All comparisons
BYD Dolphin vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 4,115,000 vs NPR 3,296,000
The verdict
The BYD Dolphin takes 3 of the 7 measures to the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios's 2, with 2 measures tied.
- The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios undercuts the BYD Dolphin by Rs 8.2 lakh — about 20% of the more expensive car's price.
- The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios carries 35 mm more ground clearance, which is the difference that shows up on unsealed roads outside the valley.
- The BYD Dolphin is electric and the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is not, so the real gap is running cost versus charging convenience — see the EV savings calculator.
- Crash safety is not a tie: the BYD Dolphin is rated 5 stars against 2 for the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios.
Spec by spec
| Measure | BYD Dolphin | Hyundai Grand i10 Nios |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | NPR 4,115,000 | ★NPR 3,296,000 |
| Power | ★70 kW (95 hp) | 83 hp |
| Battery | 44.9 kWh (Blade LFP) | — |
| RangeManufacturer claim; real-world figures in the hills run lower. | 340 km (claimed) | — |
| TorqueMatters on Nepal's sustained hill climbs. | ★180 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | 130 mm | ★165 mm |
| Safety rating | ★5 Star (Euro NCAP) | 2 Star (Global NCAP) |
★ marks the stronger figure on that measure. Ties are unmarked.
Common questions
Which is cheaper in Nepal, the BYD Dolphin or the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios?
The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is cheaper at NPR 3,296,000 against NPR 4,115,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
BYD Dolphin vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios — which is better for Nepali roads?
The BYD Dolphin takes 3 of the 7 measures to the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios's 2, with 2 measures tied. The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios undercuts the BYD Dolphin by Rs 8.2 lakh — about 20% of the more expensive car's price.