The 2024 NADA Auto Show has started with a grand opening. The Auto show has allowed a handful of Automobile companies from cars, bikes, scooters and commercial vehicles to showcase their products. Around 90% of the four-wheelers this year are electric, with the Chinese brands taking the major spotlight. Alongside the four-wheelers, two-wheelers from different brands have also been spotlighted.
This year the NADA Auto Show has been electrified. Electric four-wheelers, two-wheelers and even electric commercial vehicles including micro-bus and vans have taken the spotlight. New brands have emerged in the electric four-wheeler market of Nepal such as Dongfeng Nammi, Riddara, LeapMotor, BAW, Volts, Jaecoo, Xpeng, Zeekr, Kaiyi and Avatr.
The 2024 NADA Auto Show has displayed some interesting electric four-wheelers. Here we have listed the 14 most popular electric four-wheelers in the 2024 Nada Auto Show.
2024 NADA Auto Show electric four-wheelers list
| S.N. | Models |
| 1. | MG Cyberster |
| 2. | Jaecoo J6 |
| 3. | Tata Punch EV |
| 4. | Skywell BE11 |
| 5. | Dongfeng Nammi (E1,E2,E3) |
| 6. | Riddara RD6 |
| 7. | Leapmotor C10 |
| 8. | Kia EV6 and Kia EV9 |
| 9. | Zeekr X |
| 10. | Avatr 11 |
| 11. | Deepal L07 |
| 12. | Neta X |
| 13. | GAC AION Y |
| 14. | BYD Sealion 7 |
1. MG Cyberster
The British-origin automobile company is now owned by the Shanghai-based, state-owned carmaker SAIC Motor has made the headlines in the 2024 NADA Auto Show with their electric roadster, the MG Cyberster. The electric roadster has a powerful performance and sleek looks. With two variants available in the international market, the Nepali market is set to get a rear wheel drive option with a 77 kWh battery pack with a range of around 508 Km (WLTP). The scissor-opening doors, LED light setup, convertible roof and 10.25-inch touchscreen are some of the roadster features. The MG Cyberster is available in Nepal at Rs 16,800,000.
2. Jaecoo J6
The Jaecoo J6 is another on the list of popular electric cars at the 2024 NADA Auto Show. The Jaecoo J6 is a stylish electric SUV with an aggressive modern design, performance and practicality. It is powered by a 135 kW motor with 220 Nm of torque. The J6 is complemented by a 69.8 kWh battery that offers a range of 400 km (WLTP). The Jaecoo J6 is priced at NRs. 69,99,000 in Nepal.
3. Tata Punch EV
The Indian giant Tata launched the Tata Punch EV in the 2024 NADA Auto Show. The compact electric SUV is available in three trim here in Nepal; Empowered+ S MR, Empowered LR and Empowered +S LR. Last year in the 2023 NADA Auto Show, Tata unveiled the ICE Tata Punch alongside the popular Tiago EV and Nexon EV Max. The ICE option Punch did decent in the Nepal market, however, things are set to change with the Punch EV. Like the Tiago EV and the Nexon EV, the Punch is also set to conquer the compact electric SUV category in Nepal.
The Punch EV’s three options; Empowered+ S MR is official at Rs 3,399,000, Empowered LR is official at Rs 3,699,000 and Empowered+ S LR is official at Rs 3,899,000.
4. Skywell BE11
Skywell Nepal has introduced the new Skywell BE11 at the 2024 NADA Auto Show 2024. The Skywell BE11 is available in two trim options; 51.92 kWh battery option and 71.98 kWh battery option. Both have a 150 kW motor which is set to provide an expected range of 410 km and 520 km. Skywell Motors’ first electric SUV, the Skywell ET5 was launched last year and has the highest electric range in Nepal of 620 km. The BE11 shares the same body as the ET5 but the only change are the powertrain and performance.
The Skywell BE11 with 51.92 kWh battery is set to cost Rs 7,990,000 whereas the one with the 71.98 kWh battery option is set to cost Rs 8,990,000.
5. Dongfeng Nammi (E1,E2,E3)
One of the highly anticipated electric four-wheelers in recent times is the Dongfeng Nammi. The Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng has entered the Nepali electric market with the Nammi electric hatchback range. The Nammi range includes three options; E1 and E2 with 31.4 kWh battery pack and E3 with 42.3 kWh battery. The E1 and E2 have a range of 237 km(WLTP) whereas the E3 has a range of 317 km(WLTP). The E1 and E2 differ in their internal features whereas the E3 differs in performance and the internal features. The Nammi E1 costs Rs 2,999,000, the Nammi E2 costs Rs 3,199,000 whereas the Nammi E3 costs 3,499,000.
6. Riddara RD6
The 2024 NADA Auto Show’s only pickup truck came in the form of the electrified Riddara RD6. The electric pick-up has a sleek silhouette, bold looks and sleek LED headlights with ruggedness for the off-road capability.
The spacious cabin offers comfort and functionality whereas the performance part is handled by the 200 kW motor delivering 384 Nm of torque. The RD6 accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds. It has a 63 kWh battery, providing a driving range of 377 km (NEDC) with 220 mm ground clearance. The Riddara RD6 is official at Rs 6,500,000.
7. Leapmotor C10
Another family SUV from a well-known Chinese EV maker, Leapmotor C10 has also been launched at the 2024 NADA Auto Show. Officially distributed by Shangrilla Motors, the Leapmotor C10 is a simple and modern electric SUV with tons of features built into it. The sleek LED headlight setup on the front and connected taillamps add to the simple and elegant look. In terms of performance, the C10 has a 69.9 kWh battery mounted with a 160 kW motor. Combined the electric SUV gives a WLTP range of 420 km. The Leapmotor C10 is official in Nepal for Rs 7,200,000.
8. Kia EV6 and Kia EV9
The South Korean four-wheeler manufacturer displayed four popular models in the 2024 NADA Auto Show; the Kia EV6, Kia EV8 Kia Seltos and the Kia Sonet. The Kia EV6 was launched quite some time ago and has quite the buzz for its futuristic looks and performance. The Kia EV6 has a 77.5 kWh battery capacity, delivering a range of around 528 km. The EV6 costs Rs 12,590,000 in Nepal.
The 7-seater family electric SUV, the Kia EV9 has also caught the eye of many EV enthusiasts. The electric SUV was launched back in May this year with the 160 kW motor paired with a 76.1 kWh battery delivering a WLTP range of 443 km. The EV9 costs Rs 17,990,000 in Nepal.
9. Zeekr X
Another new introduction in the 2024 NADA Auto Show is Zeekr. Zeekr is a Chinese EV brand founded in 2021 as a subsidiary of Geely Automobile Holdings. The brand’s first model comes as the Zeekr X. The compact SUV falls in the luxury segment with two options available. The first is a single-motor RWD option with a 66 kWh battery pack which gives a WLTP range of 440 km and the second is a dual-motor AWD option with the same 66 kWh battery pack which delivers a WLTP range of 420 km. The single-motor option costs Rs 9,999,000 whereas the dual-motor option costs Rs 14,900,000.
10. Avatr 11
The next new launch at the 2024 NADA Auto Show is from the Chinese brand Avatr with the Avatr 11. The Avatr 11 is one of the most unique looks electric SUVs in the 2024 NADA Auto Show. The electric SUV has thin curved LED lights at the front and a coupe-shaped back with a simple straight connected tail light. The electric SUV has one of the largest 21-inch tyres for a sporty feel and performance.
The Avatr 11 is available in two battery options; 90 kWh which costs Rs 14,500,000 and 116 kWh which costs Rs 16,000,000. The 90 kWh battery option has a NEDC range of 575 km and the 116 kWh battery option has a NEDC range of 680 km.
11. Deepal L07
The most popular electric car brand in the recent couple of months is Deepal. The Chinese electric car company entered the Nepali car market with the Deepal S07 and has been a tough competitor in the price range. Now Deepal has introduced the Deepal L07 an electric sedan with sleek looks and modern features. The body style of the Deepal L07 is quite confusing. Is it a hatchback or a sedan? The rear boot is accessible from the inside and is not a separate compartment which technically makes it a hatchback. However, the body is styled in a sedan shape and many refer it to as a sedan.
The Deepal L07 has been a major attraction in the 2024 NADA Auto Show with its attractive price and Deepal’s reputation with the S07. The L07 has a 66.8 kWh battery with a 99 kW motor. Combined it gives a range of around 530 km. The L07 is official at Rs 6,999,000.
12. Neta X
CG Motors’ popular Neta electric car has got a new addition to its lineup. The Neta X has been official in the 2024 NADA Auto Show. The Neta X is an electric SUV with three options available; Comfort, Comfort long range and Luxury. All the three variants share a 100 kW motor. The Comfort has a 52 kWh battery delivering 400 km of range whereas the Comfort long range and Luxury option has a 62 kWh battery delivering a range of 500 km. The Comfort costs Rs 5,399,000, Comfort long-range costs Rs 5,799,000 and Luxury costs Rs 6,200,000. The Neta X has been a major attraction in the 2024 NADA Auto Show along with its sibling Neta V.
13. Xpeng G6
The next interesting launch at the 2024 NADA Auto Show is the Xpeng G6. Xpeng is a leading Chinese electric car manufacturer and has electric cars in many forms such as sedans, compact SUVs and SUVs. The G6 is a coupe-shaped SUV with a modern look and powerful performance. The G6 has a 66 kWh battery which is paired with a 190 kW single-motor with RWD giving a WLTP range of around 435 km. The Xpeng G6 has a luxurious interior with advanced safety features including ADAS and other passive safety features.
14. BYD Sealion 7 and Atto 3
One of the reigning electric car brands in Nepal is the popular Chinese electric car brand, BYD. BYD has three electric cars currently in Nepal; BYD Seal, BYD Atto 3 and BYD Dolphin. BYD has launched the 2024 Atto 3 at the 2024 NADA Auto Show in Nepal with two trim options; Advanced which costs Rs 5,690,000 and Superior which costs 6,780,000. Alongside the 2024 ATTO 3, BYD has also added a new colour option in the Dolphin lineup with the Ski White colour. The main head turner from BYD in the 2024 NADA Auto Show is the BYD Sealion 7.
The Sealion 7 has been displayed in the Auto Show which joins the SUV in the Ocean lineup alongside the Seal and the Dolphin. The Sealion 7 is offered in two battery options, 71.8 kWh and 80.64 kWh. The company claims that a full charge provides a range of 550 kilometres, while the long-range version offers a range of 610 kilometres. The electric SUV however is not official but rather a display but can be expected soon in the Nepali market.
