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VinFast launches VF 6 and VF 7 electric SUVs in India

KATHMANDU: VinFast has launched its VF 6 and VF 7 electric SUVs in India. Both SUVs will be assembled at the company’s Thoothukudi plant in Tamil Nadu.  VinFast India is the Indian subsidiary of Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, which…
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Forthing launches Xinghai X5 SUV with 530 km range

KATHMANDU: Chinese automaker Dongfeng’s new energy vehicle (NEV) brand Forthing has launched its latest electric compact SUV, the Xinghai X5. The Xinghai X5, which starts at $21,000, features a bold design with vertical headlamps, slim LED DRLs and a closed-off…
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Charging stations are growing, but reliability still lags

I have been driving an electric vehicle (EV) since 2019, when I became one of Nepal’s first MG ZS EV users. Over the years, I have seen both the promises and pitfalls of EV adoption in this country. My recent…
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Five pulling factors that set BYD Sealion 7 apart

KATHMANDU: After test-driving BYD’s latest premium crossover SUV, the Sealion 7, I felt compelled to share some thoughts on its strengths and weaknesses. Every vehicle has its pros and cons, and the Sealion 7 is no exception. But with BYD…
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Five electric SUVs available under Rs 5 million

KATHMANDU: The entry of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) has sparked fierce competition in the country’s compact SUV market, particularly in the Rs 4–5 million price bracket. Thanks to intense competition among automakers, features previously seen only in premium vehicles, such…