KATHMANDU: Nepal is witnessing a steady decline in the import of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars as new electric vehicles (EVs) flood global markets. With EV imports growing with every passing month, the second-hand EV market is also beginning to…

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: Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is rapidly increasing in Nepal. EVs now account for around 70% of new car sales, surpassing internal combustion engine vehicles. This shift has been driven primarily by government tax exemptions. Other contributing factors include growing…

KATHMANDU: Golchha Organization, one of Nepal’s oldest business houses, has long been a key player in the country’s two-wheelers market. Through its subsidiary Hansraj Hulash Chand & Company, the group currently distributes four major motorcycle brands in the Nepali market.…