KATHMANDU: Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) makers reported strong sales in September 2026, with BYD leading the market by a wide margin. Leapmotor ranked second, followed by Changan’s Nevo brand, according to Chinese media reports. BYD sold 456,713 passenger vehicles…

KATHMANDU: BMW is preparing to launch a new entry-level electric vehicle in 2028. The new model will be the most affordable EV based on the company’s Neue Klasse platform. BMW confirmed the plan during its Capital Markets Day on Wednesday.…

KATHMANDU: The government is preparing to regulate the tax exemptions provided on deep-cycle lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and clean tempos. The Ministry of Forests and Environment has prepared drafts of two separate procedures for this purpose.…

KATHMANDU: There is a price difference of around Rs 700,000 between the Jaecoo J5 and J5 Pro available in Nepal under the Omoda/Jaecoo brand. The company opened bookings for the J5 Pro at the NAIMA Mobility Expo at a regular…

KATHMANDU: Only few days remain for Dashain, with Ghatasthapana scheduled for October 11. However, vehicle importers are facing uncertainty over supplies as all major border points used to import vehicles from China remain closed or disrupted. The Rasuwagadhi border has…