HighlightsAvatr 07 officially enters the Nepali market through MAW VriddhiPremium electric SUV developed through the Avatr ecosystem backed by Changan, CATL and Huawei82.16 kWh LFP battery delivers a claimed 650 km CLTC range343 PS and 365 Nm from a rear-mounted electric motorExpected pricing is around...
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HighlightsNepal Government plans another amendment to its recently announced EV taxation framework.Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle says the Road Development Fee on EVs below Rs 5 million will be corrected.RDF expected to fall from 5% to 2.5% for vehicles priced under Rs 5 million.The change...
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HighlightsNepal has replaced its motor-capacity-based EV taxation system with a new CIF value-based structure.Customs duty is now fixed at 20% across all electric vehicles.Excise duty, previously ranging from 5% to 50%, has been completely scrapped.A new Clean Infrastructure Fee ranging from 2.5% to 112.5% has...
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HighlightsNepal will now calculate EV taxes based on vehicle value instead of motor powerThe policy was announced in the Fiscal Year 2026/27 national budgetFinance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle says the old system distorted the marketA new Green Tax replaces multiple existing customs-related chargesThe government also...
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HighlightsNepal has increased road construction and maintenance taxation linked to EV ownershipEntry-level EV buyers are expected to feel the biggest impactCustoms duty on smaller EVs already sits at 15%EV financing rules were tightened earlier through lower LTV limitsIndustry groups fear policy instability could slow market...
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HighlightsNepal is considering a simplified EV tax structure ahead of the 2026/27 budgetProposal could merge the current 51 kW to 200 kW categories into one tax slabCurrent system charges different customs and excise duties across motor power bracketsFinance Minister is expected to unveil the budget...
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HighlightsCG Motors has reopened the Aion and XPeng Experience Center in ThapathaliAion Y, Aion V Luxury and XPeng G6 are currently on displayAion Y delivers 225 Nm torque from a 100 kW motorAion V Luxury claims a 650 km range from a 75.3 kWh batteryXPeng...
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HighlightsXiaomi YU7 launched in China as the brand’s first SUVBase model priced at 253,500 yuan, below Tesla Model YThree trims introduced, YU7 Standard, Pro and MaxTop claimed CLTC driving range reaches 835 kmXiaomi recorded 200,000 orders in three minutesLei Jun openly positioned YU7 against Tesla’s...
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Highlights2026 Tata Tiago facelift will launch on May 28, 2026Updated hatchback revealed alongside the refreshed Tiago EVBoth models receive redesigned LED lighting and revised front fascia1.2-litre petrol and CNG powertrains expected to continue unchangedEV version likely to retain existing battery pack optionsCabin upgrades expected with...
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HighlightsNagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel operation staffing process has officially started150 personnel proposed for round-the-clock tunnel management10 joint venture companies initially applied through global tender7 companies passed technical evaluation stageMain tunnel length stands at 2.7 kilometresEmergency tunnel stretches 2.6 kilometresSecurity unit will deploy 64 staff, largest workforce inside...
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HighlightsHonda ZR-V e:HEV teased ahead of May 22 debutExpected to arrive as a CBU importHybrid setup likely uses a 2.0-litre e:HEV powertrainPositioned above the Honda Elevate in the lineupTeaser confirms L-shaped LED DRLs and roof railsWill rival Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tiguan R-LineHonda expected to...
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HighlightsNepal Oil Corporation has issued an 11-point directive to official petroleum sellers across the country.Fuel stations have been given a seven-day deadline to comply with the new operational and safety requirements.The corporation has warned dealers of action under the Petroleum Seller Regulation 2075, including amendments.Key...
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HighlightsMaruti Suzuki has been spotted testing a new electric MPV internally linked to the YMC codenameThe upcoming EV appears to borrow several design cues from the e VitaraSpy images reveal a large MPV body style with a familiar Maruti silhouette18-inch alloy wheels and EV-specific styling...
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Highlights2026 Bao 5 Flash Charging Edition launched at 305,800 yuan2026 Bao 8 Flash Charging Edition launched at 419,800 yuanBoth SUVs receive second-generation Blade Battery technologyDiSus-P Ultra intelligent hydraulic body control debuts on these modelsBao 5 delivers up to 1,310 km combined CLTC rangeBao 8 claims...
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HighlightsChandika Prasad Bhatta resigned as Executive Director of Nepal Oil CorporationResignation submitted to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies on WednesdayThe government is moving to revoke earlier political appointments through a new ordinanceBhatta was appointed by the Cabinet on February 18, 2024He had previously...
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HighlightsKerung-Kathmandu railway study has entered its second phaseKathmandu-Raxaul railway final location survey is being finalizedThe proposed Raxaul route will span 140.79 kmThe railway is expected to include 32 tunnels and 124 major bridgesConstruction cost estimate for Raxaul-Kathmandu railway stands at around Rs 400 billion, excluding...
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HighlightsMG S6 officially launched in Nepal through Paramount Motors77 kWh battery pack with up to 529 km WLTP rangePrice set for 69 Lakhs 99 Thousand RupeesRear-wheel-drive setup expected for Nepal market180 kW motor producing 350 Nm torque internationallyDC fast charging support up to 144 kW0...
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HighlightsRenault Bridger to receive a new 1.2-litre hybrid engineHybrid setup expected to use a 3-cylinder Miller cycle petrol enginePowertrain being developed with Horse PowertrainFuel efficiency target reportedly close to 30kplBridger will sit in the highly competitive compact SUV segmentLaunch timeline expected by end of 2027Platform...
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HighlightsSuzuki Swift Hydrogen showcased at the Vienna Motor Symposium 2026Uses a 1.4-litre four-cylinder hydrogen combustion engineTechnology developed jointly with Austrian engineering firm AVLNot a fuel-cell EV, hydrogen is burned directly inside the engineEngine reportedly produces 100 kW and 220 NmDemonstrates hydrogen tech in an affordable...
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HighlightsTVS iQube S 2026 introduced with updated features and positioningFocus on smart connectivity and urban usabilityTargets growing electric scooter segmentBuilds on the existing iQube platformEmphasis on daily commuting practicalityStrengthens TVS presence in EV marketSignals intensifying competition in entry electric scootersTVS iQube S 2026 steps forward,...
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