Name spellings: Kia EV 9. These refer to the Kia EV9 on this page.
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Kia EV9 Price in Nepal
The Kia EV9 price in Nepal is Rs 1.8 crore (ex-showroom), across 1 variant.
About the Kia EV9
Kia's EV9 arrives in Nepal as a statement car. It's a full-size, all-electric family SUV with the space, equipment and road presence usually reserved for luxury diesel imports, but with zero tailpipe emissions and a very different running-cost profile. In its current Nepal specification, there's a single, flagship EV9 variant positioned at the premium end of the EV market, aimed at buyers who want cutting-edge technology and comfort along with a future-proof alternative to conventional SUVs.
Editorial overview compiled from official specs and Nepali/Indian auto sources · as of 26 Aug 2026.
Design & styling
The EV9 sold in Nepal is a large, upright SUV that leans into a bold, geometric design language rather than soft curves. It has an immediate presence on Kathmandu's ring road or outside city hotels. With an overall length of around 5.0 metres, close to 2.0 metres of width and a long 3,100 mm wheelbase, it looks and feels like a true full-size three-row SUV, yet with the clean surfacing and flush details expected of a modern electric vehicle. The signature digital "tiger face", distinctive LED lighting patterns and aero-optimised wheels help it stand apart from the diesel ladder-frame SUVs that dominate Nepal's roads. In our view, the EV9's styling is unapologetically futuristic. This will appeal to buyers who want their car to visibly signal the EV shift rather than blend in.
Performance & drivetrain
The Nepal-spec EV9 uses Hyundai-Kia's dedicated E-GMP electric platform. It comes here with a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive setup paired to a fourth-generation lithium-ion battery of about 76 kWh, giving a claimed WLTP range of around 443 km on a full charge. That rear motor makes roughly 160 kW of power and 350 Nm of torque. For a family SUV of this size, that should mean confident, effortless performance and smooth, quiet acceleration in city and highway use rather than outright sportiness. Official figures put the 0-100 km/h time a little above 8 seconds, with a top speed in the region of 185-190 km/h. That's more than adequate for Nepal's speed-limited highways and mountain routes. As a dedicated EV with independent suspension front and rear and a low-mounted battery, expect stable, composed handling and a comfortable ride. The priority here clearly leans towards refinement and family comfort rather than aggressive cornering.
Variant-wise price list
Every Kia EV9 trim on sale in Nepal, at ex-showroom prices.
| Variant | Ex-showroom price |
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| EV9 (all trims, indicative) | रु 1,79,90,000 |
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 160 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.
Full specifications
Full spec table across all 1 Nepal variant.
| SPEC | EV9 (all trims, indicative) रु 1,79,90,000 |
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Battery & Range same across range |
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Motor, Power & Drivetrain same across range |
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Wheelbase & Ground Clearance same across range |
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Dimensions same across range |
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Cargo same across range |
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Comfort & Interior same across range |
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Infotainment & Convenience same across range |
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Safety same across range |
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Design & Exterior same across range |
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Sales & Imports same across range |
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Value for Money Verdict same across range |
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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 — Kia EV9
EV9 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.
“1.8 Cr for an entry level EV, that most likely can't even do off road. That's crazy money!”
“यो भ्यानको फिचर कम बाहिर आकर्षक भित्र भ्यान, बेकारको महंगो deeple बेस्ट यो भन्दा।”
AI-compiled from publicly available online discussion (YouTube review comments, forums and Q&A sites) · confidence: low · as of 07 Oct 2026. Quotes marked with a platform are real comments; the rest are paraphrased summaries of common opinions.
Owners in India have lived with this for 1 year 10 months
The Kia EV9 has been on sale in India 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 Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD 6-Seater.
- Nepal spec not confirmed but likely imported versus India CKD-equivalent/trimming; India version has dual motors, AWD, 99.8 kWh battery; Nepal version may have different trim, possibly less tech or fewer ADAS features
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.
- Service network strength differs widely by country market; charging infrastructure density in Nepal likely far lower than India’s major cities; spare parts availability and wait times will vary by import policies; resale value impacted by local duty/import status
Owner satisfaction in India: 78/100. This is a reading of India owners only — it is not a Nepal sentiment score and is not counted in one. AI-compiled from publicly available owner discussion in India · confidence: high · as of 28 Aug 2026.
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Where to buy it
Every outlet below is an authorised Kia 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 39 in Nepal — see all Kia outlets →
Frequently asked questions
Reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh, Editor · prices & specs compiled from official brand and distributor sources, last updated October 8, 2026 · how we verify