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Forthing Friday EV Price in Nepal
The Forthing Friday EV price in Nepal ranges from Rs 50.96 lakh to Rs 56.96 lakh (ex-showroom), across 2 variants.
About the Forthing Friday EV
Dongfeng’s Forthing Friday EV arrives as a modern, right-hand-drive electric crossover that aims squarely at Nepal’s growing mid-size family EV segment, with a blend of space, long claimed range and contemporary tech. With Luxury and Exclusive trims announced for Nepal and equipment on the top Exclusive variant leaning strongly towards premium comfort and convenience, it looks positioned as an urban-family EV that can still cope with our highways and rougher roads, rather than a bare-bones budget option.
Editorial overview compiled from official specs and Nepali/Indian auto sources · as of 15 Aug 2026.
Design & styling
The Forthing Friday EV presents itself as a clean, contemporary crossover rather than an overtly futuristic experiment, which should appeal to Nepali buyers shifting from conventional compact SUVs into their first EV. The right-hand-drive body is around 4.6 metres long, with a relatively wide stance and typical crossover height, giving it the road presence of familiar mid-size SUVs while still being manageable in tight city lanes. On the Exclusive variant, it is expected to carry the more striking details – such as larger alloy wheels, full LED lighting and richer exterior trim – that give it a more upmarket look and visually differentiate it from entry-level EVs commonly seen in Kathmandu. Overall, the styling feels designed to be accessible and family-friendly rather than polarising, which fits the practical, value-conscious mindset of many Nepali car buyers.
Performance & drivetrain
At its core, the Friday EV is a front-wheel-drive battery-electric crossover powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor, with published outputs around the 150 kW mark and healthy torque that should make city and highway acceleration smooth and effortless for everyday use. The battery is a ternary lithium pack of roughly mid-80 kWh capacity on global specs, with WLTP and other test cycles indicating several hundred kilometres of range on a full charge; in practice, this suggests that even with Nepal’s gradients and mixed traffic, many owners could comfortably manage a full week of typical commuting between charges. Fast-charging capability is a key part of its appeal: manufacturer figures abroad cite roughly three-quarters of an hour for a 30–80% DC fast charge, which should translate into practical top-ups on future higher-capacity public chargers rather than overnight-only reliance. On the Exclusive trim, we expect the full suite of drive modes and energy-management features, giving owners more control over performance versus efficiency – important for those regularly shuttling between Kathmandu and nearby hill towns.
Variant-wise price list
Every Forthing Friday EV trim on sale in Nepal, at ex-showroom prices.
| Variant | Ex-showroom price |
|---|---|
| Luxury | रु 50,96,000 |
| Exclusive | रु 56,96,000 |
Ex-showroom prices compiled from Nepal AutoMart news and official brand/distributor sources.
What it actually costs
Pick a variant and a province — ex-showroom, tax, insurance and EMI all update together.
Ex-showroom prices follow the variant list above; distributor-verified prices carry a dated badge there. Road tax follows the selected province's schedule; third-party insurance follows the fixed NIA motor tariff.
Based on a 99 kW engine/motor. Non-Bagmati province rates are single-source/indicative. Third-party and comprehensive cover protect against different risks. Third-party cover is compulsory and priced at the fixed NIA tariff — identical at every insurer. Bank lending rates vary (Asar 2083 (June/July 2026)).
Or open the tax calculator for the full provincial schedule. Read the EV road-tax guide for electric-vehicle bands and provincial differences.
Key specs & features
The figures buyers ask for first, per variant — drivetrain, seating, safety kit, screen, charging and clearance. Only what we hold a real source for is listed; anything we have not confirmed is left out rather than guessed.
Specifications can change without notice — confirm the exact trim with the distributor before you buy.
Where the variants actually differ
4 categories separate these variants. Everything else is shared across the range.
Variants differ in: Battery & Range, Comfort & Interior, Infotainment & Convenience, Design & Exterior — highlighted below.
| SPEC | Luxury रु 50,96,000 | Exclusive रु 56,96,000 |
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Amber rows mark a genuine difference between variants. Grey italic means the figure has not been published for Nepal — we leave the gap visible rather than filling it from another market's spec sheet. Researched specifications; confirm the exact variant with the distributor.
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What Nepali buyers & owners are saying — Forthing Friday EV
Friday EV problems, pros & cons from owners→Compiled from the public discussions linked below. Comments may refer to older prices or other-market versions; use the current variant price list above for Nepal prices.
“174 NM Torque is a Joke, Omoda E5 produces 340 NM of Torque, that's almost double for the same price.”
“गरि खाने (मध्यम वर्ग) का लागि पनि ४३०–४५० किमि वास्तविक रेन्ज दिने EV ट्याक्सी नेपालमा भित्र्याउनुपर्छ।”
“साला physical button nahuda not practical”
“No physical volume button 😞”
AI-compiled from publicly available online discussion (YouTube review comments, forums and Q&A sites) · confidence: low · as of 12 Oct 2026. Quotes marked with a platform are real comments; the rest are paraphrased summaries of common opinions.
Owners in Philippines have lived with this for 2 years
The Forthing Friday EV has been on sale in Philippines longer than in Nepal, so owners there have answered questions Nepali owners are only starting to. This sits alongside the Nepali sentiment above — it does not replace it. It is sold there as the Dongfeng Forthing Friday (Chinese brand Forthing, under Dongfeng).
- Philippine reviews focus heavily on the Forthing Friday 430 full‑EV variant with a 64.4 kWh battery and a WLTP‑style claimed range of about 400 km; if Nepal offers a different battery size or rating, real‑world range feedback may not match exactly.
- Some Philippine content and Thai reviews reference both a full EV and a REEV (range‑extended) Friday with a smaller battery (~31.9 kWh) plus a 1.5‑liter generator; if Nepal imports only one of these powertrains, owner comments about the other configuration would not apply.
- Equipment levels in the Philippines (trim features, ADAS suite, wheel size, interior materials) appear aligned with mid‑ to high‑spec trims reviewed there; if Nepal receives lower or different trim levels, owner feedback on features such as specific driver‑assistance functions, infotainment options or upholstery may differ.
Resale value, service and spare-part costs, warranty terms and charging coverage are set by each market — different duty, different dealer networks, a different used-car market. Read these as context on the vehicle's reputation, never as figures for Nepal.
- Philippine owners frequently comment on the vehicle’s purchase price and value proposition in their local market, which does not translate directly to Nepal due to different taxes and import costs.
- Some reviews discuss local warranty terms, dealer responsiveness and maintenance costs in the Philippines, which depend on the specific distributor network there and cannot be assumed for Nepal.
- A few discussions reference availability of spare parts, service centers and charging infrastructure in Philippine cities; these are local‑market conditions and should not be extrapolated to Nepal.
Owner satisfaction in Philippines: 78/100. This is a reading of Philippines owners only — it is not a Nepal sentiment score and is not counted in one. AI-compiled from publicly available owner discussion in Philippines · confidence: low · as of 30 Aug 2026. Sources disagreed on which market this model is established in (China was also reported), so treat it as indicative.
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Where to buy it
Every outlet below is an authorised Forthing dealer. We show what we can verify — an outlet with no published number is listed separately rather than shown as a dead card.
No number published by the distributor. Call the nearest outlet above and ask them to route you.
Showing the 6 most contactable outlets of 22 in Nepal — see all Forthing outlets →
Frequently asked questions
Reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh, Editor · prices & specs compiled from official brand and distributor sources, last updated September 4, 2026 · how we verify