIMA and is no longer available

·Sold in other markets as the Wuling Cortez Darion EV

As of 17 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Hyundai KONA

Wuling Darion 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 64,96,000

रु 59,99,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 15,500

≈ रु 15,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 65,19,985

≈ रु 60,22,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 78,100 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 72,125 · 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 KONA full details Wuling Darion EV full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

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: 33 more service centres in Nepal (35 vs 2); 85 Nm more torque; 65 more showrooms in Nepal (81 vs 16).

Choose the Wuling Darion 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: 30 kWh more battery capacity; 67.8 PS more power.

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

3 of 3

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 13 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal

Hyundai: 81 showrooms, 35 service centres · Wuling: 16 showrooms, 2 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 KONA vs Wuling Darion EV — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hyundai KONA or Wuling Darion EV?

As of October 2026, the Hyundai KONA starts at Rs 59.96 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.03 lakh less than the Wuling Darion EV at Rs 59.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Hyundai KONA and Wuling Darion EV in Nepal?

The Hyundai KONA costs Rs 59.96 lakh to Rs 64.96 lakh and the Wuling Darion EV costs Rs 59.99 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Hyundai KONA or the Wuling Darion EV?

These two split the decision: the Wuling Darion 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 Hyundai KONA if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Wuling Darion EV 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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