In the past few years, Nepalese have developed a keen sense of liking for electric vehicles. They are cost-efficient in terms of maintenance and offer a ton of features that we rarely find on combustion engine cars.
The price of petroleum products is rising high every week. With the skyrocketing price of fuel, the hype for electric vehicles is also increasing due to their clean energy.
While Nepal has started selling electricity in the Indian market for the first time, the government has also started various efforts to increase the internal consumption of electricity.
Well, in times like this where Nepal is seeing a good future for electric vehicles, we will be discussing some popular affordable electric cars available in Nepal under the price bracket of 30 lakhs.
Derry EV7
Derry EV7 is an electric car manufactured by the Chinese EV maker, Henan Derry New Energy Automobiles Co. Ltd. In Nepal, Auto-Host Pvt. Ltd. looks after the dealership for Derry cars.
Previously, the EV7 used to cost Rs. 25.99 lakhs in the Nepali market. However, after the recent cut in the taxes for EVs by the Nepal government, the price of the Derry EV7 has been reduced to Rs. 19.5 lakhs.
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The new Derry EV7 arrives with a 17kWh battery along with a 15kW electric motor. The car has a whopping range of 230km on a single charge. It also adopts other additional features such as Power Window, Hill Assist, Rear View Camera, Central Lock, Touchscreen Infotainment System, Alloy Wheels, and, so on.
Thee Go E8
Thee Go is a Nepalese project to build zero-emission vehicles. It is also a Nepali word meaning sustainable future.
Thee Go’s E8 is the most affordable electric car currently available in the Nepalese market. Its price ranges from 19 lakhs to 24 lakhs. Now, this EV is geared towards city people, who want to cruise around the city periphery without spending money on fuel, and it also aims to protect the city from pollution.
It comes packed with a 14.8 kWh battery, which is on the smaller side compared to other electric cars. However, due to its lower battery size, its charging time is reduced to under 5 hours.
On a full charge, the E8 has a range of 150 km. It comes with an impressive ground clearance of 160mm and consumes 1.1 Rs. per km of travel.
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Tata Tigor EV
The new Tata Tigor EV was launched in India a few months back and it is also acquiring a great market share in India.
Well, what are the Key Factors that make Tigor EV unique from the rest in the segment? Let's find it out.
The 2021 Tata Tigor EV gets a range of 306 km on a single charge during the standard test. This range is certified by ARAI. However, under general conditions, the Tigor EV might go up to 250kms.
This new EV by Tata boasts a 26kWh battery pack which takes around 8 hours to fully charge using a 15A domestic socket.
The Tigor EV adopts Ziptron technology which makes its performance top-notch. Its electric motor generates a power of 74bhp alongside a peak torque of 170 Nm. It takes around 5.7 seconds to attain a speed of 0-60 km/hr. This one has a top speed of 120km/hr.
Tata Tigor EV Price in Nepal [XE]: Rs. 29,99,000/-
Tata Tigor EV Price in Nepal [XM]: Rs. 31,49,000/-
Tata Tigor EV Price in Nepal [XZ+]: Rs. 32,99,000/-
These are some of the popular cheap electric cars available in the Nepali market. Moreover, there are also some other popular electric cars that are arriving soon in Nepal and also hold a lower price range. Some of these electric models include Renault K-ZE, GWM Ora R1, Mahindra eKUV 100, and Maruti Suzuki Wagon R electric.
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