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China Cuts EV Export Tax Rebate From 13% to 9%, Could Prices Rise in Nepal?

HighlightsChina's Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration announced a reduction in the VAT export rebate for new energy vehicles on October 12, 2026.The rebate rate will fall from 13% to 9%, effective April 1, 2027.The policy applies to new energy vehicles covered by...

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Jetour T1 Nepal Launch, Price, Specifications and Features Explained

HighlightsJetour T1 i-DM plug-in hybrid SUV bookings are open in Nepal through Laxmi Motorhub.The reported starting price is Rs 1,42,96,000.Power comes from a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and an electric motor.The petrol engine produces 100 kW (136 PS) and 220 Nm of torque, while the...

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River Indie Electric Scooter Gets Its First Nepal Store in Kathmandu

HighlightsRiver Mobility has opened its first international store in Nepal, marking its first retail expansion beyond India.The new outlet is located at Narayan Chaur, Naxal, Kathmandu, in partnership with Vishal Group.The store offers test rides, bookings and accessories for the River Indie electric scooter.The Indie...

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BYD Atto 2 Essential Launched in Nepal at Rs 45.95 Lakh

HighlightsBYD Atto 2 Essential has joined the electric SUV lineup in Nepal as a more affordable alternative to the Premium variant.Cimex Inc., BYD's official distributor in Nepal, has set its price at Rs 4.595 million.The Essential costs Rs 304,000 less than the Premium variant.It uses...

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Dashain Tihar 2083 Vehicle Offers in Nepal, Discounts Upto Rs 12 Lakh

HighlightsXPeng G6 leads the reported car offers with a discount of up to Rs 12 lakh.Honda cars are advertised with cash discounts of up to Rs 10 lakh, alongside insurance and road tax benefits.GAC Aion offers benefits worth up to Rs 9 lakh on its...

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Bharatpur EV Fire Raises Fresh Safety Questions

HighlightsAn electric car caught fire on the East-West Highway in Bharatpur Metropolitan City–9 on Friday morning, September 11, 2026.The driver was found dead inside the vehicle after the fire was extinguished.Police said the body was badly burnt, making it difficult to establish the deceased's identity.The...

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Automakers Are Putting Gas Engines Back Into EVs to Solve Range Anxiety

HighlightsHyundai, Ford and Stellantis are preparing extended-range electric vehicles, or EREVs, for the U.S. market.An EREV uses electric motors to drive the vehicle, while a gasoline engine works as a generator to recharge the battery.The Ram 1500 REV is targeting up to 690 miles of...

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133 EVs Enter Nepal Through Korala in Bhadra as Importers Reroute Deliveries

Highlights133 electric vehicles reached Nepal through the Korala border in Bhadra, with customs clearance underway.The surge comes after Rasuwagadhi and Tatopani were closed, forcing China-focused automobile importers to find another route.Importers are diverting vehicles originally planned for the two traditional checkpoints and are also opening...

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Kaiyi Nepal Sends Three Truckloads of Relief to Bhotekoshi Flood Victims

HighlightsKaiyi Nepal has provided relief materials to people affected by the Bhotekoshi flood.GO Automobile and Laxmi e-Mobility, the official distributors of Kaiyi in Nepal, jointly arranged the support.The relief package included mattresses, bedding and gas stoves.A total of three truckloads of relief materials were supplied.The...

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NADA Auto Show 2026 All 53 Brands Prices Performance and Best Buys

HighlightsNADA Auto Show 2026 runs from August 25 to 30 at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, with NADA reporting 53 vehicle-brand entries across passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles and two-wheelers. The passenger-vehicle field is led by new EVs and includes Deepal, BYD, Geely, Nammi, Tata, Suzuki, Riddara, Avatr,...

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MG Hector Tomahawk EV Launches in India With 150 kW Motor and Seven Seats

HighlightsJSW MG Hector Tomahawk EV is a new seven seat electric SUV launched in India.Bookings are now open in India at a starting price of Rs 19.49 lakh.The SUV uses MG's ADAPT platform, the company's advanced electric vehicle architecture.Power comes from a 150 kW electric...

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BYD and Cimex Commit Rs 7 Crore for Nepal Flood Victims

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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More Than 700 EVs Lost as Bhotekoshi Flood Hits Nepal Auto Trade

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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Yamaha XSR155 Launches in Nepal With Retro Style

HighlightsYamaha XSR155 has officially started sales in Nepal through MAW Rides.The motorcycle made its Nepal debut through NADA Auto Show 2026.It uses a 155cc single-cylinder VVA engine producing 18.4 PS and 14.2 Nm.Prices start at Rs. 5,39,900 for the Red variant and rise to Rs....

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Yatri P2 Pre Booking Opens With 157km Range

HighlightsYatri P2 pre booking is now open at NADA Auto Show 2026.The Nepal developed and produced electric scooter uses a 10kW motor.Buyers will have three battery choices, 3kWh, 3.7kWh and 5.2kWh.The largest battery is claimed to deliver 157km on a single charge.A 3.3kW DC fast...

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Nammi Vigo E2 Launched in Nepal With DIscounted Price and 350 km Range

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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Long Awaited Sipradi Yatri P2 Electric Scooter Launches in Nepal

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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Tata Punch EV Facelift Launches Across Nepal With 468 Km Range

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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Tata Sierra EV Arrives in Nepal Ahead of NADA Auto Show 2026

HighlightsTata Sierra EV has arrived in Nepal through Sipradi Trading.The electric SUV will be publicly introduced at NADA Auto Show 2026 from Bhadra 9.India-spec battery options include 63 kWh and 75 kWh packs.Tata claims up to 665 km of range on a single charge.A 15-minute...

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New Leapmotor T03 Brings 50 kW Motor and 403 km Range

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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