HighlightsGWM Ora 5 wins the 2025 London Design Awards in the Product Design, Automobiles/Vehicles category.The award reinforces GWM's global focus on design, smart mobility and user-centric engineering.The electric SUV recently entered the Nepalese market with a starting price of NPR 4,699,000.58.3 kWh LFP battery delivers...
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HighlightsLumbini Province has continued its annual tax discount for electric vehicles through the Economic Bill 2083.Rental EVs receive a 50 percent reduction in annual vehicle tax.Private EVs continue to receive a 20 percent tax discount.The policy contrasts with tighter EV taxation adopted in some other...
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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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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 transport master plan proposes 9 major bus terminals.Koteshwor-Lokanthali identified as the priority location for a new intercity bus terminal.Modern bus stops proposed every 400 to 600 metres across the Valley.Dedicated bus lanes recommended on major corridors.Plan calls for replacing small, aging public vehicles...
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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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HighlightsDepartment of Transport Management (DoTM) had ordered a halt on new public vehicle registrations nationwide.The suspension applied to both conventional and electric public vehicles.Authorities cited rising congestion, air pollution and poor transport management as key reasons.The decision triggered criticism from transport operators and provincial governments.Bagmati...
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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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HighlightsElectric buses are expected to receive concessions on route permit charges.The move is aimed at encouraging wider adoption of electric public transport.Authorities are looking for ways to make EV bus operations more financially attractive.The proposal arrives as Nepal continues its transition toward cleaner mobility.Route permit...
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HighlightsMadhes Pradesh is moving ahead with plans to develop EV charging stations in partnership with the private sector.The initiative aims to strengthen charging infrastructure as electric vehicle adoption accelerates across Nepal.Public-private collaboration is emerging as the preferred model for reducing investment risk and speeding deployment.Charging...
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HighlightsNAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo is scheduled for August 5 at Bhrikuti Mandap.NADA Auto Show 2026 will begin on August 19 at the same venue.The industry split follows the formation of NAIMA by former NADA leaders.Major brands have aligned themselves with different associations.Dealers face higher exhibition costs...
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HighlightsBYD has been added to a US Department of Defense list of companies allegedly linked to China's military.The designation does not immediately impose sanctions on the EV manufacturer.BYD says the claim lacks factual basis and rejects the military affiliation label.The company stated the designation will...
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HighlightsSuzuki e Vitara prices reduced by Rs 100,000 across all variants in NepalEntry-level e Vitara Delta now costs Rs 4.899 millionPrice adjustment follows recent government changes to BEV customs duty and tax ratesFour variants remain available: Delta, Zeta, Alpha and Alpha DTAvailable with 49 kWh...
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HighlightsIME electric city bus reportedly coming to Nepal’s urban transport ecosystemIME Group expands into public electric mobility spaceFocus on urban clean transport transition in Kathmandu and major citiesPart of a wider shift toward electric vehicle adoption in NepalPotential impact on public transport modernization and emissions...
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HighlightsCimex BYD Charity Foundation officially launched in Nepal.Cimex Inc. committed an initial Rs 1 crore to start operations.BYD will contribute Rs 10,000 for every vehicle delivered after the foundation's launch.Foundation will focus on education, healthcare and sustainable development.Hari Bansha Acharya backed the initiative during the...
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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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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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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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