All comparisons
BYD Dolphin vs Hyundai Creta EV
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 4,115,000 vs NPR 5,196,000
The verdict
The Hyundai Creta EV takes 4 of the 7 measures to the BYD Dolphin's 2, with 1 measure tied.
- The BYD Dolphin undercuts the Hyundai Creta EV by Rs 10.8 lakh — about 21% of the more expensive car's price.
- The Hyundai Creta EV carries 60 mm more ground clearance, which is the difference that shows up on unsealed roads outside the valley.
- On the manufacturers' own claims the Hyundai Creta EV goes 50 km further per charge. Expect both to fall short of those figures on hill routes.
- The BYD Dolphin has an independent crash rating; the Hyundai Creta EV has not been published, which is itself worth weighing.
- Tax band matters here: the Hyundai Creta EV sits above the Rs 50 lakh line where the Clean Infrastructure Levy bites hardest, while the BYD Dolphin does not.
Spec by spec
| Measure | BYD Dolphin | Hyundai Creta EV |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | ★NPR 4,115,000 | NPR 5,196,000 |
| Power | 70 kW (95 hp) | ★99 kW (135 hp) |
| Battery | ★44.9 kWh (Blade LFP) | 42 kWh |
| RangeManufacturer claim; real-world figures in the hills run lower. | 340 km (claimed) | ★390 km (MIDC) |
| TorqueMatters on Nepal's sustained hill climbs. | 180 Nm | ★200 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | 130 mm | ★190 mm |
| Safety rating | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) | Not rated |
★ marks the stronger figure on that measure. Ties are unmarked.
Common questions
Which is cheaper in Nepal, the BYD Dolphin or the Hyundai Creta EV?
The BYD Dolphin is cheaper at NPR 4,115,000 against NPR 5,196,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
BYD Dolphin vs Hyundai Creta EV — which is better for Nepali roads?
The Hyundai Creta EV takes 4 of the 7 measures to the BYD Dolphin's 2, with 1 measure tied. The BYD Dolphin undercuts the Hyundai Creta EV by Rs 10.8 lakh — about 21% of the more expensive car's price.