Kaiyi X3 Pro

The Kaiyi X3 Pro EV is a five-seat compact electric SUV, sold in China as the Kaiyi Showjet Pro EV and brought to Nepal by G.O. Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. It's aimed at buyers who want a proper family crossover with a sensible battery, without paying for a premium badge.

A single front motor delivers 120 kW and 260 Nm to the front wheels, drawing on a 53.6 kWh CATL LFP battery. LFP (lithium iron phosphate) is a chemistry known for long life and for coping well with regular full charges. The claimed range is 401 km on China's CLTC test cycle, which tends to be generous, so expect less in stop-start traffic and on hill roads. A DC fast charger takes you from 30% to 80% in about 30 minutes, while AC charging takes around 8 hours from 10% to 100%, which suits overnight top-ups at home.

Space is where it makes the most sense. You get 360 litres of boot space, rising to 1,100 litres with the 40:60 rear seats folded. There are rear AC vents for back-seat passengers and 183 mm of ground clearance for broken surfaces and tall speed bumps. Both trims share the 10.25-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch digital driver display, stability control, hill descent control, auto hold, and a reversing camera.

Prices start at Rs. 43,96,000 for the Deluxe and go up to Rs. 45,96,000 for the Flagship, which adds comfort and safety extras. The battery and EV components are covered for 8 years or 150,000 km.