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This NADA EV EXPO is special because it is exclusively electric, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less exciting than the NADA Auto Expos of the past. In fact, with the exciting new prospects of electric propulsion in Nepal, this year’s expo feels even more exhilarating.
Nepal is gradually upscaling the power generation and with this increase, efficient energy consumption is significant to contribute to the overall economic growth. Electric mobility in this backdrop can be an ideal sector to increase domestic energy consumption and step in toward environmental sustainability. As such, there is a need for a common platform to bring together all the stakeholders under one roof for which the Expo has been conceptualized.
This year’s expo hosts the participation of seven 4-wheeler brands, one 3-wheeler brand, sixteen 2-wheeler brands, three brands of tyres, two brands of battery, nine companies of garage equipment, components and Nepal Drives magazine along with four financial institutions. While we’re sure you’ll visit most of the stalls, here are the major attractions that you just can’t afford to miss at this NADA EV Expo 2022.
Ola Electric, the much-anticipated Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has entered the Nepalese market with the S1 and S1 Pro electric scooter models. And, CG Motors as its official distributor. Although the pricing hasn't been announced yet, the Ola S1 will likely be priced below Rs 4 Lakh and the S1 Pro between Rs 4 Lakh - Rs 5 Lakh.
While both models are visually identical, the differences are in terms of range, top speed, and battery capacity. Here are the official Ola electric scooter specs. The Ola S1 is fitted with a 2.98 kWh battery pack that can achieve a claimed range of 121 km whereas its electric motor produces 8.5 kW of power and 58 Nm of torque. Similarly, the Ola S1 Pro has a larger 3.97 kWh battery pack that covers 181 km on a single charge. Ola Electric is offering 3 riding modes on the S1 Pro – Normal, Sports, and an additional Hyper riding mode.
New Tata Nexon EV
To further strengthen its EV portfolio in the Nepalese market, Tata Motors Nepal has introduced the new Nexon EV. The new Nexon EV range gives the model additional features from the Nexon EV Max.
The new Nexon EV gets additional features such as the Multi-Mode Regen, Automatic Brake Lamp Activation on Regen, Cruise Control, and Indirect Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (iTPMS) from the higher-spec Nexon EV Max.
Mechanically, the new Nexon EV continues to be powered by the same 30.2kWh Lithium-Ion battery pack that produces 127 bhp and 245 Nm of torque. Powered by a 129hp electric motor and a 30.2kWh battery pack, it has an ARAI-certified range of 312km. The Nexon EV can do 0-100kmph in just 9.9 seconds. The car also comes with the best-in-industry dust and waterproof battery pack, which meets IP67 standards.
Scroll below for the latest price of Nexon EV in Nepal
Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Ioniq 5, the first car in Hyundai’s EV-dedicated Ioniq sub-brand and the first Hyundai automobile to be constructed on a new specialized E-GMP battery electric vehicle platform, ushers in a new era for EV design as well as EV performance and capability.
Hyundai Nepal offers the Ioniq 5 in a 58.9 kWh battery pack option with a rear-wheel drive. This entry-level motor produces 168bhp (125 kW) and a beefy 350 Nm of torque. This means you can go from 0 to 100kmph in just 5.2 seconds. The Ioniq 5 gets an official range of 364 km.
The Ioniq 5 is priced at Rs 1,16,96,000 in the Nepalese market.
NETA V
The Neta V gets a battery pack of 38.5 kWh to deliver a power output of 70 kW and 160 Nm of torque. The subcompact electric crossover provides a range of 380 km on one full charge as per the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC).
BYD Second-Gen e6
Equipped with the 71.7 kWh Blade Battery Pack that powers a single electric motor developing 95hp and 180Nm, the second-gen e6 features a range of 522km (WLTC) range in a single charge making it the Longest Range Electric Vehicle (EV) in Nepal at least on paper.
The second-gen BYDe e6 comes with BYD’s revolutionary Blade Battery. BYD has set a new industry benchmark with one of the single greatest innovations of the automotive industry, the Blade Battery. The Blade Battery is a new generation Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery that sets new benchmarks in safety, reliability, performance, and power density.
The second-gen BYD e6 costs Rs 59 Lakh in the Nepalese market.
Tesla, the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer and also one of the top carmakers, now offers two key models in Nepal. These include the Tesla Model Y (Standard Range Plus and Long Range) and Tesla Model 3 (Standard Range Plus) at a price of Rs 2.15/Rs 2.40 crore, and Rs 1.55 crore, respectively
Super Soco TS Street Hunter
The Super Soco TS Street Hunter mounts a rear hub motor that produces 3500W of power and 180 Nm of torque. The TS Street Hunter reaches a top speed of 75 km/h. It has three built-in power modes that allow riders to dial back the speed if necessary.
Super Soco claims the bike can reach a maximum range of 200 km per charge on a double battery and 100 km on a single battery. The TS Street Hunter uses two ATL 60V, 32A battery packs and each battery takes three and a half hours for full charging.
The Super Soco TS Street Hunter features an LED headlight, LED taillight, LED turn signals and a fully digital instrument cluster. The naked sports sits on 17-inch wheels with 100/80 (front) and 120/70 tyres (rear). Similarly, braking duties are provided by single disc brakes at the front and rear, governed by a Combined Braking System (CBS).
The TS Street Hunter is priced at Rs 3,79,900 for the single battery pack and Rs 4,79,900 for the double battery pack.
