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Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV vs Seres Mini in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing 300 km vs Top Trim variants
The short answer

Seres Mini costs रु 4,97,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

The 300 km variant is the more practical choice for most buyers, providing significantly better range for a modest price increase. It is the recommended trim for those who want to avoid frequent charging.

Pros
Competitive 300 km range
Excellent value for money
Compact and nimble for city use
Good warranty coverage
Cons
Small boot space
Basic safety kit
Limited cabin space for four adults
Service network is still developing
As of 28 Sept 2026
Choose the Seres Mini if
Seres Mini costs रु 4,97,000 less ex-showroom.

A significant step up from the base trim due to the infotainment screen and slightly better range, making it a viable secondary car for urban families.

Pros
Usable 9-inch touchscreen adds modern feel
Slightly improved power output compared to the Mid Trim
Alloy wheels improve the exterior aesthetic significantly
Cons
Still only features one airbag at this price point
No DC fast charging capability
Rear seat is only usable for children or very short trips
As of 11 Sept 2026
18 rows compared
Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV price in NepalKaiyi e-Qute 02 EV price in Nepal
Kaiyi
रु 22,96,000
Seres Mini price in Nepal
Seres
रु 17,99,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 22,96,000
रु 17,99,000Cheapest
Fuel
ev
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Distributor
Laxmi E-Mobility and G.O. Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.
MAW Vriddhi Autocorp
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
40 kW (54.4 PS)
Not disclosed
Max torque
110 Nm
Not disclosed
Battery
28.1 kWh
Not disclosed
Claimed range
301 km (CLTC)
Not disclosed
Transmission
automatic
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Wheelbase
2,160 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
165 mm
Not disclosed
Boot space
122 litres
Not disclosed
Seating
5
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
11
13Better
Service centres
4
10Better
CCS2 fast chargers
0
0
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Seating_capacity: 5 seats claimed for Nepal
·ISOFIX child seat mounts
·Driver armrest for comfort on longer drives
As of 15 Sept 2026
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Infotainment size: 10.25-inch touchscreen
As of 28 Sept 2026
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🛡️Safety
·Dual front airbags
·ABS with EBD
·Hill Assist Control
·Electronic Stability Control and traction control
·Steel cage frame construction
·TPMS tyre pressure monitoring system
·360° view camera
·Airbag_count: 2 airbags
·camera_360: 360° camera present
As of 15 Sept 2026
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Warranty & After-sales
·Battery & Motor warranty: 8 years or 150,000 km
·Vehicle warranty: 3 years or 100,000 km
As of 28 Sept 2026
·Battery warranty: 8 years or 120,000 km
·Motor warranty: 8 years or 120,000 km
·Whole vehicle warranty: 3 years or 60,000 km
As of 11 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·Compact 2-door hatchback with urban-focused styling
·Concealed door handles for clean side profile
·LED lighting listed among key features
·Available in White, Blue, Pink colours
As of 15 Sept 2026
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📊Sales & Imports
·Launch price Rs 22,96,000 for 300 km variant
·Current listed ex-showroom price Rs 22,96,000
·Marketed as most affordable 4-wheeler EV in Nepal
·Distributed jointly by Laxmi E-Mobility and G.O. Automobiles
·Imported from China as part of Kaiyi’s overseas strategy
As of 15 Sept 2026
·Imported as CBU from China
·Marketed as the '220km Range' option with more features
As of 11 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV
Seres Mini

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 22,96,000
रु 17,99,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 7,000
≈ रु 15,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 7,355
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 23,10,355
≈ रु 18,22,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 27,604 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 21,629 · 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.

Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV full detailsSeres Mini full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Seres Mini is the stronger buy: it is रु 4,97,000 cheaper ex-showroom (27.6%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Seres Mini if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 6 more service centres in Nepal (10 vs 4).

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

Price movements we logged
1 recorded since October 2026

Each is a dated change we applied to a published ex-showroom price after checking it. A logged change may be a distributor's revision or our own correction coming into line with the official figure — the log says which way each one moved, and when, not why.

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Trim prices distributor-verified
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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.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Kaiyi: 11 showrooms, 4 service centres · Seres: 13 showrooms, 10 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.

Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV vs Seres Mini — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV or Seres Mini?

As of October 2026, the Seres Mini starts at Rs 16.49 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 3.47 lakh less than the Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV at Rs 19.96 lakh.

What is the price of the Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV and Seres Mini in Nepal?

The Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV costs Rs 19.96 lakh to Rs 22.96 lakh and the Seres Mini costs Rs 16.49 lakh to Rs 17.99 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Kaiyi e-Qute 02 EV or the Seres Mini?

On our data the Seres Mini is the stronger buy: it is रु 4,97,000 cheaper ex-showroom (27.6%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Seres Mini 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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