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Battery swapping or charging stations: which is better for Nepal?

KATHMANDU: Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is rapidly increasing in Nepal. EVs now account for around 70% of new car sales, surpassing internal combustion engine vehicles. This shift has been driven primarily by government tax exemptions. Other contributing factors include growing…
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Golchhas Strengthen Premium Motorcycle Line-Up

KATHMANDU: Golchha Organization, one of Nepal’s oldest business houses, has long been a key player in the country’s two-wheelers market. Through its subsidiary Hansraj Hulash Chand & Company, the group currently distributes four major motorcycle brands in the Nepali market.…
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Riddara 4WD electric pickup truck now on Nepali roads

KATHMANDU: CG Motors has officially launched the all-wheel drive variant of Riddara RD-6 electric pickup truck in the Nepali market. Riddara is a sub-brand under the Chinese automobile behemoth Geely. The company unveiled the vehicle’s pricing and launched its test…
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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…