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Who Should Pay for Nepal’s EV Battery Recycling

HighlightsNepal’s EV battery management is becoming an urgent policy issue as electric vehicle adoption expands.Three industry perspectives point to different responsibilities for importers, consumers, government and specialist recyclers.One proposal calls for EV importers to make mandatory investments in battery management based on sales volume.Another argues...

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Nepal Rastra Bank Says Auto Loan Credit Bubble Risk Remains Low

HighlightsNepal Rastra Bank director Satyendra Subedi says the risk of an auto-loan credit bubble does not currently appear high.Hire-purchase lending stands at Rs 1.42 trillion out of total credit of Rs 60 trillion.Hire-purchase lending has grown 10 percent compared with the previous year.The current loan-to-value...

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Kia Syros EV Booking Opens in Nepal at Rs 35.90 Lakh

HighlightsKia Syros EV booking is now open in Nepal through Continental Trading.The official price is Rs 37.90 lakh, while the first 100 customers can get it for Rs 35.90 lakh.Nepal initially gets the 42 kWh battery version with a claimed range of 443 km on...

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MG HS PHEV Arrives in Nepal With 120 km Electric Range"

HighlightsMG HS PHEV and HEV versions have started sales in Nepal.The PHEV is priced at NPR 1 crore 39 lakh 99,000, while the HEV is priced at NPR 1 crore 19 lakh 99,000.Both versions receive a NPR 3 lakh discount at the stated prices.The hybrid...

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Leapmotor T03 Gets a Smaller Motor and Lower Price in Nepal

HighlightsLeapmotor T03 gets a new 50 kW electric motor in Nepal.The new version is priced at Rs. 31.99 lakh, Rs. 2 lakh below the 70 kW T03.It retains the 37.3 kWh battery and claimed 403 km CLTC range.The T03 measures 3,620 mm long, with a...

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Triumph Speed T4 Arrives in Nepal With a 350cc Engine

HighlightsTriumph Speed T4 has been introduced in Nepal by Hansraj Hulaschand & Company.The new motorcycle carries a NPR 649900 price tag.It uses a 350cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine.Output stands at 28.6 bhp at 7500 rpm and 31 Nm at 5500 rpm.A 6-speed gearbox sends power to...

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iCAR V27 Hybrid SUV Arrives in Nepal Ahead of Naima Mobility Expo Debut

HighlightsiCAR V27 SUV from Chery Automobile Group's sub brand has arrived in Nepal.The rugged hybrid SUV uses EREV technology with a 1.5 liter turbo petrol engine and electric drive system.It features a 34.3 kWh CATL LFP battery pack with a claimed pure electric range of...

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Nepal's Biggest Auto Season Begins as Over 12 New Models Arrive

HighlightsMore than a dozen new passenger vehicles are entering Nepal ahead of the country's two major auto exhibitions.NAIMA Mobility Expo 2026 begins on Tuesday, Shrawan 26, with several global models making their Nepal debut.NADA Auto Show 2026 will follow less than two weeks later with...

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Tata Punch EV Earns Five Star Bharat NCAP Rating Before It Arrives In Nepal

HighlightsTata Punch EV has secured a five star Bharat NCAP safety rating.The facelift model achieved 31.09 out of 32 for adult occupant protection.It scored 45 out of 49 for child occupant protection.Electronic Stability Control, curtain airbags, pedestrian protection and seatbelt reminders are offered as standard.The...

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DOT Nepal Clears Driving License Printing Backlog, Renewal Notice Issued for Expiring Cards

HighlightsNepal Department of Transport Management says all previously pending driving licence cards have now been printed.2,747,253 licence cards had been dispatched to the respective transport offices by 7 Shrawan through the postal system.Licences with less than one year of validity remaining have not been printed.Drivers...

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Coming Soon to Nepal, GWM Tank 300L Pre Sales Begin Ahead of July Launch

HighlightsGreat Wall Motor has opened pre sales for the Tank 300L in China from July 6.Official sales are scheduled to begin on July 19.The updated SUV introduces 553 engineering revisions, with more than half of the components completely redeveloped.Features include a 12.3 inch digital instrument...

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NRB Signals Easier EV Bus Loans to Accelerate Nepal's Public Transport

HighlightsNepal Rastra Bank has announced a policy to ease financing for large electric public transport vehicles.The announcement came alongside the Monetary Policy for FY 2083/84 unveiled by Governor Dr. Bishwanath Paudel.The central bank will introduce a special Loan to Value (LTV) policy for electric vehicles...

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11 Bridges Planned for Bheri Corridor Road Project in Nepal

HighlightsBheri Corridor road project has invited tenders for the construction of 11 permanent bridges.The bridges will be built along the Jajarkot, Dunai, Marim, Tinje, Dho road section.Construction will cover RCC and Prestressed Concrete (PSC) bridge structures.The works have been divided into six contract packages.Nepali contractors...

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Tata Sumo Could Return as a Premium Urban SUV

HighlightsTata Motors is reportedly considering the return of the Tata Sumo as a premium SUV.The revival is linked to the company's broader product roadmap through March 2031.Tata plans to introduce 10 new passenger vehicles, including 6 ICE models and 4 EVs.The new Sumo is expected...

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New Bajaj Pulsar 150 BS6 With ABS Launches in Nepal

HighlightsBajaj Pulsar 150 BS6 with ABS is now on sale in Nepal.Hansraj Hulaschand & Company has introduced the updated model.Double Disc variant is priced at NPR 380,900.Single Disc variant costs NPR 367,900.149cc air-cooled engine produces 13.8 bhp and 13.4 Nm.Updated model gains new graphics, fresh...

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Made in Nepal Yatri P2 Set for First Public Debut at NADA Auto Show 2026

HighlightsYatri P2 will make its first public appearance at NADA Auto Show 2026.The event will be held at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu from Bhadra 9 to 14.Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd. and Yatri Design Studio have partnered to develop the electric scooter.The scooter has already undergone testing across...

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Nepal Cuts Long Distance Bus Fares by Just 2 Percent Despite Sharp Fuel Price Drop

HighlightsNepal's Department of Transport Management has reduced long distance public transport fares by 2 percent.The decision comes despite an more than 18 percent decline in fuel prices.The department's own fare adjustment framework states fares should be reviewed automatically when fuel prices change by 5 percent...

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Public Transport Operators Seek Fare Revision After Nepal Fuel Price Cut

HighlightsNepal Yatayat Byabasayi Rastriya Mahasanghhas urged the government to adjust public transport fares under the existing automatic pricing mechanism.Nepal Oil Corporation reduced petrol prices by Rs 20 per litre and diesel/kerosene prices by Rs 30 per litre.The revised fuel prices came into effect from Wednesday...

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Petrol Pumps Shut Across Kathmandu After Nepal Oil Corporation Cuts Fuel Prices

HighlightsNepal Oil Corporation has reduced the prices of multiple petroleum products effective immediately.Petrol prices have been cut by Rs 20 per litre.Diesel and kerosene prices have fallen by Rs 30 per litre.Domestic aviation fuel is cheaper by Rs 40 per litre, while LPG has been...

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Domestic Airfares Drop Across Nepal After Fuel Price Cut

HighlightsNepal Oil Corporation has reduced the price of domestic aviation fuel by Rs 40 per litre.Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has revised the airfare fuel surcharge effective Wednesday (Asar 17).Domestic airfares have become cheaper after the reduction in the fuel surcharge.The biggest fare reduction reaches...

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