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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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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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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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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HighlightsYatri P2 spotted undergoing real-world road testingMarks a key development stage for Yatri MotorcyclesTesting indicates progress toward eventual production readinessFocus remains on performance validation and reliabilityRepresents Nepal’s growing ambition in electric mobilityBuilds on momentum from earlier Yatri P1Signals increasing maturity of local EV engineeringFrom Prototype...
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HighlightsServo lubricant production has officially started in NepalBacked by Indian Oil Corporation, a long-standing fuel partner in the regionMarks a shift toward local manufacturing of automotive consumablesLinked with Nepal Oil Corporation distribution ecosystemAims to improve supply stability and reduce dependency on importsTargets both automotive and...
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HighlightsBajaj Auto and Triumph Motorcycles deepen their global partnershipIndia positioned as a global export hub for mid-capacity motorcyclesJointly developed models now rolling out to international marketsFocus on cost efficiency and global scaleManufacturing centered in India for worldwide distributionStrategic shift strengthens India’s role in the premium...
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HighlightsSeven individuals arrested in Nepal for possessing 53 vehicle blue booksCase points to organized middlemen networks in the used vehicle marketBlue books linked to multiple vehicles suggesting illegal resale practicesGrowing concern over vehicle ownership fraud in NepalBuyers in the used car and motorcycle segment face...
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Highlights CF Moto 250 Dual EFI officially launched by Rishi Trade Center in Kathmandu Launch price set at Rs 5,49,900 249cc single‑cylinder fuel‑injection engine promises strong torque and fuel efficiency Ground clearance of 245 mm makes it ready for both city streets and off‑road tracks...
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Highlights Kawasaki files a patent for a modular mounting system that lets multiple motor types share a single frame Patent disclosed on Mar 9 2026, referenced by Cycle World Design echoes the Z e-1 and Ninja e-1 steel‑trellis chassis Subframe split into upper and lower...
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Highlights Royal Enfield announces the launch of its first electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6, for Nepal. Production‑ready model confirmed after road tests in Chennai and cold‑weather trials in Ladakh. Classic cruiser styling paired with a grid‑fork front suspension – first for an electric bike....
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Highlights BYD unveils a sulfide solid‑state battery capable of 10,000 charge cycles Battery targets electric two‑wheelers, promising faster charging and longer life 2027 slated for the first model launch with the new cell 2030 earmarked for mass‑scale production across BYD’s portfolio If the claim holds,...
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Highlights Kalashnikov (the famed AK‑47 rifle maker) unveils the IZH Enduro electric motorcycle Launch slated for early 2026, with production in Russia Two motor options: 3 kW and 5 kW brushless IPMSM units Top speed 120 km/h, single‑charge range up to 100 km Unique flat‑bed...
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Highlights TVS Motors files a design patent in India for the FSX Theo electric motorcycle concept seen at EICMA 2025. Patent image shows a rectangular‑shaped fuel‑tank‑area now housing a battery pack, covered by a heat‑shield. The bike adopts a U‑shaped suspension, belt‑drive and a mid‑mount...
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Highlights Hero Splendor XTEC 125 moves to a BS‑6 compliant engine and its price climbs from Rs 2,56,900 to Rs 2,66,900. Honda Expols 200 Pro follows suit, adding Rs 13,000 to the OBD‑II variant, now priced at Rs 5,19,900. Both models retain the same chassis...
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Highlights Two-wheeler market in Nepal registers a 25.20% import growth in FY 2082/83 (first six months). 135,747 units of motorcycles and scooters landed at the border, a rise of 27,328 units over the same period last year. 79.52% of those arrivals are unassembled (CKD) kits...
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Highlights Ather 450 electric scooter used for a 6,000 km round‑trip from Goa to Kathmandu Expedition started on 9 January 2026 and covered four major way‑points: Gorakhpur, Butwal, Chitwan, Kathmandu Ride recorded for the Asia Book of Records as the longest electric scooter journey by...
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Highlights Hero files Indian patent for its debut electric motorcycle, code‑named VZX Collaboration with US brand Zero and Indian brand Vida drives development VZX will sit on a brand‑new electric platform, not Zero’s existing architecture Design cues include naked‑sport styling, aggressive street‑fighter looks Features promised: LED head‑lamp,...
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HighlightsHero MotoCorp is working on radar based safety features for motorcycles and scootersTechnology developed with global automotive supplier ValeoBrings car-like ADAS features to mass market two wheelersIncludes collision warnings, blind spot alerts, and lane assistanceExpected to roll out across ICE and electric models, including Vida...
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HighlightsMotorcycle prices in Nepal increased by 8 to 15 percent in 2024–2025New Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission rules raised manufacturing and import costsBS4 motorcycles phased out across most brandsCommuter bikes saw price hikes of Rs 15,000 to Rs 30,000Dealers expect further increases once old...
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