KATHMANDU: Many dealers in Nepal promote electric vehicles as low-maintenance vehicles, claiming that owners only need to service the tires, wiper blades and cabin air filter. It, however, tells only part of the story. Indeed, EVs generally require less maintenance…

KATHMANDU: The Department of Customs (DoC) has directed all customs offices to prevent tax evasion while importing electric microbuses. In a recent circular, the DoC instructed all customs offices to measure the seat size of vehicles according to the standards…

KATHMANDU: A new government report has revealed that electric vehicle (EV) importers in Nepal have been misreporting motor power ratings to evade higher taxes. The 62nd Annual Report of the Auditor General states that some importers have been underreporting the…

KATHMANDU: Electric vehicle (EV) importers are rushing to bring in large volumes of EVs, anticipating a potential tax hike through the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025/26. The government is bringing the budget for the new fiscal year on…

KATHMANDU: The world is seeing a paradigm shift toward cleaner energy solutions as the use of alternative energy is on the rise. This has driven the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) globally. This transition presents complex challenges for countries like…