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Nepal’s five most-imported electric SUVs of 2026

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s electric vehicle market is increasingly shifting from small hatchbacks to compact and mid-size SUVs. SUVs now account for a significant share of EV imports in the country. Import data from January 1 to August 15, 2026, shows that…
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Hyundai’s new compact EV spotted with Pleos Connect system

KATHMANDU: Hyundai is preparing a new sub-4-metre electric SUV for the Indian market. The upcoming EV, internally codenamed HE1i, has been spotted during road testing with Hyundai’s new-generation Pleos Connect infotainment system. The new electric SUV is expected to make…
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Audi A2 e-tron revealed with 646 km range

KATHMANDU: Audi has revealed the new A2 e-tron as its entry-level electric vehicle. The compact EV offers up to 646 km of WLTP range and starts at around USD 45,000 in Germany. The A2 name returns to Audi after more…
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EV imports pick up through Korala border

KATHMANDU: More electric vehicles are now entering Nepal via the Korala border point in Mustang. The shift has come after the Rasuwagadhi and Tatopani border points, which are major entry routes for vehicles from China, were closed. Importers have started…