KATHMANDU: Nepal has seen strong passenger car imports since the start of 2025. Anticipation of higher taxes in the federal budget prompted dealers to bring in a large number of vehicles during April and May. According to the Department of…

KATHMANDU: Imports of electric vehicles (EVs) fell sharply in the month of Shrawan (mid-July to mid-August). According to the Department of Customs, EV imports declined by 58% the first month of the current fiscal year 2025/26 compared to the same…

KATHMANDU: Small electric cars are gaining lot of attraction at the ongoing NADA Auto Show. Electric vehicles (EVs) priced between Rs 1.899 million and Rs 22 million have been kept on display at the Auto Show. Dealers have offered attractive…

KATHMANDU: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has expanded its Nepal lineup to seven models with the launch of the Atto 2. Cimex Inc, the authorized distributor for BYD in Nepal, officially launched the Atto 2 during the opening day of…

KATHMANDU: Global battery consumption for electric vehicles (EVs) saw a significant increase of 37.3% in the first half of 2025. According to data compiled by SNE, a South Korean market research company, total global EV battery usage reached 504.4 gigawatt-hours…