BYD Atto 2

The BYD Atto 2 sits a clear step above the Atto 1 in Nepal's electric SUV lineup, aimed at buyers who want genuine SUV space and a longer range without moving up to the pricier Atto 3.

• Battery: 51.13 kWh Blade Battery, up to 345 km claimed range
• Motor: 100 kW motor, 290 Nm torque, 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds
• Safety: 6 airbags, AEB, adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection, V2L

A 345 km claimed range from a 51.13 kWh pack puts the Atto 2 comfortably ahead of smaller city EVs, meaning most Kathmandu-to-Pokhara-style trips are realistic on a single charge. It originally launched in Nepal at Rs 43.99 lakh through official distributor Cimex Inc, with pricing later adjusted upward following changes in Nepal's budget-year import tax structure - worth keeping in mind if you are comparing this number against older listings.

The safety package is unusually complete for this price bracket in Nepal - adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection, and automatic emergency braking are features normally reserved for far more expensive vehicles, and BYD's Blade Battery technology is specifically engineered to resist the thermal issues that have worried some early EV buyers.

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability means the Atto 2 can power external devices directly from its battery, which is a genuinely practical feature during Nepal's periodic power cuts or for outdoor trips, letting the car double as a backup power source.

This is the EV for a buyer who has outgrown a small city hatchback and wants real SUV interior space, a longer everyday range, and a safety suite that would normally require stepping into a much pricier vehicle - all backed by Cimex Inc's official BYD service network in Nepal.