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eTerron 9 pickup with 102 kWh battery set to hit Nepali roads

KATHMANDU: Himalayan Motrox has introduced the eTerron 9, an all-electric pickup truck, in the Nepali market. Available in Luxury and Premium variants, the vehicle boasts a 102 kWh battery—the largest in its segment. It delivers an NEDC range of 560…
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Leapmotor B10 to be unveiled at NAIMA Mobility Expo

KATHMANDU: Leapmotor’s eagerly awaited electric SUV, the B10, is all set to debut in Nepal at the NAIMA Mobility Expo in August. The B10, which created waves at the 2025 Auto Shanghai, is expected to arrive in Nepal within four months,…
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Tighter vehicle loan rules by NRB may slow EV growth

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced stricter regulations on loan investment by hire purchase companies. On Monday, the central bank announced the Fifth Amendment to the “Policy and Procedural Guidelines for Approving Hire Purchase Loan Companies, 2070.” With this…
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973 units across 29 models of 16 EV brands imported in Chaitra

KATHMANDU: The import of 7,967 units in the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2024/25 shows the Nepali electric vehicles (EV) market is experiencing a remarkable surge. This growth reflects the increasing popularity of EVs, with more than four…
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Omoda 3 crossover set for global launch in October

KATHMANDU: Chinese automobile major Chery showcased the Omoda 3 crossover at its recent Omoda/Jaecoo dealer conference in China. The car targets young buyers with its bold, futuristic design. Positioned to rival models like the Kia EV3 and MG 4, the…