All comparisons
BYD Dolphin vs Tata Motors Curvv EV
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 4,115,000 vs NPR 5,699,000
The verdict
The Tata Motors Curvv EV takes 5 of the 7 measures to the BYD Dolphin's 1, with 1 measure tied.
- The BYD Dolphin undercuts the Tata Motors Curvv EV by Rs 15.8 lakh — about 28% of the more expensive car's price.
- The Tata Motors Curvv 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 Tata Motors Curvv EV goes 85 km further per charge. Expect both to fall short of those figures on hill routes.
- Tax band matters here: the Tata Motors Curvv 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 | Tata Motors Curvv EV |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | ★NPR 4,115,000 | NPR 5,699,000 |
| Power | 70 kW (95 hp) | ★123 kW (167 hp) |
| Battery | 44.9 kWh (Blade LFP) | ★55 kWh |
| RangeManufacturer claim; real-world figures in the hills run lower. | 340 km (claimed) | ★425 km (MIDC) |
| TorqueMatters on Nepal's sustained hill climbs. | 180 Nm | ★215 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | 130 mm | ★190 mm |
| Safety rating | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) | 5 Star (Bharat NCAP) |
★ marks the stronger figure on that measure. Ties are unmarked.
Common questions
Which is cheaper in Nepal, the BYD Dolphin or the Tata Motors Curvv EV?
The BYD Dolphin is cheaper at NPR 4,115,000 against NPR 5,699,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
BYD Dolphin vs Tata Motors Curvv EV — which is better for Nepali roads?
The Tata Motors Curvv EV takes 5 of the 7 measures to the BYD Dolphin's 1, with 1 measure tied. The BYD Dolphin undercuts the Tata Motors Curvv EV by Rs 15.8 lakh — about 28% of the more expensive car's price.