KATHMANDU: The government is preparing a strategy to install EV charging stations at petrol pumps across Nepal as part of its plan to increase domestic electricity consumption. The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation has included the provision in…

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s Office of the Auditor General has asked the government to establish a clear standard for verifying motor power of electric vehicles imported into the country for customs duty assessment. Publishing its 63rd Annual Report on Friday, the Auditor…

KATHMANDU: The Gandaki Province Government has capped the number of four-wheelers a single ride-sharing company can register at 300 units. The provision has been introduced through an amendment to the ‘Gandaki Province Ride-Sharing (Regulation and Management) Regulations 2025.’ The amended…

KATHMANDU: Nepal will need at least 10,000 EV charging stations by 2030 to support the rapid growth of electric vehicles, according to a government study report. The use of electric vehicles is rising fast in Nepal. EV adoption in private…

KATHMANDU: The government has identified 14 major opportunities from the growing use of electric vehicles in Nepal. The opportunities are mentioned in a recently published study report prepared by a government task force. Nepal’s EV market has grown rapidly in…