KATHMANDU: Several major automakers are reassessing their electric vehicle (EV) strategies after spending nearly $70 billion on electrification programs that are now being scaled back. Changing policy conditions in the United States and slower-than-expected EV demand have forced companies to…

KATHMANDU: Nepal imported more than 10,000 units of cars, jeeps, and vans in the first eight months of the current fiscal year 2025/26 (mid-July to mid-March), according to data released by the Department of Customs Nepal. As of mid-March, total…

KATHMANDU: The list of electric vehicle (EV) brands slowing down in Nepal despite being officially available for sale continues to grow. While several brands entered the market with strong expectations over the past two years, many have struggled to sustain…

KATHMANDU: Car distributors in Nepal have intensified sales campaigns by introducing multiple schemes, with exchange camps emerging as the most common strategy to attract buyers. Following the elections, automobile companies have been actively pushing offers to boost business activity. Among…

KATHMANDU: Tata Motors has introduced an on-demand doorstep EV charging service in partnership with Hopcharge across the Delhi-NCR region in India. Under the new service, Hopcharge will deploy mobile fast-charging vans that can be booked through a dedicated platform. The…