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VinFast entering India with VF 6, VF 7 SUVs

KATHMANDU: Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) company VinFast is set to enter the Indian market with its two electric SUVs—the VF 6 and VF 7. The VF 6, a compact SUV, is expected to compete directly with electric models such as…
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Norway leads the charge in EV adoption

KATHMANDU: Norway has further cemented its position as a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with nearly 90% of new car sales in 2024 being fully electric. In one recent month, that figure soared to 97%—far ahead of countries…
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17,085 EVs imported in 10 months: Which business house leads the race?

KATHMANDU: Competition among business conglomerates has intensified as electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to rise. Most major business houses are now importing multiple EV brands, some handling nearly a dozen, as they race to capture the growing market. Fierce competition…
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Mahindra’s ZEO electric light pickup launched in Nepal

KATHMANDU: Agni Incorporated Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Mahindra in Nepal, has launched the Mahindra ZEO—a new light commercial electric pickup—in the Nepali market. The pickup will go into sales after the announcement of the budget for the fiscal…
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Six things you need to know about EV maintenance

KATHMANDU: Many dealers in Nepal promote electric vehicles as low-maintenance vehicles, claiming that owners only need to service the tires, wiper blades and cabin air filter. It, however, tells only part of the story. Indeed, EVs generally require less maintenance…