Highlights:

• 27,608 total vehicles registered at Ekantakuna Office in FY 2081/82

• EVs dominate with 15,657 units — the most registered category

• Peak registration month: Jestha (5,105 EVs)

• Lowest month: Asar (just 31 EVs)

• Fuel-run cars, buses, trucks, and heavy vehicles trail behind

Electric Vehicle Registrations in Kathmandu Hit All-Time High

Kathmandu’s Ekantakuna Transport Office logged 27,608 new vehicle registrations in fiscal year 2081/82, with electric vehicles (EVs) accounting for more than half the total volume.

15,657 EVs registered from Shrawan to Asar—nearly 57% of all new vehicles.

This spike highlights the city's growing push toward electric mobility, driven by lower import duties, rising fuel costs, and cleaner alternatives for daily commuting.

Monthly Breakdown: When Were EVs Registered the Most?

Month	EVs Registered
Jestha	5,105
Asar	31

The data shows a clear seasonal spike, with Jestha seeing the highest EV registrations—likely due to end-of-fiscal-year discounts or tax planning. Asar saw a major dip, possibly reflecting delayed processing or supply constraints.

All Vehicle Types Registered in FY 2081/82: Full Breakdown

Here’s how other vehicle categories performed:

Vehicle Type	Units Registered
Electric Vehicles (EVs)	15,657
Cars / Jeeps / Vans (Petrol/Diesel)	7,684
Buses	1,019
Mini Buses / Mini Trucks	1,507
Cranes / Dozers / Excavators	714
Trucks / Tippers / Tankers	933
Micro Vehicles	92
Diplomatic Vehicles	92
Ambulance / Mortuary Vans	2

Why EV Sales in Kathmandu Are Surging

• Low EV import tax (as low as 10%)

• Petrol vehicle import tax still over 200%

• High demand for clean alternatives in a hydroelectric-powered grid

• Wider EV choices from China, India, and other markets

• No fuel queues and lower running costs for daily drivers

Kathmandu buyers are choosing electric over fuel not just for the environment—but also for practicality and savings.

Kathmandu’s EV Boom Is Supported by National Import Trends

In FY 2080/81:

• Over 11,700 four-wheeler EVs were imported into Nepal

• China accounted for nearly 75% of those imports

• EVs now make up over 80% of new passenger vehicle sales in Nepal

• Imports continue to rise with steady YoY growth

• Charging infrastructure is expanding, with over 71,000 charging units imported this year alone

This isn't just a city trend—Kathmandu is leading a national shift.

What Kathmandu’s EV Growth Means for the Future

• More electric taxis and buses are likely in Bagmati Province

• Less dependence on fuel imports and foreign oil

• Lower emissions in city centers

• Incentives may grow for replacing old fuel-run cars

• Kathmandu’s urban design must now adapt to charging needs and parking for EVs

Key Takeaways

• EVs dominate registrations in Kathmandu for FY 2081/82

• Clean energy transition is real and consumer-driven

• Monthly EV registration peaks show shifting momentum

• Petrol cars, buses, and trucks remain—but they’re being outpaced fast

• Kathmandu is becoming the testing ground for Nepal’s EV future

Kathmandu isn't just buying more EVs, it’s shaping how the rest of the country moves forward. With clean energy, tax benefits, and an expanding vehicle ecosystem, the capital is building the foundation of Nepal’s electric mobility revolution.