HighlightsBYD and Cimex will provide Rs 70 million for flood relief in Nepal.The money will be deposited into the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.The support is intended to assist with rescue, medical treatment, immediate relief, rehabilitation and infrastructure reconstruction.The announcement follows severe flooding affecting areas...
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HighlightsMore than 800 EVs and containers were swept away by a sudden flood in the Rasuwagadhi area on Wednesday morning.The flooding in the Bhotekoshi River affected the Rasuwagadhi customs area and surrounding locations.Automobile businesses estimate that more than 700 electric cars were swept away, although...
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HighlightsDongfeng Nammi Vigo E2 has officially launched in Nepal through MAW Vriddhi Motors.The electric SUV is priced at NPR 37.99 lakh, while the NADA Auto Show 2026 offer brings it down to NPR 35.99 lakh.The new E2 uses a 51.87 kWh battery and a 99...
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HighlightsYatri P2 has launched as a Nepal made electric scooter developed and produced in Nepal.The scooter uses a 10 kW motor and is offered with three battery options, 5.2 kWh, 3.7 kWh and 3 kWh.The largest battery delivers a claimed 157 km range on a...
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HighlightsTata Punch EV facelift has launched across Nepal following its debut at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026.The Nepal-spec model gets a 40 kWh battery and a motor producing 129 hp and 154 Nm.The larger-battery version carries an ARAI-certified range of 468 km, with an...
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HighlightsLeapmotor secured more than 300 SUV bookings during the six-day NAIMA Mobility Expo.The recently introduced Leapmotor B03X became one of the main attractions at the brand's stand.The B03X is listed with a 145 kW electric motor and a 53 kWh battery.Its claimed range reaches 505...
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HighlightsNADA Auto Show 2026 will run from August 25 to August 30 at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu.The 18th edition will feature more than 200 stalls across vehicles, components, finance, insurance and related services.The show will include 23 passenger car brands, 17 light commercial vehicle brands and 13...
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HighlightsNAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026 has concluded in Kathmandu after drawing more than 180,000 visitors.The six day exhibition opened on August 11, 2026, and concluded on August 16.More than 55 brands took part in the second edition of the mobility expo.A total of 53 new...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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HighlightsYatri P2 will make its first public appearance at NADA Auto Show 2026.The event will be held at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu from Bhadra 9 to 14.Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd. and Yatri Design Studio have partnered to develop the electric scooter.The scooter has already undergone testing across...
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