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Kia Seltos vs Tata Motors Punch EV
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 5,290,000 vs NPR 3,499,000
The verdict
These two split the scorecard 2–2, with 3 measures tied, so the decision comes down to what you weight most.
- The Tata Motors Punch EV undercuts the Kia Seltos by Rs 17.9 lakh — about 34% of the more expensive car's price.
- The Tata Motors Punch 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 Punch EV is rated 5 stars against 3 for the Kia Seltos.
Spec by spec
| Measure | Kia Seltos | Tata Motors Punch EV |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | NPR 5,290,000 | ★NPR 3,499,000 |
| Power | ★115 hp | 60 kW (82 hp) |
| Battery | — | 25 kWh |
| RangeManufacturer claim; real-world figures in the hills run lower. | — | 315 km (MIDC) |
| TorqueMatters on Nepal's sustained hill climbs. | ★144 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | 190 mm | 190 mm |
| Safety rating | 3 Star (Global NCAP) | ★5 Star (Bharat 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 Punch EV?
The Tata Motors Punch EV is cheaper at NPR 3,499,000 against NPR 5,290,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
Kia Seltos vs Tata Motors Punch EV — which is better for Nepali roads?
These two split the scorecard 2–2, with 3 measures tied, so the decision comes down to what you weight most. The Tata Motors Punch EV undercuts the Kia Seltos by Rs 17.9 lakh — about 34% of the more expensive car's price.