KATHMANDU: Customs duties on electric vehicles (EVs) in Nepal are calculated based on motor power-just like engine displacement (cc) for petrol and diesel vehicles. To keep prices low, EV importers often opt for smaller motors, typically around 99 kW, to…

Dear Readers, As we enter the New Year 2082 BS, we at MeroAuto are thrilled to announce the launch of our English edition at en.meroauto.com. For years, MeroAuto has been your trusted source for automotive news, reviews, and insights in…

Few days ago, a test drive of the all-wheel-drive JAEECO J6 model was underway at the Gokarna Golf Resort. At the resort, Shatyaman Shrestha, a resident of Shankhamul, was asking his friend, “Which EV is the right choice?” Curious, I…

By Anjan Shrestha The automobile sector in Nepal is fraught with challenges. These challenges are often shaped by shifting government policies. New sets of challenges emerge with every change in government policies. Laws and policies formulated by the Ministry of…

KATHMANDU: Road accidents in Nepal are increasing at an alarming rate. The number of accidents is rising with every passing year due to poorly constructed roads, lack of regular inspections and maintenance of motor vehicles, reckless driving and frequent violations…