KATHMANDU: Petrol-powered passenger cars are continuing to lose ground in Nepal as electric vehicles rapidly expand their share of the market. A total of 14,773 four-wheelers were imported into Nepal in the fiscal year 2025/26 (FY 2082/83). Most of these…

KATHMANDU : Ground clearance has become one of the most important factors for electric vehicle buyers in Nepal. With many roads still uneven and speed breakers often poorly designed, buyers are increasingly looking for EVs that can handle rough terrain…

KATHMANDU: Kia has released a teaser confirming that it will introduce a new battery electric vehicle (BEV) and a hybrid SUV in the Indian market. While the company has not officially revealed the models, they are expected to be the…

KATHMANDU: Malaysia has introduced stricter rules for importing completely built-up (CBU) electric vehicles, making it harder for many affordable Chinese EV brands to bring new models into the country, according to Malaysian media reports. The new policy took effect on…

KATHMANDU: Toyota, one of the world’s largest automakers, is preparing for a major push in the pure electric vehicle market after years of focusing on hybrid technology. The Japanese automaker has been successful with hybrid vehicles, but its battery electric…