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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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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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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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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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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HighlightsBagmati Province FY 2083/84 introduces updated vehicle tax and exemption structure under the Economic Bill 2083EVs up to 50 kW face annual tax increase of NPR 1,500 (private) and NPR 1,000 (public)Tax rates for most other vehicles remain unchanged, signaling targeted fiscal recalibrationLicense application and...
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HighlightsGWM Ora 5 EV launched in Nepal by VG Impex Pvt. Ltd.Two variants priced at NPR 46.99 lakh and NPR 51.99 lakh58.3 kWh LFP battery delivering up to 520 km NEDC range100 kW motor producing 260 Nm torque5-star ANCAP and Euro NCAP safety rating with...
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HighlightsLalitpur Metropolitan City is moving ahead with an electric shuttle bus initiative.The project is aimed at improving urban mobility while reducing emissions.Electric public transport continues to gain momentum across the Kathmandu Valley.The plan aligns with Lalitpur's broader push toward cleaner municipal transportation.The initiative follows several...
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HighlightsKathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office has instructed officers not to shake hands while on duty.The directive was circulated to subordinate traffic units on Tuesday.Officers must greet drivers and service seekers with Namaskar instead.The move follows public complaints and social media criticism.Authorities say handshakes have been...
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HighlightsXPeng MONA L03 officially revealed ahead of its July debut in China.Second model in the MONA family following the highly successful MONA M03.Available with both BEV and EREV powertrains.BEV version produces 245 hp (183 kW).Two battery options, 56 kWh and 69 kWh.Claimed CLTC driving range...
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HighlightsKathmandu Valley public transport network could be reorganized into three route categories.The proposal comes under the Kathmandu Sustainable Urban Transport Project (KSUTP).Existing 200 public transport routes would be revised, merged or replaced.Primary corridors would use 12 to 18-meter buses and dedicated bus lanes.Medium-capacity routes would...
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HighlightsYadea Keeness officially launched in Nepal by Kuzu NepalPriced at Rs 660,000Powered by an 11 kW peak-output electric motorProduces 280 Nm torque and reaches 100 km/hClaimed range of up to 150 km on a full chargeFeatures dual 72V 32Ah lithium-ion batteriesDebuted during the NAIMA Nepal...
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HighlightsRasuwa Customs Office found negligent in handling electric vehicle imports.A monitoring team formed by the Ministry of Finance uncovered procedural lapses.Some EVs were reportedly cleared based solely on documents before physically arriving at customs.13 officials, including the then office chief, face suspension and departmental action.Several...
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