Dongfeng Nammi 01 EV is an electric car from Nammi, a sub-brand of Dongfeng. MAW Vriddhi Autocorp is proposing to bring this car officially to Nepal in the next few months. Nammi 01 EV is a crossover segment car so you get SUV features in this vehicle. It’s built on the Dongfeng Quantum Architecture S3 platform. Here, we look at the design specification, battery, power, and the expected Dongfeng Nammi 01 EV price in Nepal.
Exterior
The Dongfeng Nammi 01 EV design is round almost. It’s got a closed grille making it more aerodynamic. It has triangular headlamps that splits in the middle making for a stylish front look. Inconspicuous door handles and suspended rood 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 it’s 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.
In Nepal, the Nammi 01 EV will compete with the Tata Punch EV. At the same time, the more affordable 2023 model MG4 EV could also be its competitor due to its affordability.
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 two variants- 31.45 kWh and 42.3 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery packs. 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.
Dongfeng Nammi 01 EV price in Nepal and availability
MAW Vriddhi Autocorp is bringing the EV to Nepal but it hasn’t declared anything about the cost. However, it’s a good guestimate that the Nammi 01 EV price in Nepal should start at around Rs 31 lakh for the 31.45 kWh battery variant. the 42.3 kWh battery model could be priced at around Rs 34 lakh.
Below in this table, you can find out the expected Dongfeng Nammi 01 EV price in Nepal:
| Dongfeng Nammi 01 EV | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
| 31.45 kWh | Rs 31 lakh |
| 42.3 kWh | Rs 34 lakh |
Conclusion
The imminent 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. The Dongfeng Nammi 01 EV in Nepal is going to be another solid option for the EV pick. We can expect the vehicle to arrive around the New Year 2081.
