HighlightsNepal’s EV battery management is becoming an urgent policy issue as electric vehicle adoption expands.Three industry perspectives point to different responsibilities for importers, consumers, government and specialist recyclers.One proposal calls for EV importers to make mandatory investments in battery management based on sales volume.Another argues...
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HighlightsNepal Rastra Bank director Satyendra Subedi says the risk of an auto-loan credit bubble does not currently appear high.Hire-purchase lending stands at Rs 1.42 trillion out of total credit of Rs 60 trillion.Hire-purchase lending has grown 10 percent compared with the previous year.The current loan-to-value...
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HighlightsKia Syros EV booking is now open in Nepal through Continental Trading.The official price is Rs 37.90 lakh, while the first 100 customers can get it for Rs 35.90 lakh.Nepal initially gets the 42 kWh battery version with a claimed range of 443 km on...
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HighlightsCFMOTO motorcycles and ZEEHO electric scooters are covered by the NAIIMA Special Offer.Buyers receive a Rs 20,000 transferable cash discount coupon on any CFMOTO or ZEEHO model.The coupon can be used by the buyer or transferred to family members, friends or another person of their...
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HighlightsMG HS PHEV and HEV versions have started sales in Nepal.The PHEV is priced at NPR 1 crore 39 lakh 99,000, while the HEV is priced at NPR 1 crore 19 lakh 99,000.Both versions receive a NPR 3 lakh discount at the stated prices.The hybrid...
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HighlightsLeapmotor T03 gets a new 50 kW electric motor in Nepal.The new version is priced at Rs. 31.99 lakh, Rs. 2 lakh below the 70 kW T03.It retains the 37.3 kWh battery and claimed 403 km CLTC range.The T03 measures 3,620 mm long, with a...
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HighlightsTriumph Speed T4 has been introduced in Nepal by Hansraj Hulaschand & Company.The new motorcycle carries a NPR 649900 price tag.It uses a 350cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine.Output stands at 28.6 bhp at 7500 rpm and 31 Nm at 5500 rpm.A 6-speed gearbox sends power to...
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Highlights29,000-plus visitors attended on the opening day.48 new vehicle models were launched by participating brands.The expo is scheduled for August 11 to August 16, 2026.New electric cars, e-scooters and electric commercial vehicles are among the main attractions.Brands entering Nepal for the first time are also...
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HighlightsJoby Aviation says its electric air taxi could eventually cut a Midtown Manhattan to JFK journey to less than 10 minutes.The company is preparing for federally sanctioned pilot projects across New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Florida.Joby's eVTOL aircraft uses six electric rotors, carries four...
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HighlightsiCAR V27 SUV from Chery Automobile Group's sub brand has arrived in Nepal.The rugged hybrid SUV uses EREV technology with a 1.5 liter turbo petrol engine and electric drive system.It features a 34.3 kWh CATL LFP battery pack with a claimed pure electric range of...
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HighlightsChina has introduced its first unified national safety standard for Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous driving systems.The mandatory standard, GB 44721-2026, takes effect on 1 July 2027.It applies to M and N category passenger and commercial four-wheel vehicles, excluding automated parking systems.Level 3 vehicles...
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HighlightsMore than a dozen new passenger vehicles are entering Nepal ahead of the country's two major auto exhibitions.NAIMA Mobility Expo 2026 begins on Tuesday, Shrawan 26, with several global models making their Nepal debut.NADA Auto Show 2026 will follow less than two weeks later with...
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HighlightsNagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel, Nepal's first road tunnel, begins operation from Last Monday.Emergency vehicles only will use the tunnel during the initial phase before wider public access.The 2,688-metre tunnel was completed at a cost of around Rs 21 billion after 81 months of construction.Maximum speed inside the...
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HighlightsToyota Fortuner Flexy Fuel Concept has been unveiled at Indonesia Motor Show 2026 with a focus on alternative fuel technology.The concept SUV is designed to run on 100 percent bioethanol, E100, using a modified 2.7-litre petrol engine.The flex fuel powertrain produces 161 brake horsepower and...
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HighlightsTata Punch Facelift arrives in Nepal with refreshed styling and added features.The updated model keeps the 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine with manual and AMT gearbox options.The facelift introduces design inspiration from the Punch EV, including updated lighting elements.The model is available in 8 variants...
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HighlightsJD Power surveyed 78,514 owners of 2026 model-year vehicles.Electric vehicles achieved an average satisfaction score of 910 out of 1,000.Internal combustion engine vehicles, including petrol, diesel and hybrid models, scored 850 points.EVs led across nearly every major ownership satisfaction category.Powertrain satisfaction was 109 points higher...
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HighlightsTata Punch EV has secured a five star Bharat NCAP safety rating.The facelift model achieved 31.09 out of 32 for adult occupant protection.It scored 45 out of 49 for child occupant protection.Electronic Stability Control, curtain airbags, pedestrian protection and seatbelt reminders are offered as standard.The...
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HighlightsNepal Department of Transport Management says all previously pending driving licence cards have now been printed.2,747,253 licence cards had been dispatched to the respective transport offices by 7 Shrawan through the postal system.Licences with less than one year of validity remaining have not been printed.Drivers...
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HighlightsGreat Wall Motor has opened pre sales for the Tank 300L in China from July 6.Official sales are scheduled to begin on July 19.The updated SUV introduces 553 engineering revisions, with more than half of the components completely redeveloped.Features include a 12.3 inch digital instrument...
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HighlightsNepal Rastra Bank has announced a policy to ease financing for large electric public transport vehicles.The announcement came alongside the Monetary Policy for FY 2083/84 unveiled by Governor Dr. Bishwanath Paudel.The central bank will introduce a special Loan to Value (LTV) policy for electric vehicles...
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