iCAUR V23

The iCAUR V23 is a retro-styled electric SUV that stands apart in Nepal's fast-growing EV market. Where most electric crossovers chase smooth, wind-cheating curves, the V23 goes the other way. It has a boxy, upright body, round LED headlights, and squared wheel arches that borrow openly from classic off-roaders. Sold in China as the iCar V23, it's built by iCAUR, the youth-focused electric sub-brand of Chery. It reaches Nepal through SPG Automobiles Pvt. Ltd., which also handles Omoda and Jaecoo, and it's priced at Rs. 53,99,000.

Under the retro shell sits a modern electric package. A 59.93 kWh CATL LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery feeds a single rear motor making 100 kW and 180 Nm, for a claimed range of 401 km. On a DC fast charger, you can take the battery from 20 to 80% in about 36 minutes.

The rugged styling is backed by real hardware. You get 210 mm of ground clearance and a 40-degree approach angle, so steep ramps, broken tarmac and rough hill roads are far less likely to catch the front bumper. Drive goes to the rear wheels only, so treat it as a confident rough-road SUV rather than a dedicated four-wheel-drive. V2L (vehicle-to-load) lets you run appliances off the battery, which is handy during load-shedding or on a camping trip. Inside, both front seats are powered and ventilated, and a 13.2-inch touchscreen runs the cabin. The boot is a modest 234 litres, so it suits couples and small families better than big-luggage road trips.

Positioned in the sub-55 lakh electric SUV bracket, the V23 suits you if you want an EV with personality without stepping up to a premium badge.

iCAUR V23
Price
Rs. 53.99 Lakhs
Estimated EMI
Rs. 90,711/month
20% down, 5 years at 9.5% interest
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iCAUR V23

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iCAUR V23 Specifications & Features

  • Battery & Charging

    Battery

    Battery Capacity
    59.93 kWh
    Battery Chemistry
    LFP
    Battery Brand
    CATL

    AC Charging

    AC Charging Power (Max)
    6.6 kW

    DC Fast Charging

    DC Fast Charging
    Yes
    DC Charging Power (Max)
    85 kW
    DC Charging Time
    36 min (20 – 80%)

    Charging Port

    Charging Flap Type
    Push-to-Open

    Power Output (V2L & V2V)

    V2L (Vehicle-to-Load)
    Yes
    V2L Power Output
    3.3 kW

    Battery Cooling & Safety

    Battery Thermal Management
    Yes
    Battery Cooling
    Liquid Cooling

  • Motor & Drivetrain

    Motor

    Max Power
    100 kW
    Max Torque
    180 Nm
    Motors
    1
    Motor Location
    Rear
    Motor Type
    PMSM

    Drivetrain

    Drive Type
    RWD

  • Range & Efficiency

    Regenerative Braking
    Yes

  • Performance

    Acceleration
    11 s (0 – 100 km/h)
    Top Speed
    140 km/h

  • Dimensions & Weight

    Exterior Size

    Length
    4,220 mm
    Width
    1,915 mm
    Height
    1,845 mm
    Wheelbase
    2,735 mm
    Ground Clearance
    210 mm
    Front Track
    1,613 mm
    Rear Track
    1,641 mm

    Off-Road Geometry

    Approach Angle
    40°
    Departure Angle
    35°

  • Capacity & Storage

    Seats & Doors

    Seating Capacity
    5
    Doors
    5

    Boot

    Boot Space
    234 L
    Boot Space (Seats Folded)
    744 L
    Boot Cargo Net
    Yes
    Boot Light
    Yes
    Rear Luggage Compartment
    Yes

    Cabin Storage

    Front Armrest Storage
    Yes

    Pockets & Hooks

    Ticket Holder
    Yes

    Towing & Roof Load

    Front Towing Hook
    Yes

  • Chassis, Steering & Brakes

    Suspension

    Front Suspension
    MacPherson
    Rear Suspension
    Multi-Link

    Steering

    Steering Type
    Electric Power Steering (EPS)
    Steering Adjustment
    Tilt

    Brakes

    Front Brakes
    Ventilated Disc
    Rear Brakes
    Solid Disc

    Parking Brake & Brake Functions

    Brake Override System
    Yes

  • Wheels & Tyres

    Wheels

    Front Wheel Size
    19 in
    Rear Wheel Size
    19 in
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Wheel Finish
    Solid Color

    Tyres

    Front Tyre Size
    255/55 R19
    Rear Tyre Size
    255/55 R19
    Tyre Brand
    ZC Rubber

    Spare Wheel & Tools

    Spare Wheel
    Tyre Repair Kit

  • Safety & Security

    Airbags

    Airbags
    6
    Driver Airbag
    Yes
    Passenger Airbag
    Yes
    Front Side Airbags
    Yes
    Front Curtain Airbags
    Yes
    Rear Curtain Airbags
    Yes

    Braking & Stability

    ABS with EBD
    Yes
    Brake Assist
    Yes
    Electronic Stability Control
    Yes
    Traction Control
    Yes
    Hill Hold Assist
    Yes
    Hill Descent Control
    Yes
    Rollover Mitigation
    Yes
    Speed Control Assist
    Yes

    Seatbelts

    Seatbelt Reminder
    Front
    Rear Center Three-Point Seatbelt
    Yes

    Child Safety

    ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
    Yes
    Child Lock Type
    Mechanical

    Alerts & Warnings

    Tyre Pressure Monitoring
    Yes
    Tyre Pressure Monitoring Type
    Direct
    Door Ajar Warning
    Yes
    Boot Ajar Warning
    Yes
    Gear Shift Reminder
    Yes

    Crash Response & Emergency

    Emergency Stop Signal
    Yes

    Security

    Anti-Theft Alarm
    Yes
    Dash Camera
    Yes

  • Driver Assistance & Parking

    ADAS System

    ADAS Level
    L2

    Collision Avoidance

    Forward Collision Warning
    Yes
    Automatic Emergency Braking
    Yes

    Lane Assist

    Lane Departure Warning
    Yes
    Lane Keep Assist
    Yes
    Lane Departure Prevention
    Yes

    Cruise Control & Highway Assist

    Cruise Control
    Yes
    Adaptive Cruise Control
    Yes
    Adaptive Cruise Stop & Go
    Yes
    Traffic Jam Assist
    Yes
    Highway Driving Assist
    Yes

    Speed Limits & Signs

    Intelligent Speed Assist
    Yes
    Active Speed Limit
    Yes
    Speed Limit Reminder
    Yes
    Traffic Sign Recognition
    Yes

    Blind Spot & Cross Traffic

    Blind Spot Monitoring
    Yes
    Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
    Yes
    Rear Collision Warning
    Yes
    Door Opening Warning
    Yes
    Front Car Departure Alert
    Yes

    Driver Monitoring

    Driver Drowsiness Alert
    Yes

    High Beam Assist

    Auto High Beam
    Yes

    Cameras

    Surround Camera
    540°

    Parking Sensors

    Front Parking Sensors
    Yes

  • Seats

    Upholstery

    Upholstery
    Leatherette

    Driver Seat

    Driver Seat Adjustment
    Power
    Driver Seat Adjustment Ways
    6

    Front Passenger Seat

    Passenger Seat Adjustment
    Power
    Passenger Seat Adjustment Ways
    4

    Heating, Ventilation & Massage

    Ventilated Seats
    Front

    Rear Seats

    Rear Seat Split
    50:50
    Rear Seat Cushion Tip-Up
    Yes

    Headrests

    Headrests
    Independent Adjustable
    Rear Headrest Count
    2

  • Climate

    Air Conditioning

    Air Conditioning
    Auto
    Climate Controls
    Rotary Knobs + Touchscreen

    Air Quality

    Air Purifier
    Yes
    Cabin Air Filter
    PM2.5

    Defogging

    Rear Window Defogger
    Yes

  • Comfort & Convenience

    Keys & Starting

    Keyless Entry
    Yes
    Keys Supplied
    Remote Control Key

    Locking

    Auto Door Lock
    Yes
    Walk-Away Lock
    Yes

    Windows

    Power Windows
    All Windows
    One-Touch Power Windows
    Yes
    One-Touch Window Coverage
    All

    Mirrors

    Electrically Adjustable ORVMs
    Yes
    Power-Folding ORVMs
    No
    ORVM Auto-Fold on Lock
    No
    Heated ORVMs
    Yes
    Auto-Dimming IRVM
    No

    Quiet Cabin

    Acoustic Glass
    Yes

    Cabin Conveniences

    Vanity Mirrors
    Yes
    Grab Handles
    Yes

  • Infotainment & Connectivity

    Screens

    Touchscreen Size
    13.2 in

    Sound System

    Speakers
    7

    Voice & Gesture Control

    Voice Assistant
    Yes
    Offline Voice Control
    Yes

    Phone Charging & Power Outlets

    Front USB Ports
    2

  • Exterior & Lighting

    Design & Body Trim

    Cladding Finish
    Black Plastic

    Doors & Handles

    Door Handles
    Standard
    Body-Colored Door Handles
    Yes
    Door Handle Lights
    Yes

    Tailgate & Bonnet

    Tailgate Opening
    Side-Hinged
    Electric Tailgate Release
    Yes

    Glass

    Green-Tinted Glass
    Yes

    Headlamps

    Headlamps
    LED
    Auto Headlamps
    Yes
    Headlamp Leveling
    Manual
    Follow-Me-Home Headlamps
    Yes
    Headlamp Delay Off
    Yes

    Daytime & Signature Lights

    Daytime Running Lights
    Yes

    Fog Lamps

    Rear Fog Lamps
    Single

    Tail Lamps & Indicators

    Tail Lamps
    LED
    Side Turn Signal Lamps
    Yes
    High-Mounted Stop Lamp
    Yes
    Reversing Lamps
    1
    License Plate Lamp
    Yes

  • Interior

    Cabin Design & Materials

    Soft-Touch Dashboard
    Yes

    Steering Wheel & Gear Selector

    Steering Wheel Material
    Leatherette
    Multi-Function Steering Wheel
    Yes

    Door Trim & Sills

    Door Trim
    Leather
    Door Sill Plate Material
    Plastic

    Cabin Lighting

    Ambient Lighting Coverage
    Front Row
    Front Reading Lights
    Yes
    Rear Reading Lights
    Yes

iCAUR V23 Color Options

Exterior 6 colors

  • Army Green
  • Carbon Crystal Black
  • Gravel Grey
  • Khaki White
  • Slate Silver
  • Off-Road Orange

Interior 2 colors

  • Black
  • White

iCAUR V23 Alternatives

Cars at a similar price in Nepal.

  • MG MGS5

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    Rs. 45.90 – 70.90 Lakhs

  • Suzuki Fronx

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  • Suzuki Brezza

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iCAUR V23 vs Similar Cars

Key specs side by side with cars at a similar price.

iCAUR V23 vs Similar Cars
iCAUR V23Rs. 53.99 Lakhs
Jaecoo J5Rs. 54.99 Lakhs
Leapmotor B10 DesignRs. 54.99 Lakhs
MGS5 Luxury (62 kWh LUX)Rs. 54.99 Lakhs
Claimed RangeNot listed461 km (NEDC)460 km (WLTP)
  • 430 km (WLTP)
  • 515 km (NEDC)
Battery Capacity59.93 kWh58.9 kWh67.1 kWh62.2 kWh
Max Power100 kW155 kW160 kW99 kW
Max Torque180 Nm288 Nm240 Nm250 Nm
Compare the iCAUR V23 vs Jaecoo J5Compare the iCAUR V23 vs Leapmotor B10 DesignCompare the iCAUR V23 vs MGS5 Luxury (62 kWh LUX)

iCAUR V23 FAQs

  • What is the price of the iCAUR V23 in Nepal?

    The iCAUR V23 is priced at Rs. 53,99,000 in Nepal.

  • What is the range of the iCAUR V23?

    The iCAUR V23 has a claimed range of 401 km on a single charge. On hill roads, in stop-start traffic and with the AC running, you can expect roughly 300 to 340 km.

  • How long does the iCAUR V23 take to fast charge?

    A DC fast charger takes the battery from 20% to 80% in about 36 minutes.

  • Is the iCAUR V23 available in all-wheel drive in Nepal?

    No. Nepal gets the single-motor rear-wheel-drive (RWD) variant. The dual-motor AWD version sold in some other markets has not been officially confirmed for Nepal.

  • Is the iCAUR V23 good for off-road driving?

    Yes, more than most EVs at its price. With 210 mm of ground clearance, a 43-degree approach angle, and a reported 600 mm wading depth, it is well suited to rough roads and stream crossings beyond the Kathmandu Valley.