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Nepal achieves major milestone with 1,000 DC charging stations

KATHMANDU: Nepal has achieved a significant milestone in its electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, with over 1,000 DC fast chargers now installed across the country. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), in collaboration with private sector companies, has spearheaded the development of…
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Can Indian EVs compete with China’s tech and scale?

KATHMANDU: With Chinese electric vehicles rapidly gaining dominance in Nepal, representatives from the Automobile Association of India visited Nepal during the NADA Auto Show 2024. Their visit was not just limited to the Auto Show; they held important discussions with…
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One year of Omoda E5 in Nepal

KATHMANDU: It has been a year since the Omoda E5 electric SUV hit Nepali roads. After initially arriving as a demo unit for test drives and feedback, official sales began in March 2024. Since then, the vehicle has made a…
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Electric vans driving change in public transport

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s public transportation sector is undergoing a significant transformation with the rise of electric vans. Once dominated by fuel-powered microbuses, the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is not only reducing fuel costs and pollution but also offering a cleaner,…
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Proton e.MAS 7 test drive: can It outshine the competition?

KATHMANDU: Proton officially entered Nepali electric vehicle market with the launch of its first EV, the e.MAS 7, at a special event on March 24, 2025. Originally built in China as the Geely Galaxy E5 crossover SUV, the vehicle is…