MG S6 EV in Nepal: Is It Still Worth Rs 72 Lakh After the Tax Hike?
MG just won't slow down. The S5 EV had barely settled in (it's almost at 1,000 units sold) and Paramount Motors already brought in its bigger brother, the MG S6 EV. It landed in May, and here's the funny part: within a few weeks the price had already gone up. So if you've been eyeing one, here's the full picture, minus the marketing fluff.
First, the price
The S6 came in at Rs 69.99 lakh. Then the new budget happened, EV taxes went up, and Paramount bumped it to Rs 71.99 lakh. That's roughly Rs 2 lakh more, almost overnight.
So if a friend told you it costs 70 lakh last month, that price is gone. Showrooms are now booking at the new rate. Plan for 72, not 70.
That puts the S6 right in the middle of Nepal's busiest EV fight, going head to head with the BYD Sealion 7, the Deepal S07, and even MG's own IM6.
What you actually get
This is where the S6 earns its keep. The big number is range. MG claims 530 km on the WLTP cycle from a 77 kWh battery. In real Nepali driving you'll probably see somewhere around 380 to 420 km, which is the point where you stop doing range math in your head before a Pokhara trip and just drive.
Here are the numbers that matter:
Battery: 77 kWh
Range: 530 km (claimed)
Motor: 180 kW, 350 Nm, rear wheel drive
0 to 100: 7.3 seconds
Top speed: 200 km/h
Fast charging: 10 to 80 percent in about 37 minutes
Home charging: roughly 12 hours on a 7 kW AC charger
V2L: yes, so you can run tools or charge another car off it
Ground clearance: 190 mm
Boot: 674 litres, plus a 124 litre frunk up front
Warranty: 7 years on the car, 8 years on the battery
On the inside it's properly loaded. You get a 12.8 inch touchscreen, a digital driver display, a head up display, panoramic roof, heated and cooled front seats (the rear seats heat up too), wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an 11 speaker system, and a 360 degree camera.
Safety is genuinely a high point. It has a 5 star Euro NCAP rating, seven airbags, and a full set of driver assist features like adaptive cruise, auto emergency braking, lane keep, and blind spot warning.
Does it make sense for Nepal?
The number I'd pay attention to is that 190 mm of ground clearance. It's decent for this kind of SUV, though if you're regularly on rough village roads, take it for a loaded test drive first and see how it feels.
One thing to be clear about: it's rear wheel drive only. That's totally fine for city runs and highway cruising, but this isn't a Scorpio. Think of it as a comfy, fast family SUV, not a hill climber.
Against the competition, the S6's pitch is simple. The Sealion 7 and Deepal S07 have strong followings and big power figures, but the S6 fights back with that long range and a 5 star safety score, which still isn't a given at this price.
What it costs to live with
This is the part petrol owners always underestimate. On home electricity, a car like the S6 costs around Rs 1.5 to 2.5 per km to run. A similar petrol SUV? More like Rs 12 to 18 per km. That gap adds up fast.
Yearly costs are light too. You're looking at about Rs 20,000 in road tax and Rs 8,250 for third party insurance. If you want to see the real monthly difference against your current car, run the numbers in our [EV EMI and Savings Calculator]. On a normal 30 to 40 km daily commute, the fuel savings alone are hard to ignore.
For reference, if you finance 80 percent over 5 years at 10 percent, the EMI works out to around Rs 1.22 lakh a month.
So, should you buy it?
The MG S6 EV is a serious option. Long real world range, a real 5 star safety story, and a feature list that feels more expensive than the sticker. The only thing hanging over it is the same thing hanging over every EV in Nepal right now, which is tax. The fact that it got 2 lakh pricier within weeks of launch tells you how fast things can move.
If you want maximum range and safety for around Rs 72 lakh, and you don't need four wheel drive, the S6 absolutely deserves a spot on your shortlist next to the Sealion 7 and the Deepal S07. Go drive all three back to back. That's the only way to know which one clicks.
Prices are as confirmed by Paramount Motors, MG's official distributor in Nepal, as of June 2026. Taxes change, so always check the on-road price at the showroom before you book.
