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Kia Niro EV vs Mahindra XEV 9e EVin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 08 Aug 2026Comparing 64 kWh 150 kW vs Pack Two variants

The short answer

Mahindra XEV 9e EV costs रु 90,000 less ex-showroom. XEV 9e EV has 57 mm more ground clearance.

Choose the Kia Niro EV if

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

Considered an "absolute steal" at Rs 69.90 lakh Positioned as only premium Kia electric SUV in Nepal Competes with other mid‑size EVs on range and performance

Pros

Strong claimed range around 460 km per charge

Powerful 150 kW motor with brisk acceleration

Premium compact SUV image and brand backing

DC fast charging up to ~100 kW supported

On‑board AC charger rated 7.2 kW

Cons

Official Nepal‑specific detailed spec sheet not easily accessible

Limited stock availability reported

Exact cargo and interior feature details not disclosed (As of: 25/07/2026)

Ground clearance 150 mm may be modest for rough roads

As of 25 Jul 2026

Choose the Mahindra XEV 9e EV if

Mahindra XEV 9e EV costs रु 90,000 less ex-showroom.XEV 9e EV has 57 mm more ground clearance.

At Rs 69 lakh, Pack Two gets you the core battery, charging speed and safety basics but skips the extra airbag, cameras and comfort kit found one trim up. Suits buyers focused purely on price and daily range; those wanting stronger safety and convenience features should look at Pack Three Select for Rs 8.25 lakh more.

Pros

59 kWh battery with 99 kW output and 140 kW DC charging (20-80% in 20 min) delivers the range Nepali owners praise as a first for Indian EVs.

207 mm ground clearance suits rough Nepal roads, a point Nepal-specific reviews highlight positively.

6 airbags plus L2 ADAS (1 radar, 1 vision camera) and adaptive cruise control bring real safety kit at the entry price.

Triple 31.24 cm screens, Snapdragon chipset, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and 16-speaker Harman Kardon match the 'feature-loaded interior' owners praise.

At Rs 69 lakh it is the most affordable entry point into the XEV 9e range.

Cons

Lacks the 7th airbag (driver knee), 360-degree camera and Blind View Monitor that Pack Three Select adds for Rs 8.25 lakh more.

No ventilated seats, power tailgate or passive keyless entry, all present one trim up.

Owners criticise the amount of gloss black cladding on the exterior styling shared across trims.

Price draws direct India-comparison criticism from reviewers ('wouldn't have batted an eyelid if this was ₹35-40 lakh').

Waiting period and early-batch service quality are recurring owner concerns for the model.

Reviewers note real-world range tends to be lower than the headline 59 kWh figure suggests.

As of 30 Jul 2026

14 rows compared

Kia

Niro EV

रु 69,90,000

Mahindra

XEV 9e EV

रु 69,00,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 69,90,000

रु 69,00,000Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 69,90,000

रु 69,00,000 – रु 95,00,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

Distributor

Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)

Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

Standard ex‑showroom pricing; no specific cash discount disclosed

bundled

Financing/EMI schemes via dealers; exact offer varies

cash

Official launch mentioned; specific cash discount offers not disclosed officially

2 offers on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

150 PS

Not disclosed

Max torque

395 Nm

Not disclosed

Battery

64 kWh+5 kWh

59 kWh

Claimed range

460 km

Not disclosed

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Wheelbase

Not disclosed

2,775 mm

Ground clearance

150 mm

207 mm+57 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

49Better

Service centres

29Better

CCS2 fast chargers

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Premium electric SUV positioning with comfortable cabin

·Likely dual‑zone AC and quality materials

·Interior feature list Not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 25/07/2026)

As of 25 Jul 2026

·Premium Fabric Upholstery

·Leatherette Seat Upholstery

·Leatherette Steering Wheel

·Push Button Start

·Auto Headlamps

·Rain Sensing Smart Wipers

·Rear AC Vents

·Height Adjustable Driver Seat & Seat Belt

·Tilt & Telescopic Steering

·Cooled Console Storage

·60:40 Split in 2nd Row Seats with Multi-Step Recline

·Acoustic Laminated Door Glass

·6 way Adjustable Powered Driver Seat + 2 way Adjustable Manual Lumbar

·Auto Fold ORVMs

·ORVM Auto Tilt on Reverse

·Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control

·Auto Dimming IRVM

As of 30 Jul 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Infotainment screen size/spec Not disclosed officially (As of: 25/07/2026)

·Likely modern EV convenience features

As of 25 Jul 2026

·Coast-to-Coast Triple Super Screens

·Qualcomm Snapdragon Chipset

·Wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay™

·Sonic Studio by Mahindra

·16 Speaker Harman/Kardon Audio

·Pre-installed***

·Built-in Amazon Alexa

·Wireless Charging in Front Row

·65 W Type C Fast Charging Ports for Front & Rear

As of 30 Jul 2026

🛡️Safety

·Safety equipment list Not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 25/07/2026)

·Global model offers multiple airbags and stability control

As of 25 Jul 2026

·6 Airbags

·High Stiffness Bodyshell

·All Wheel Disc Brakes

·Brake-by-Wire Tech

·Intelligent Electronic Brake Booster with 46 Value Added Features

·Driver Drowsiness Detection

·Electronic Parking Brake

·Rear Parking Sensors with HD Camera

·L2 ADAS with 1 Radar & 1 Vision Camera

·TPMS with Individual Tyre Pressure Display

·Auto Defogger For Windshield

·Adaptive Cruise Control

As of 30 Jul 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Compact crossover/SUV body style, premium EV look

·Available in multiple colors at launch

·Distinct EV front fascia vs ICE Niro

As of 25 Jul 2026

·Illuminated Logo

·Bi-LED Headlamps with DRLs

·LED Tail lamps

·Stylish R19 Wheels with Aero Covers

·Premium Finish Exterior Cladding

·Fixed Glass Infinity Roof

·LED DRLs with Centre Signature Lamp

·R19 Alloy Wheels

·Sequential Turn Indicators

·Start-up Lighting Sequence

·Front Fog Lamps

·Cornering Lamps

·Auto Booster Lamps

As of 30 Jul 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Imported and sold by Continental Trading Enterprises

·Price revised; model made a comeback in lineup

·Limited stock currently offered by distributor

·Ex‑showroom price Rs 69,90,000 across one variant

·Earlier launch price around Rs 66.90 lakh in 2020

As of 25 Jul 2026

·Officially launched in Nepal by Agni Group

·Pack Two positioned as entry variant

·Ex-showroom price: NPR 6,900,000

·On-road MRP not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)

·Imported as CBU or CKD status not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)

As of 13 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Kia Niro EV

Mahindra XEV 9e 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 69,90,000

रु 69,00,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 20,500

≈ रु 15,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 70,18,985

≈ रु 69,23,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 84,039 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 82,957 · 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.

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Kia Niro EV vs Mahindra XEV 9e EV — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Niro EV or Mahindra XEV 9e EV?

As of August 2026, the Mahindra XEV 9e EV starts at Rs 69 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.9 lakh less than the Kia Niro EV at Rs 69.9 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Niro EV and Mahindra XEV 9e EV in Nepal?

The Kia Niro EV costs Rs 69.9 lakh and the Mahindra XEV 9e EV costs Rs 69 lakh to Rs 95 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Niro EV or the Mahindra XEV 9e EV?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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