Dongfeng Nammi 01 EV has been launched in Nepal at the Nada Auto Show 2081/2024. Talking about this mid-range solid car is an EV from Nammi, a sub-brand of Dongfeng being brought by MAW Vriddhi Autocorp. Nammi 01 EV aka Nammi Box is a small electric hatchback car that is getting popular here. Here, we look at the design specification, battery, power, and the official Nammi 01 EV price in Nepal.
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Dongfeng Nammi 01 Overview
Exterior
The Dongfeng Nammi 01 EV design is almost round. It’s got a closed grille making it more aerodynamic. It has triangular headlamps that split in the middle making for a stylish front look. Inconspicuous door handles are its other mention-worthy features. It’s a compact new energy vehicle, that measures 4030x1810x1570 mm. The Nammi 01 EV has a ground clearance of 160 mm, and its total weight stands at 1,425 kg.
On the back, the Nammi 01 EV gets round taillights. The NAMMI logo is etched on the trunk opening. The rear profile is as compact and slightly more minimalistic. The vehicle has been launched in five color options- yellow, white, blue, white + yellow, and white + blue by Dongfeng Nepal.
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Interior
On the inside, the Nammi 01 EV features a 5-inch LCD instrument panel and a 12.8-inch floating infotainment screen which provides information about battery, range, etc. It also gets intelligent voice control, mobile remote control, etc. It’s a 5-seater car.
Safety features
The Nammi 01 EV comes with some handy standard safety features. For e.g., it gets blind spot monitoring which using a sensor detects if there’s a vehicle near the driver’s side and rear. Likewise, there are other notable features like forward collision warning, lane keeping assist, traffic sign recognition, anti-theft alarm, reverse assist, etc.
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Performance
The Dongfeng Nammi 01 EV gets its performance from a synchronous motor producing a maximum of 70 kW PS power and 160 Nm torque. The EV can reach a top speed of 140 km/ph. It’s not a high-end vehicle’s performance specs, but it’s still decent enough and makes grounds for a good pick for Nepali consumers.
Battery and charging
In terms of the battery, the Nammi 01 EV comes in three variants- two in 31.45 kWh and one in 42.3 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery packs. They are termed as E1, E2, and E3 variants with several features only in E2 and E3 Model. The 31.45 kWh and 42.3 kWh battery provide 330 km and 430 km range, respectively per one full charge. With DC fast charging, the vehicle can be charged 30 % – 80% in just 30 minutes.
Let’s compare some of the features available in these variants, except for battery.
| Nammi 01 Variants and Features | Nammi E1 | Nammi E2 | Nammi E3 |
| Cruise Control | No | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Parking | No | No | Yes |
| Keyless entry for Door | No | Yes | Yes |
| Central 12.8inch screen | No | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone Wireless charge | No | Yes | Yes |
| Driver seat (Heat, Ventilate, welcome, seat memory) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient light | No | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Seat adjustment | Manual | Electric | Electric |
| Automatic Air conditioning | No | No | Yes |
| ADAS | No | No | Yes |
Nammi 01 EV specifications
- Dimension: 4030 x 1810 x 1570 mm
- Ground Clearance: 176 mm
- Wheelbase: 2660 mm
- Max Power: 95.17 PS
- Max Torque: 160 Nm
- Top Speed: 140 kmph
- Transmission: Automatic
- Drive Type: FWD
- Battery:
- 31.4 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate in E1, E2
- 42.3 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate in E3
- Range:
- 237 km – WLTP in E1, E2
- 317 Km – WLTP in E3
- Charging Time:
- 4 hours via 11 kW AC Charger
- 14 hours via 3.3 kW AC Charger
- 30 minutes (30%-80% with DC Fast Charging)
- Front Tyre: Disc
- R16 Steel in E1
- 215/55 R17 Aluminium Alloy in E2, E3
- Rear Tyre: Disc
- R16 Steel in E1
- 215/55 R17 Aluminium Alloy in E2, E3
- Tubeless Tyres: Yes
- Safety System: Airbags, ABS, EBD, L2-ADAS in E3
- Suspension Setup: MacPherson Independent and Torsion Beam Non-Independent Suspension
- Seating: 5-Seater
- Colors: White, Blue, Purple, Green (with Dual-Tone Options)
- Weight: 1312 kg
Nammi 01 EV price in Nepal and availability
Dongfeng Nammi 01 EV price in Nepal now starts at Rs 30.24 lakh for the E1 (31.45 kWh battery) variant with a recent increase of Rs 25 thousand. Similarly, the E2 variant (31.45 KWh battery) now comes at Rs 32.49 lakhs rising from Rs 50 thousand. The top-end model E3 with 42.3 kWh is now set at Rs 35.99 lakhs.
| Nammi 01 EV | Price in Nepal | Grew by |
| E1 (32.45 KWh) | Rs 30.24 lakh | Rs 25 thousand |
| E2 (31.45 kWh) | Rs 32.49 lakh | Rs 50 thousand |
| E3 (42.3 kWh) | Rs 35.99 lakh | Rs 1 lakh |
There is an additional cost of Rs 50,000 for the dual-tone color. This price is aggressively affordable than what was expected before making it one of the favorite EV cars under Rs 30 lakhs in Nepal.
As known, the Nammi 01 EV goes head-to-head with BYD Dolphin and Tata Tiago EV, which also come in almost the same price range. Similarly, there is a new car Tata Punch EV which has been launched simultaneously in Nada, so people compare these two cars too. Though the car is named Nammi 01 in China, it is called Nammi Box globally and has been launched in Europe recently.
The arrival of Dongfeng Nammi 01 EV is a sweet confirmation that Nepal is totally in for the EV ecosystem. While there are upper-mid-range models like BYD Atto 3, and other BYD cars taking the market by storm, we now have affordable lineups also coming in giving consumers more options to choose from.
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The Dongfeng Nammi 01 EV in Nepal is going to be another solid option for the EV pick. We can expect the Nammi 01 vehicle to meet your EV car requirements.