KATHMANDU: The government is preparing to impose stricter controls on the import of electric vehicles (EVs). The Department of Transport Management has drafted the Vehicle Import, Production and Assembly Directive, 2025, aiming to regulate all types of vehicle imports. The…

KATHMANDU: The government has increased the customs duty on helmets used by motorcycle and scooter riders, as well as construction workers.  The Finance Bill, 2025, has raised the duty on such helmets from 15% to 20%. However, the bill includes…

KATHMANDU: A motor vehicle operates efficiently only for a certain number of years. As vehicles age, their performance deteriorates, which leads to higher risks of accidents, increased emissions, and rising maintenance and fuel costs. Phasing out older vehicles, therefore, becomes…

KATHMANDU: A new government report has revealed that electric vehicle (EV) importers in Nepal have been misreporting motor power ratings to evade higher taxes. The 62nd Annual Report of the Auditor General states that some importers have been underreporting the…

KATHMANDU: China’s electric vehicle (EV) market has grown rapidly over the past decade, with hundreds of brands launching new models. However, few of them have survived the ride. In 2018, China boasted more than 500 EV startups. Today, only about…