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Public Transport Operators Seek Fare Revision After Nepal Fuel Price Cut

HighlightsNepal Yatayat Byabasayi Rastriya Mahasangh has 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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inDrive Nepal Launches Safe Driving Online Course for Driver Partners

HighlightsinDrive has launched a Safe Driving Online Course for driver partners in Nepal.The mobile friendly training takes around 20 minutes to complete.The company aims to reach more than 100,000 drivers across Nepal.Drivers must score 80 percent or higher to earn a completion certificate.The course covers...

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GWM Ora 5 EV launches in Nepal at aggressive pricing with 520 km range promise

HighlightsGWM Ora 5 EV launched in Nepal by VG Impex Pvt. Ltd.Two variants priced at NPR 46.99 lakh and NPR 51.99 lakh58.3 kWh LFP battery delivering up to 520 km NEDC range100 kW motor producing 260 Nm torque5-star ANCAP and Euro NCAP safety rating with...

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Yadea Keeness Arrives in Nepal With 100 km/h Top Speed and 150 km Range

HighlightsYadea Keeness officially launched in Nepal by Kuzu NepalPriced at Rs 660,000Powered by an 11 kW peak-output electric motorProduces 280 Nm torque and reaches 100 km/hClaimed range of up to 150 km on a full chargeFeatures dual 72V 32Ah lithium-ion batteriesDebuted during the NAIMA Nepal...

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Dozer App Targets Nepal’s Monsoon Road Emergencies

HighlightsDozer App has been introduced as a digital platform focused on monsoon-related challenges in Nepal.The service aims to improve access to heavy equipment support during road disruptions and emergency situations.Nepal’s monsoon season regularly brings landslides, flooding and road blockages.The platform is designed to connect users...

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NADA And Traffic Police Unite To Push Safer Roads Across Nepal

HighlightsNADA Automobiles Association of Nepal and traffic authorities have agreed to work together on road safety initiatives.The collaboration focuses on strengthening awareness, safer driving practices and public engagement.Road safety remains a major concern as vehicle ownership continues to grow across Nepal.The agreement reinforces NADA’s long-standing...

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Nepal Moves to Support Electric Buses Through Permit Fee Concessions

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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Suzuki e Vitara price reduced in Nepal as EV competition tightens

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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Hero Xpulse 210 booking opens in Nepal

Highlights• Hero MotoCorp opens booking for the Hero Xpulse 210 in Nepal market• Positioned as an evolution of the popular Xpulse adventure lineup• Focus on off-road capability and everyday ride practicality• Nepal bookings signal early demand ahead of wider rollout cycle• Adventure motorcycle segment sees...

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Bajaj Avenger 220 Street Returns And Nepal Riders Should Pay Attention

HighlightsBajaj Avenger 220 Street relaunched in India at Indian Rs 1,30,172 (ex-showroom)Powered by a proven 220cc air and oil-cooled single-cylinder engineProduces 19.03PS and 17.55NmNow compliant with E20 fuel standardsShares pricing with the Avenger 220 CruiseThe discontinued Avenger Street 160 leaves the 220cc platform as Bajaj's...

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Cimex BYD Charity Foundation Begins With Rs 1 Crore Commitment In Nepal

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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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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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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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 Tightens Ride Sharing Rules With Black Number Plates For Bikes

HighlightsNepal government now requires ride-sharing two-wheelers to carry black number platesRed plate motorcycles and scooters can no longer legally operate ride-sharing servicesAnnual income tax fixed at NPR 3,000 for registered ride-sharing two-wheelers5 percent tax introduced on every ride-sharing transactionRule comes through the government's new economic...

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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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