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Kia Seltos vs Tata Motors Nexon EV
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 5,290,000 vs NPR 3,899,000
The verdict
The Tata Motors Nexon EV takes 4 of the 7 measures to the Kia Seltos's 0, with 3 measures tied.
- The Tata Motors Nexon EV undercuts the Kia Seltos by Rs 13.9 lakh — about 26% of the more expensive car's price.
- The Tata Motors Nexon EV is electric and the Kia Seltos is not, so the real gap is running cost versus charging convenience — see the EV savings calculator.
- Crash safety is not a tie: the Tata Motors Nexon EV is rated 5 stars against 3 for the Kia Seltos.
Spec by spec
| Measure | Kia Seltos | Tata Motors Nexon EV |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | NPR 5,290,000 | ★NPR 3,899,000 |
| Power | 115 hp | ★95 kW (127 hp) |
| Battery | — | 30.2 kWh |
| RangeManufacturer claim; real-world figures in the hills run lower. | — | 312 km (claimed) |
| TorqueMatters on Nepal's sustained hill climbs. | 144 Nm | ★215 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | 190 mm | 190 mm |
| Safety rating | 3 Star (Global NCAP) | ★5 Star (Global NCAP) |
★ marks the stronger figure on that measure. Ties are unmarked.
Common questions
Which is cheaper in Nepal, the Kia Seltos or the Tata Motors Nexon EV?
The Tata Motors Nexon EV is cheaper at NPR 3,899,000 against NPR 5,290,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
Kia Seltos vs Tata Motors Nexon EV — which is better for Nepali roads?
The Tata Motors Nexon EV takes 4 of the 7 measures to the Kia Seltos's 0, with 3 measures tied. The Tata Motors Nexon EV undercuts the Kia Seltos by Rs 13.9 lakh — about 26% of the more expensive car's price.