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Kia Niro vs Leapmotor C10 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing 64 kWh 150 kW vs C10 variants
The short answer

Kia Niro costs रु 2,10,000 less ex-showroom. C10 has 40 mm more ground clearance. C10 has 13.5 PS more power.

Choose the Kia Niro if
Kia Niro costs रु 2,10,000 less ex-showroom.

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
Ground clearance 150 mm may be modest for rough roads
As of 25 Jul 2026
Choose the Leapmotor C10 if
C10 has 40 mm more ground clearance.C10 has 13.5 PS more power.

The C10 offers a compelling package of high-tech features and solid range for its price point, making it a strong contender for tech-focused families in Nepal. It represents good value for those prioritizing cabin space and modern driver assistance systems.

Pros
Spacious cabin enabled by cell-to-chassis construction
Comprehensive Level-2 ADAS suite
Generous 190mm ground clearance for local roads
High-quality 14.6-inch infotainment display
Cons
Limited brand presence compared to established EV rivals in Nepal
Service network density remains unproven for the brand
Reliance on CLTC range figures which may overstate real-world Nepali driving range
Lack of publicly detailed warranty terms
As of 28 Sept 2026
18 rows compared
Kia Niro price in Nepal
Kia
रु 69,90,000Lowest price
Leapmotor C10 price in NepalLeapmotor C10 price in Nepal
Leapmotor
रु 72,00,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 69,90,000Cheapest
रु 72,00,000
Fuel
ev
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Distributor
Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)
Shangrila Motors Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cashरु 2,00,000
Introductory price discount
bundled
NADA show package including insurance, home and portable chargers, spare tire, and accessories
Explore full specifications and service support
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
204 PS
160 kW (217.5 PS)+13.5 PS
Max torque
255 Nm
Not disclosed
Battery
64 kWh
69.9 kWh+5.9 kWh
Claimed range
460 km (test cycle not recorded)
420 km (WLTP)
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
4,420 mm
4,739 mm
Width
1,825 mm
1,900 mm
Height
1,570 mm
1,680 mm
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
2,825 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
190 mm+40 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
43Better
17
Service centres
30Better
3
CCS2 fast chargers
3
0
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·seating_capacity: 5
·sunroof_type: single-pane
·Dual-zone automatic climate control
·Vegan leather upholstery
·Heated and ventilated front seats
As of 15 Sept 2026
·Rear legroom 1050mm
·Rear long cushion 514mm
·Rear headroom 1015mm
·Soft instrument desk
·4-way steering wheel adjustment
·Multi-function leather steering wheel
·Heated steering wheel
·Anti-dazzling interior rearview mirror
·Hidden power vents
·Dual zone automatic climate control
·Heat pump
·High efficiency composite filter
·Air detection of internal and external circulation
·Rear air vents
·Driver seat 6-way power adjustment
·Driver seat with memory and welcome function
·Front passenger seat 4-way power adjustment
·Heated front seats
·Ventilated front seats
·Front seats with removable headrests
·Rear headrests*3
·Rear central armrest
·F/R row reading lights
·Ambient light
·Front centre storage compartment
·Front cup holders
·Front central armrest
·Rear trunk light
·Panoramic sunroof
·Power sunshade
·Baby-friendly silicone seat material
·Certification of OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
·Interior colors: Orange, Purple
As of 06 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·infotainment_size_in: 10.25-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
·10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
·auto_hold: Yes
·parking_brake_type: electronic
·Wireless smartphone charging
As of 15 Sept 2026
·Leapmotor OS 4.0 Intelligent Cockpit
·14.6-inch HD large screen
·Online music & navigation
·12 high quality speakers
·Music rhythm ambient lights
·10.25' LCD dashboard
·Connected navigation
·OTA
·Online voice control
·Dual-tone recognition
·ID accounts
·Dual microphone noise cancellation
·Wi-Fi
·Radio DAB+FM
·Bluetooth
·Driver/front passenger vanity mirror with lights
·F/R row USB*4
·12V power socket
·Wireless charging
·NFC Key
·Bluetooth Key
·Mechanical Key 1
·Power tailgate
·Front rain-sensing windshield wipers
·Rear wipers
·Speakers 12
As of 06 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·airbag_count: 8 airbags
·adas_level: Level 2 ADAS with Forward Collision Avoidance and Lane Keep Assist
·Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
·Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
As of 15 Sept 2026
·E-NCAP FIVE-STAR SAFETY RATING
·42500N·m/° torsional stiffness
·2000MPa hot formed steel
·China Top 10 Carbody + Best Structure Award
·73.6% high-performance material bodywork
·Front row dual pre-tensioner seat belts
·6 airbags
·A-pillar air curtains
·13 high-precision sensors + 19 ADAS functions
·ACC
·LCC
·TJA
·FCW
·AEB
·BSD
·HOD
·DOW
·ELK
·LKA
·RCW
·LDW
·RCTA
·RCTB
·ISA
·DDAW
·ADDW
·HWA
·Reversing monitoring system
·360 AVM
·ESC
·ABS
·EBD
·HBA
·TCS
·HDC
·HHC
·DBF
·ARP
·MCB
·BOS
·Front airbags
·Front side airbags
·Side air curtains
·Passenger airbag cut-off switch
·Far-side airbag
·Front seat belts with double pretensioners and force limiters
·3-point seat belts with pretensioners and force limiters for rear L/R seats
·3-point emergency locking seat belt for rear middle seat
·ISOFIX child seat port
·TPMS
·Low-speed Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
·Automatic locking when driving
·Rear door child lock mechanical switch
·Automatic unlocking on collision
·Rear tow hook
·Front tow hook
·Tyre sealant
As of 06 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·Battery warranty: 8 years or 160,000 km
·Whole vehicle warranty: 3 years or 100,000 km
As of 15 Sept 2026
·4 years or 100,000 kilometres manufacturer warranty
·High voltage battery warranty: 8 years or 160,000 km
·Repair or replacement of faulty mechanical, electrical and electronic components
·All eligible work carried out by Leapmotor Authorized Partners, using approved parts
·No charge for eligible warranty repairs
·Excludes normal wear and tear (such as tyres and cosmetic items)
·Excludes damage caused by accidents, misuse, overloading or unauthorised modifications
·Excludes issues linked to non-approved parts, accessories or after-market products
·Excludes environmental or external damage (e.g., stone impacts, chemical exposure, weather)
·Excludes noise or vibration that does not affect normal vehicle operation
·Vehicle must be serviced per Leapmotor maintenance schedule, using approved parts and fluids, with complete service records retained
·High voltage battery warranty excludes missed servicing (must follow manufacturer's recommended service schedule)
·High voltage battery warranty excludes normal battery ageing/capacity loss over time
As of 14 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·17-inch alloy wheels
·LED headlamps with daytime running lights
·Signature 'Tiger Face' design
As of 15 Sept 2026
·Automatic headlights
·Headlights height power adjustment
·Follow Me Home function
·Adaptive high and low beam
·LED daytime running lights
·LED taillight
·Rear full-width light
·LED front fog lights
·LED double fog light & double reversing light
·Exterior rearview mirrors power adjustment
·Heated exterior mirrors
·Exterior rearview mirrors power folding
·Exterior rearview mirrors tilt downward when reversing
·Exterior rearview mirrors memory function
·Roof racks
·Shark fin antenna
·Hidden door handle - manual
·Body-colored door handles
·AGS
·245/45 R20 branded tyre
·Aluminum alloy wheel
·Exterior colors: Light Grey, Dark Grey, Green, White, Black
·Double five-spoke wheel 18-inch wheels
·Trident sporty wheel 20-inch wheels
As of 06 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU
·Available for immediate delivery in limited colors
As of 15 Sept 2026
·Imported as CBU by Sangrila Motors
As of 28 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Kia Niro
Leapmotor C10

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 72,00,000
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 72,23,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 84,039 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 86,564 · 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.

Kia Niro full detailsLeapmotor C10 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Kia Niro is रु 2,10,000 cheaper ex-showroom (3%), while the Leapmotor C10 is ahead on ground clearance and battery capacity — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Kia Niro 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: 27 more service centres in Nepal (30 vs 3); 26 more showrooms in Nepal (43 vs 17).

Choose the Leapmotor C10 if
  • rough, unpaved or flood-prone roads are part of your daily route
  • you want the bigger pack for range headroom
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking

Measured: 40 mm more ground clearance; 5.9 kWh more battery capacity; 13.5 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
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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
Kia: 43 showrooms, 30 service centres · Leapmotor: 17 showrooms, 3 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.

Kia Niro vs Leapmotor C10 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Niro or Leapmotor C10?

As of October 2026, the Kia Niro starts at Rs 69.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 2.1 lakh less than the Leapmotor C10 at Rs 72 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Niro and Leapmotor C10 in Nepal?

The Kia Niro costs Rs 69.9 lakh and the Leapmotor C10 costs Rs 72 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Niro or the Leapmotor C10?

These two split the decision: the Kia Niro is रु 2,10,000 cheaper ex-showroom (3%), while the Leapmotor C10 is ahead on ground clearance and battery capacity — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Kia Niro if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Leapmotor C10 if rough, unpaved or flood-prone roads are part of your daily route. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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