KATHMANDU: China has exempted sodium-ion batteries from consumption tax until the end of 2028, giving the new technology a temporary edge over lithium-ion batteries, according to CarNewsChina. From September 1, 2026, certain lithium-ion batteries face a 2 percent consumption tax,…

KATHMANDU: Competition among electric vehicle brands in Nepal is bringing a growing range of models to the market. One of the newer entrants is Arcfox, a brand under China’s state-owned BAIC Group. The first Arcfox model introduced in Nepal is…

KATHMANDU: Mahindra’s upcoming BE 7 electric SUV has been spotted charging at a station in Bengaluru, India. New spy images by Rushlane offer a clearer look at the production-spec design of the upcoming model. The camouflaged SUV appears to be…

KATHMANDU: Global mobility and delivery platform inDrive has become the official ride-hailing partner of the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). The T20 cricket tournament is scheduled to take place from October 26 to November 21, 2026. Under…

KATHMANDU: BYD continued to dominate China’s electric vehicle market in October 2026, reporting global passenger vehicle sales of 483,125 units. According to data compiled by CarNewsChina and CnEVPost, BYD’s Dynasty and Ocean series accounted for the largest share of its…