KATHMANDU: The popularity of electric cars is growing rapidly in Nepal. More than 70 percent of new cars sold in the country are now EVs. Sales have continued to rise every year.
Government tax incentives, lower operating costs, expanding charging infrastructure and better features at competitive prices have attracted more buyers towards EVs.
More than 50 EV models from over three dozen brands are currently available in Nepal. These include hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs and luxury models. Among them, SUVs have emerged as the best-selling segment.
Around a dozen electric SUVs have established a strong presence in the market. So far, nine EV models have crossed the 1,000-unit sales mark. Among them, these three SUVs have sold more than 2,000 units each.
BYD Atto 3
The BYD Atto 3 is Nepal’s most popular electric SUV. It is also considered a trend-setter in the country’s EV market. The Atto 3 remains the highest imported electric SUV in Nepal.
Since its launch in October 2022, a total of 4,245 units had been imported by May 15, 2026. Official distributor Cimex Inc. imported 10 units in 2022, 1,532 units in 2023, 2,068 units in 2024 and 635 units in 2025.
Cimex stopped importing the Atto 3 after introducing the BYD Atto 2 last year. However, BYD recently unveiled the third-generation Atto 3 in China with fast-charging technology. The updated model is expected to arrive in Nepal soon.
The Atto 3 is available with 50 kWh and 60.5 kWh battery options. Both variants use a 100 kW electric motor. The SUV is priced from Rs 5.999 million to Rs 6.78 million.
Tata Nexon K3 EV
The Tata Motors Nexon K3 EV is the second best-selling electric SUV in Nepal. The model entered the market in July 2021 and has recorded total imports of 3,028 units.
Official distributor Sipradi Trading imported 188 units in 2021, 1,301 units in 2022, 1,285 units in 2023, 27 units in 2024, 164 units in 2025 and 46 units in 2026.
The Nexon EV Prime gets a 30 kWh battery pack paired with a 95 kW motor. The Nexon K3 Empowered variant comes with a 45 kWh battery and a 98 kW motor.
The SUV is priced between Rs 4.199 million and Rs 4.899 million.
MG S5 EV
The MG S5 EV is another highly popular electric SUV in Nepal. It is widely seen as a value-for-money model in the segment.
The SUV entered the Nepali market in April 2023. Since then, 2,271 units have been imported. Official distributor Paramount Motors imported 986 units in 2023, 230 units in 2024, 1,052 units in 2025 and 3 units in 2026.
The MG S5 EV is available with 49 kWh and 62 kWh battery options. The smaller battery offers up to 340 km range, while the larger pack delivers up to 430 km range. The SUV uses a 99 kW electric motor.
The MG S5 EV starts at Rs 4.399 million.
