HighlightsNepal has replaced its motor-capacity-based EV taxation system with a new CIF value-based structure.Customs duty is now fixed at 20% across all electric vehicles.Excise duty, previously ranging from 5% to 50%, has been completely scrapped.A new Clean Infrastructure Fee ranging from 2.5% to 112.5% has...
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HighlightsNepal government now requires ride-sharing two-wheelers to carry black number platesRed plate motorcycles and scooters can no longer legally operate ride-sharing servicesAnnual income tax fixed at NPR 3,000 for registered ride-sharing two-wheelers5 percent tax introduced on every ride-sharing transactionRule comes through the government's new economic...
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HighlightsNepal will now calculate EV taxes based on vehicle value instead of motor powerThe policy was announced in the Fiscal Year 2026/27 national budgetFinance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle says the old system distorted the marketA new Green Tax replaces multiple existing customs-related chargesThe government also...
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HighlightsNepal has increased road construction and maintenance taxation linked to EV ownershipEntry-level EV buyers are expected to feel the biggest impactCustoms duty on smaller EVs already sits at 15%EV financing rules were tightened earlier through lower LTV limitsIndustry groups fear policy instability could slow market...
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HighlightsPathao Nepal launches helicopter booking service called Pathao HeliService developed in collaboration with Simrik AirlinesBookings available through the Pathao app and PathaoHeli.comFlights target tourism and pilgrimage destinations across NepalMuktinath, Gosainkunda, Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp includedEach helicopter accommodates 4 to 5 passengersPathao says...
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HighlightsNepal is considering a simplified EV tax structure ahead of the 2026/27 budgetProposal could merge the current 51 kW to 200 kW categories into one tax slabCurrent system charges different customs and excise duties across motor power bracketsFinance Minister is expected to unveil the budget...
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HighlightsElectric two-wheeler imports rose 32 percent in Nepal during 20256,852 units imported in 2025, up from 5,172 units in 2024Yadea became Nepal’s top electric scooter importer with 1,030 unitsTVS iQube imports doubled to 881 units through Jagadamba MotorsAther imported 837 units, including the 450 series...
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HighlightsCG Motors has reopened the Aion and XPeng Experience Center in ThapathaliAion Y, Aion V Luxury and XPeng G6 are currently on displayAion Y delivers 225 Nm torque from a 100 kW motorAion V Luxury claims a 650 km range from a 75.3 kWh batteryXPeng...
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HighlightsDepartment of Transport Management suspended registration of all new public vehiclesThe restriction includes electric public transport vehiclesOrder issued to all seven provinces and local governmentsAuthorities cited air pollution, congestion and traffic pressureDecision made under Section 24 (3) of the Vehicle and Transport Management ActRegistration freeze...
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HighlightsRoad and Vehicle Targeted Monsoon Disaster Mitigation Campaign-2083 officially launched from Gongabu’s New BusparkKathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office is leading the campaign with transport entrepreneurs and labor organizationsAdditional Inspector General of Police Ishwar Karki says weather forecast compliance can reduce road accidents during monsoonBaggage tags...
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HighlightsXiaomi YU7 launched in China as the brand’s first SUVBase model priced at 253,500 yuan, below Tesla Model YThree trims introduced, YU7 Standard, Pro and MaxTop claimed CLTC driving range reaches 835 kmXiaomi recorded 200,000 orders in three minutesLei Jun openly positioned YU7 against Tesla’s...
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HighlightsNAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2025 will take place from August 6 to 10 at Bhrikuti MandapOrganizer opened stall booking from May 5 to May 12, 2025Event management and coordination handled by Media Space Solutions Pvt. Ltd.More than 50 automotive brands are expected to participateSeparate halls...
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HighlightsNepal Oil Corporation has called for applications related to ethanol blending in fuel suppliesThe move signals a fresh push toward alternative and cleaner fuel integration in NepalEthanol-mixed petrol could gradually enter the domestic fuel ecosystem if approvals move aheadThe development arrives as regional markets continue...
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HighlightsNagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel operation staffing process has officially started150 personnel proposed for round-the-clock tunnel management10 joint venture companies initially applied through global tender7 companies passed technical evaluation stageMain tunnel length stands at 2.7 kilometresEmergency tunnel stretches 2.6 kilometresSecurity unit will deploy 64 staff, largest workforce inside...
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HighlightsHonda ZR-V e:HEV teased ahead of May 22 debutExpected to arrive as a CBU importHybrid setup likely uses a 2.0-litre e:HEV powertrainPositioned above the Honda Elevate in the lineupTeaser confirms L-shaped LED DRLs and roof railsWill rival Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tiguan R-LineHonda expected to...
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HighlightsNepal Oil Corporation has issued an 11-point directive to official petroleum sellers across the country.Fuel stations have been given a seven-day deadline to comply with the new operational and safety requirements.The corporation has warned dealers of action under the Petroleum Seller Regulation 2075, including amendments.Key...
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HighlightsMaruti Suzuki has been spotted testing a new electric MPV internally linked to the YMC codenameThe upcoming EV appears to borrow several design cues from the e VitaraSpy images reveal a large MPV body style with a familiar Maruti silhouette18-inch alloy wheels and EV-specific styling...
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Highlights2026 Bao 5 Flash Charging Edition launched at 305,800 yuan2026 Bao 8 Flash Charging Edition launched at 419,800 yuanBoth SUVs receive second-generation Blade Battery technologyDiSus-P Ultra intelligent hydraulic body control debuts on these modelsBao 5 delivers up to 1,310 km combined CLTC rangeBao 8 claims...
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HighlightsChandika Prasad Bhatta resigned as Executive Director of Nepal Oil CorporationResignation submitted to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies on WednesdayThe government is moving to revoke earlier political appointments through a new ordinanceBhatta was appointed by the Cabinet on February 18, 2024He had previously...
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HighlightsKerung-Kathmandu railway study has entered its second phaseKathmandu-Raxaul railway final location survey is being finalizedThe proposed Raxaul route will span 140.79 kmThe railway is expected to include 32 tunnels and 124 major bridgesConstruction cost estimate for Raxaul-Kathmandu railway stands at around Rs 400 billion, excluding...
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HighlightsNepal Government has indicated plans to tighten vehicle speed regulation.The move comes amid growing concern around road accidents and highway safety.Authorities are expected to focus on stricter enforcement and monitoring.Commercial vehicles are likely to remain under primary scrutiny.The announcement could affect transport operators, logistics companies,...
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HighlightsKathmandu is once again preparing to move ahead with a Bus Rapid Transit system to improve public transportation.The proposed system is focused on the Ring Road corridor, one of the valley’s busiest traffic stretches.The announcement comes as authorities continue experimenting with dedicated rapid bus services...
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HighlightsMahindra has revealed a new All-Terrain Vehicle based on the Thar RoxxThe rugged ATV has been developed for defence and security forcesAnand Mahindra shared the first official images onlineThe vehicle gets a gun mount, roll cage, front winch and underbody protectionReports indicate the ATV uses...
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HighlightsRenault Bridger to receive a new 1.2-litre hybrid engineHybrid setup expected to use a 3-cylinder Miller cycle petrol enginePowertrain being developed with Horse PowertrainFuel efficiency target reportedly close to 30kplBridger will sit in the highly competitive compact SUV segmentLaunch timeline expected by end of 2027Platform...
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HighlightsSuzuki Swift Hydrogen showcased at the Vienna Motor Symposium 2026Uses a 1.4-litre four-cylinder hydrogen combustion engineTechnology developed jointly with Austrian engineering firm AVLNot a fuel-cell EV, hydrogen is burned directly inside the engineEngine reportedly produces 100 kW and 220 NmDemonstrates hydrogen tech in an affordable...
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