All comparisons
BYD Dolphin vs MG ZS EV
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 4,115,000 vs NPR 5,299,000
The verdict
The MG ZS EV takes 4 of the 7 measures to the BYD Dolphin's 2, with 1 measure tied.
- The BYD Dolphin undercuts the MG ZS EV by Rs 11.8 lakh — about 22% of the more expensive car's price.
- The MG ZS EV carries 47 mm more ground clearance, which is the difference that shows up on unsealed roads outside the valley.
- On the manufacturers' own claims the BYD Dolphin goes 20 km further per charge. Expect both to fall short of those figures on hill routes.
- Tax band matters here: the MG ZS 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 | MG ZS EV |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | ★NPR 4,115,000 | NPR 5,299,000 |
| Power | 70 kW (95 hp) | ★99 kW (134 PS) |
| Battery | 44.9 kWh (Blade LFP) | ★51 kWh |
| RangeManufacturer claim; real-world figures in the hills run lower. | ★340 km (claimed) | 320 km (claimed) |
| TorqueMatters on Nepal's sustained hill climbs. | 180 Nm | ★280 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | 130 mm | ★177 mm |
| Safety rating | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) |
★ marks the stronger figure on that measure. Ties are unmarked.
Common questions
Which is cheaper in Nepal, the BYD Dolphin or the MG ZS EV?
The BYD Dolphin is cheaper at NPR 4,115,000 against NPR 5,299,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
BYD Dolphin vs MG ZS EV — which is better for Nepali roads?
The MG ZS EV takes 4 of the 7 measures to the BYD Dolphin's 2, with 1 measure tied. The BYD Dolphin undercuts the MG ZS EV by Rs 11.8 lakh — about 22% of the more expensive car's price.