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Committee Begins Review Of 779 EVs Held In Tax Evasion

HighlightsNepal government has formed a committee to investigate 779 electric vehicles seized on suspicion of tax evasion.The move follows a directive from the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.The committee includes representatives from the Ministry of Finance, Department of Customs, Nepal Police,...

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Cimex Responds As EV Import Controversy Sparks Questions In Nepal

HighlightsCimex Inc. has issued a clarification regarding an ongoing EV import controversy.The company says public discussion around vehicle imports has created confusion.BYD's Nepali distributor moved to explain its position and import practices.The issue has drawn attention across Nepal's rapidly expanding EV sector.Questions around import procedures,...

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Bagmati Province Reopens Public Vehicle Registration After Sudden Suspension

HighlightsBagmati Province has resumed registration of new public vehicles.The decision reverses a suspension that had been in place since May 21.Registration will continue under the previous system for now.Transport entrepreneurs had raised concerns over financial losses.The earlier halt followed a directive from the Department of...

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Avatr 07 Arrives in Nepal With Huawei Tech and 650 km Claimed Range

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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Nepal Revises EV Tax Rules Again, Finance Minister Moves to Correct Road Fee Error

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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Can The Industry Keep Affordable EVs Within Reach?

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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Omoda E5 Pro Launches, introductory Rs 49.99 Lakh Price in Nepal

HighlightsOmoda E5 Pro officially launched in Nepal by SPG AutomobilesPowered by a 50.7 kWh battery and 99 kW motorProduces 288 Nm torque with a claimed 350 km WLTP rangeIntroductory price set at Rs 49.99 lakh for the first 50 customersRegular pricing starts from Rs 51.59...

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Nepal’s new budget changes EV taxes from kW-based, to price-based duties.

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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Nepal Raises Road Construction Tax on EVs

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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Simpler EV Tax Structure Considered Ahead Of New Budget

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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Electric scooter imports in Nepal jump 32 percent

HighlightsElectric two-wheeler imports rose 32 percent in Nepal during 20256,852 units imported in 2025, up from 5,172 units in 2024Yadea became Nepal’s top electric scooter importer with 1,030 unitsTVS iQube imports doubled to 881 units through Jagadamba MotorsAther imported 837 units, including the 450 series...

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Aion and XPeng Experience Center Reopens After GenZ Riots in Thapathali

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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Nepal Suspends New Public Vehicle Registrations Across The Country

HighlightsDepartment of Transport Management suspended registration of all new public vehiclesThe restriction includes electric public transport vehiclesOrder issued to all seven provinces and local governmentsAuthorities cited air pollution, congestion and traffic pressureDecision made under Section 24 (3) of the Vehicle and Transport Management ActRegistration freeze...

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Nepal Mobility Expo 2025 Opens Stall Booking With 50 Brands Expected

HighlightsNAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2025 will take place from August 6 to 10 at Bhrikuti MandapOrganizer opened stall booking from May 5 to May 12, 2025Event management and coordination handled by Media Space Solutions Pvt. Ltd.More than 50 automotive brands are expected to participateSeparate halls...

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Nagdhunga Tunnel Staff Recruitment Begins as Nepal Prepares First Road Tunnel Operation

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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New Maruti Electric MPV Spied Testing With e Vitara Design Cues

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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BYD Flaunts Its 3 Wheel Balancing Tech

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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Kathmandu Moves Ahead With Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Plan on Ring Road

HighlightsKathmandu is once again preparing to move ahead with a Bus Rapid Transit system to improve public transportation.The proposed system is focused on the Ring Road corridor, one of the valley’s busiest traffic stretches.The announcement comes as authorities continue experimenting with dedicated rapid bus services...

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MG S6 officially launched in Nepal with 529 km range

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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30Km per Litre Renault Bridger Hybrid SUV Set For 2027

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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