The rise of electric vehicles in Nepal is noticeable across different categories, spanning from compact hatchbacks to commercial vehicles. The country is making noteworthy progress in adopting green energy. Despite the abundance of choices, encompassing hatchbacks, sedans, and compact SUVs from various brands, manoeuvring through town and city streets remains a daunting task due to persistent traffic jams.
Here we have made a list of six mini-electric city cars in Nepal.
List of Mini Electric City cars
| S.N. | Models | Price |
| 1. | Jiayuan City Spirit | Rs 1,385,000 to Rs 1,990,000 |
| 2. | Seres Mini EV | Rs 1,399,000 to Rs 1,799,000 |
| 3. | MG Comet | Rs 1,799,000 to Rs 2,099,000 |
| 4. | Thee Go E8 | Rs 2,194,500 |
| 5. | Henrey Mincar | Rs 2,350,000 |
| 6. | Wuling Air EV | Rs 2,499,000 to Rs 3,099,000 |
1. Jiayuan City Spirit
First on the list of mini-electric city cars is Jiayuan City Spirit. The electric car quickly gained attention for the small size and price it was in. The City Spirit is available in two variants with two battery options in Nepal.
| Dimensions | Length: 2,245mm Width: 1,290 Height: 1,570mm |
| Wheelbase | Drive Type |
| Motor type | AC motor |
| Rated power | Low speed: 3kW High speed: 7.5kW |
| Rated voltage | Low speed: 60V High speed: 72V |
| Top speed | Low speed: 45km/h High speed: 80km/h |
| Battery capacity | Low speed: 12V 120Ah High speed: 12V 100Ah |
| Charging time | 6-8 hours |
| Range | Low speed: 45km High speed: 80km |
| Drive type | Rear wheel drive |
| Suspension | Front: McPherson Independent Suspension Rear: Integral Bridge Suspension |
| Chassis | Load-bearing frame |
| Tyre Size | 145/70R12 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Colours | Red | Yellow | Orange | White |
| Price | Low-Speed (Lead Acid): Rs 1,385,000 High-Speed (Lead Acid): Rs 1,485,000 Low-Speed (Lithium-ion): Rs 1,785,000 High-Speed (Lithium-ion): Rs 1,885,000 High-Speed 4-Seater (Lithium-ion): Rs 1,990,000 |
The Jiayuan City Spirit is a small and adorable mini-electric city car. Its compact size has options for four and two seats. It has a modern dashboard and user-friendly controls. Its features include LED daytime running lights, a panoramic roof and an infotainment display. It also has techs like Bluetooth™ connectivity, GPS, and a rear camera. It has an automatic transmission, McPherson Suspension, and 4-wheel disc brakes. It surely is an option as a city car for daily use.
2. Seres Mini EV
Seres unveiled the Seres Mini EV, a versatile mini-electric city car, in three variants with 180km and 220km ranges. It drew significant attention at Nepal’s NADA Auto Show 2023 for its feature-rich offerings and affordable pricing.
| Dimensions | Length: 3,030mm Width: 1,495mm Height: 1,640mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,960mm |
| Front/Rear tread | 1,285/1,290mm |
| Ground clearance | 140mm |
| Seats | 4 |
| Motor | Permanent Magnetic Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Peak Power | 180km Base option: 25 kW 180km Full option: 25 kW 220km Full option: 30 kW |
| Max Torque | 30 Nm |
| Battery type | Lithium iron phosphate battery |
| Battery capacity | 180km Base option: 13.8kWh 180km Full option: 13.8 kWh 220km Full option: 16.8 kWh |
| Range | 180km Base option: 180km 180km Full option: 180km 220km Full option: 220km |
| Charging time | 180km Base option: 3.5-4h (10-90% SOC. 3.3kW) 180km Full option: 3.5-4h (10-90% SOC. 3.3kW) 220km Full option: 4-4.5h (10-90% SOC. 3.3kW) |
| Suspension | Front: MacPherson independent suspension Rear: Multi-link non-independent suspension |
| Brakes | Front: Disc Rear: Drum |
| Tyre | 145/60 R13 |
| Rim | Aluminium Wheel |
| Colours | Pink | Green | White | Blue |
| Price | 180km Base option: Rs 1,399,000 180km Full option: Rs 1,649,000 220km Full option: Rs 1,799,000 |
The Seres Mini EV is a compact city car, with a boxy design like Japanese Kei Cars. It features sharp LED headlights and a centrally located DRL housing the charging port, its exterior includes two doors on each side, sliding front windows, and fixed rear ones.
The wheels are aluminium rims and 145/60 R13 tires. Inside, the simplistic interior offers door storage, speakers, and entertainment systems. A Permanent Magnetic Synchronous Motor powers it and delivers peak powers of 25 kW to 30 kW across variants, reaching a top speed of 100 km/h. The Lithium iron phosphate battery provides ranges of 180km and 220km, with charging times ranging from 3.5-4 hours to 4-4.5 hours.
3. MG Comet
The MG Comet EV is a mini-electric city car launched at the NADA Auto Show alongside the MG4 EV. The city car is the rebranding of another city car which comes later in the list, the Wuling Air EV.
| Dimensions | Length: 2,974mm Width: 1,505mm Height: 1,640mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,010mm |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Maximum power | 31.26kW |
| Maximum torque | 110Nm |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Battery | 17.3KWh |
| Range | 230km |
| Tyre & Wheel | 145/70Rl2 |
| Brakes | Front: Disc Rear: Drum |
| Suspension | Front: Mc Pherson Strut Rear: Multi-Link Coil Suspension |
| Charging time | 7 hours using 3.3 kW AC Charger |
| Seat | 4 |
| Top speed | 100 kmph |
| Colours | White | Black | Green | Gray | Black & White |
| Price | Pace: Rs 1,799,000 Play: Rs 2,099,000 |
It is a two-door hatchback mini city car which fits four people. It features distinctive Dual-Projector LED Headlamps, including a continuous LED strip extending to the side mirrors, while the MG logo lights up where the charging port is located. The rear design is the same as the front with Dual LED taillamps. As for performance, it has a 31.26 kW electric motor that powers the Comet, delivering 42PS power and 110Nm torque, propelling it to a top speed of 100 mph. It has a 17.3 kWh battery, with a 230 km range and charges in 7 hours using a 3.3kW AC charger.
It has a McPherson Strut and Multi-Link Coil suspension and 12-inch steel wheels. The MG Comet EV comes in two variants Pace and Play. The Play is the top-end version and the Pace is the base variant and lacks the availability of an infotainment system, leatherette seats and audio features.
4. Thee Go E8
In Nepal’s bustling cities, Thee Go E8 electric city car shines as a top pick for daily commutes, thanks to its practical design. It comes at an affordable price point for an electric vehicle, and despite its appearance as a conventional hatchback, it delivers on its features.
| Dimension | Length: 3,610 mm Width: 1,570 mm Height: 1,490 mm Wheelbase: 2,345 mm |
| Battery | 14.8KWh Li-Po |
| Motor peak power | 15 KW |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Top speed | 70 kmph |
| Charging duration | Less than 5 hours |
| Range | 150 km |
| Torque | 180Nm |
| Brake | Front: Disc Rear: Drum |
| Tyre | 155/65 R13 |
| Boot Space | 183 litres |
| Kerb Weight | 830 kg |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm |
| Price | Rs 2,194,500 |
The Thee Go E8 has a 14.8KWh Li-Po battery and a 15 KW motor peak power, it reaches a top speed of 70 kmph with a range of 150 km on a single charge, taking less than 5 hours to recharge fully. Its torque of 180Nm ensures a smooth ride, while the front disc and rear drum brakes provide stopping power. It is equipped with 155/65 R13 tyres and a ground clearance of 160 mm and offers a modest boot space of 183 litres. The Thee Go E8 is ideal for navigating city streets and is a lightweight, eco-friendly city car choice.
5. Henrey Mincar
Another compact and much more modern-looking family mini electric city car is the Henrey Mincar. The Henrey Mincar even though being has an aesthetic interior design and comfort.
| Dimensions | Length: 3,380mm Width: 1,499mm Height: 1,610mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,440mm |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Maximum power | 35 kW |
| Maximum torque | 102 Nm |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Battery | 16.5 kWh |
| Range | 150 Km |
| Tyre & Wheel | Front: 155/65 R13 Rear: 155/65 R13 |
| Brakes | Front: Disc Rear: Drum |
| Suspension | McPherson Independent and Five Connecting Rods handle |
| Charging time | 4 hours |
| Seat | 5 |
| Top speed | 100 kmph |
| Colours | Red | White | Blue | Green | Cream |
| Price | Rs 2,350,000 |
The design of the Henrey Mincar is simple with curved edges all around. It has halogen headlights with LED daytime running lights (DRL). It has four doors and the grill is like most other EVs. The city car is powered by a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor delivering 35 kW of maximum power and 102 Nm of torque.
It is equipped with a 16.5 kWh battery and offers a range of 150 km on a single charge and takes just 4 hours to recharge fully. Its front disc and rear drum brakes handle the braking whereas the suspension is handled by the McPherson Independent and Five Connecting Rods handle. It has tyres of 155/65 R13 size on both front and rear.
6. Wuling Air EV
The last on the list of the Mini electric city car is the Wuling Air EV. The mini electric city car was also on display at the 2023 NADA Auto Show and garnered quite some attention. The Wuling Air EVs design and the MG Comet design are the same with brand and name differences. Another difference between the two city cars is the performance spec.
| Dimensions | Length: 2,974mm Width: 1,505mm Height: 1,631mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,010mm |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Maximum power | 30.1 kW |
| Maximum torque | 110 Nm |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Battery | 17.3 kWh Standard range 26.7 kWh Long range |
| Range | 200 Km in the Standard Range 300 Km in Long Range |
| Tyre & Wheel | 145/70 R12 |
| Brakes | Front: Disc Rear: Drum |
| Suspension | McPherson Strut and 3-Link Coil Spring |
| Charging time | 8.5 hours in Standard range 4 hours in Long range |
| Seat | 4 |
| Top speed | 100 kmph |
| Colours | White | Blue | Green | Yellow | Pink |
| Price | Standard range: Rs 2,499,000 Long range: Rs 3,099,000 |
The Wuling Air EV also has the same long LED DRL stretching across the front and the side mirrors. It has two doors which open pretty wide. It features a 30 kW Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor that delivers 30.1 kW of power and 110Nm of torque with an automatic transmission.
The city car offers two battery options: a 17.3 kWh standard range with a 200 km range and a 26.7 kWh long-range version with an extended 300 km range. Charging times vary accordingly with 8.5 hours for the standard range and 4 hours for the long-range model.
