Dongfeng Nammi Vigo Outpaces BYD Atto 2 in Asoj Imports

The Dongfeng Nammi Vigo was Nepal's most imported electric car in Asoj (mid-September to mid-October), with distributor MAW Vriddhi clearing 829 units through customs. The BYD Atto 2 was second, as Cimex Inc. brought in 638 units. The figures come from Department of Customs data published on Wednesday.

That put the Nammi Vigo 191 units ahead of its closest rival. Together, the two models accounted for 1,467 units, close to two in five of the 3,802 electric cars, jeeps, and vans imported during the month.

The rest of the field was far behind. Electric cars from 22 brands arrived in Asoj, and only four other models crossed 100 units.

These figures count the cars distributors brought into the country ahead of the festive season, not the cars delivered to owners, so they do not show how many of either model reached buyers.

How the Dongfeng Nammi Vigo and BYD Atto 2 Compare

The two models compete for the same buyer. Both are compact electric SUVs, both made their Nepal debut at the NADA Auto Show 2025, and both added a new entry-level variant in Nepal in August this year.

The Nammi Vigo is sold in E2 and E2+ trims. Both use a 51.87 kWh battery and a 99 kW motor, with a claimed range of up to 350 km on the WLTP cycle. The E2+ adds a moonroof.

The Atto 2 comes in Essential, Premium, and Superior trims, all with a 100 kW motor. The Essential has a 45.12 kWh battery rated at up to 312 km, while the Premium and Superior share a 51.13 kWh battery rated at up to 345 km, all on the WLTP cycle. The Superior adds a sunroof.

On price, the Nammi Vigo starts at Rs. 37.99 Lakhs for the E2, its regular price since an introductory offer ended in late August. The Atto 2 starts at Rs. 45.95 Lakhs for the Essential, which puts the entry-level Nammi Vigo Rs. 7.96 Lakhs lower.

For a detailed side-by-side of the two entry-level variants, see the Dongfeng Nammi Vigo E2 vs BYD Atto 2 Essential comparison.