Nepal has a huge hydropower potential. Nepal is the second richest country in Natural resources in the world after Brazil.😉
This shows that there is a bright future for electric vehicles. There are many Auto Rikshaw has launched and can be seen on the roads of the Terai area. In the recent four years, there have been many electric cars that the Nepalese are driving. This is quite eco-friendly and these cars are cheap in comparison to the gasoline vehicles. A fast-charge electric station costs a minimum of $30,000 and can charge only 25 vehicles a day.
Top 5 electric cars in Nepal
Top 5 electric cars in Nepal are going to be discussed which are much more suitable in the context of Nepal for the following reasons.
1)A Cleaner, greener, and quieter alternative
2)Money saving and cheaper in the long run
3)Dependent on domestic energy sources
Which is very suitable for developing countries like Nepal.
Without wasting time, let's discuss the top 5 electric cars in Nepal.
These are the top 5 electric cars in Nepal
Specification and Description of the top electric cars in Nepal.
1.BYD e6
This model was ranked as the best-selling pure electric car in China in 2016 and also won the gold medal for ‘Best Quality Product’ in Havana International Fair 2015. The normal range of BYD e6 on a single charge is about 300-km and it operates two shifts for almost 24 hours with one supplemental charge.
- The charging time for this EV is about 2 hr.
- The mileage is about 225 km on full charge scale.
- The top speed is about 87 mph.
- CO2 produced=0%.
- The total weight is 220kg.
- It has a 75kW electric motor of power 101bhp at 7500rpm.
- A torque of 332lb is produced at 7500 rpm.
- A direct drive gearbox system is provided with a range of 186 miles.
- The price of BYD e6 is around Rs 50,00,000.
2.Mahindra e2o Plus
Depending upon the variant and fuel type the e2o NXT has a mileage of 120.0 km/full charge. This car has a smartphone connectivity system. The Mahindra e2oPlus comes with an app that you can install in your smartphone. Some of the features of this app allow you to lock/unlock the car, pre-cool your car, access the REVive feature and more. The Regenerative Braking technology allows you to charge your car every time you press the brakes. This is possible when K.E of the car is converted into electric energy.
- The length, width, and height are 3590mm,1575mm and 1585 respectively.
- It is a four-seater.
- The maximum power is 40bhp at 3500 rpm.
- The maximum torque is 91 Nm at 2500 rpm.
- This electric sedan can be charged at home through fast charging technology and takes around one hour and 45 minutes for one full charge. On one full charge, the sedan is claimed to travel up to 110kms.
Negative points:
- It has no Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).
- It has no Central Locking too.
- Not good for off-road.
The price is around Rs31 lakh.
3.Kia Soul
While the styling of the car has not changed drastically from its 2-door sibling, the cabin space certainly is big. On the comfort and convenience end, there’s a good looking, all TFT screen for instrumentation. It also doubles up as a detailed driver information system. This vehicle is not recommended for off-road.
- This is provided with an automatic transmission system.
- Fuel type is electric and the engine is an electric motor.
- The Power is produced of 109.1 bhp at 285 Nm torque.
- There is an ABS braking system. The rear and front brake type is disc.
- Length Width and Height Lengths are 4140 mm Height and 1593 mm respectively.
- The diameter of the wheelbase is 2570 mm.
- The price is about NRs. 56,00,000.
The Top variant of E Verito, D6 a 72 cc, 2 cylinder Electric(Battery) engine fires 41 hp of power and 91Nm Torque. The 5 seater E Verito D6 has Fully Automatic transmission. The electric sedan can be charged at home through fast charging technology and takes around one hour and 45 minutes for one full charge. On one full charge, the sedan is claimed to travel up to 110kms. The electric sedan can be charged at home through fast charging technology and takes around one hour and 45 minutes for one full charge.
- The engine capacity is about 72cc.
- This is provided with an automatic transmission system.
- The average mileage is 110.0 kmpl.
- The engine type is 72V 3 Phase AC Induction Motor, 41bhp, Electric Engine
- The power of 41bhp is generated at 3500rpm.
- The torque of 91Nm is generated at 3000rpm.
- The engine is of 2 cylinders.
- Gear Box is fully automatic.
- Kerb weight of the body is 1700kg.
- The top Speed of this EV is 86 kmph.
- The minimum turning radius is 5.25 mm.
- The front brake is disc type and rear brake type is the drum.
- The tyre is tubeless and radial.
- Length, width, and height are 4247 mm * 1740 mm * 1540 mm respectively.
- Wheelbase diameter is 2630 mm.
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| Hyundai IONIQ EV - Hybrid |
The 5 seater EV is nowadays much more popular in Nepal. The hybrid uses a 1.6-liter engine and 32-kilowatt electric motor for a combined 139 horsepower. It has a lithium-ion battery pack and a six-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission. The regular hybrid has a 1.56-kWh battery. Paddle shifters are standard on the plug-in version and newly available for the regular hybrid.
- The engine power is 104 hp at 5,700 rpm (78 kW).
- The torque value is about 109 lb·ft at 4,000 rpm (148 N·m).
- The horsepower value of the engine is 43 hp (32kW).
- The transmission type is 6-speed automatic.
- The battery type is Lithium-ion polymer (Li-Po) and the input voltage is about 240V.
- The drivetrain structure is parallel.
- The audio or technology is enhanced with Radio: AM/FM/XM/MP3 Audio System-inc: 6 speakers, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay connectivity, iPod/USB/auxiliary connectivity and 7" display audio light w/hybrid technology display,
- Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls, and Voice Activation.
- This vehicle is provided with an ABS braking system.
- The length, width, and height of the body are 4,470mm*1,821mm*1,445mm respectively.
- The weight is about 1,370 kg (3,020 lb).
- The price for Hyundai Ioniq is NRs. 52,96,000
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