KATHMANDU: The 2025 J.D. Power New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Product Quality Index has ranked Aito, Mercedes-Benz, and Tesla as the top three brands for overall quality, while BYD’s main brand placed slightly below the industry average. The study covered 57…

KATHMANDU: Daihatsu Motor has introduced electric versions of its mini commercial vans, the e-Hijet Cargo and e-Atrai, offering a claimed driving range of 257 km, the highest in Japan’s mini commercial EV segment, according to Nikkei Asia. The launch marks…

KATHMANDU: Deepal electric vehicles in Nepal now come with an extended warranty, offering longer coverage on key EV components. MAW Vriddhi Autocorp, the authorized distributor of Deepal in Nepal, has announced an extended warranty for Deepal EV batteries and motors.…

KATHMANDU: Geely has launched the 2026 model of the EX5 electric SUV in the Nepali market. The vehicle has been introduced by LRR Motors. Unlike the common practice of introducing new model-year vehicles in the middle of the year, LRR…

KATHMANDU: Chinese researchers have reported a major advance in solid-state battery technology with the development of a new “breathable” silicon anode. The study was led by Professor Chen Wanghua of Ningbo University, in collaboration with Ningbo University of Technology and…