KATHMANDU: Nepal imported more than 5,000 passenger cars, jeeps and vans in Ashoj (mid-September to mid-October), the third month of the current fiscal year 2026/27.
According to data released by the Department of Customs on Wednesday, a total of 5,057 four-wheelers were imported during the month.
The imports included 3,802 electric vehicles, 1,083 petrol-powered vehicles, 84 diesel vehicles, nine petrol-hybrid vehicles and 137 vehicles under other categories.
Automobile importers brought in a large number of vehicles to deliver units booked during the recent NAIMA Mobility Expo and NADA Auto Show. They also increased imports ahead of major festivals, including Dashain and Tihar.
The total value of passenger cars, jeeps and vans imported in Ashoj stood at Rs 9.47 billion. The government collected Rs 7.73 billion in revenue from these imports.
Electric vehicles accounted for the largest share of imports. A total of 3,802 electric cars, jeeps and vans worth Rs 8.35 billion entered Nepal during the month. The government collected Rs 4.87 billion in revenue from EV imports.
Meanwhile, 1,083 petrol-powered vehicles worth Rs 790 million were imported in Ashoj.
The country also imported 84 diesel vehicles worth around Rs 185 million. Revenue from diesel vehicle imports amounted to Rs 540 million, according to the department’s data.
Imports of petrol-hybrid vehicles stood at nine units, valued at Rs 37.8 million. In addition, 137 vehicles classified under other categories, worth Rs 115.9 million, entered Nepal during the month.
