How Nepal became one of the world''s fastest growing EV markets

Nepal''s capital Kathmandu is one of the most polluted cities in the world. But it''s also one of the fastest growing markets for EVs: Nepal''s electric cars now outsell new fossil-fueled...

Plug-in electric vehicles in Nepal

Plug-in electric vehicles in Nepal describe the development, policy framework, and adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in the Federal Democratic

Nepal''s Electric Leapfrog: How This Himalayan Nation

Kathmandu''s fleet of electric three-wheelers, known locally as safa tempos, has grown significantly, providing affordable, clean urban transit solutions for thousands of daily commuters....

Nepal''s First Assembled 14-Seater EV to Hit Kathmandu Roads

4th January 2026, Kathmandu In a landmark achievement for the Nepalese automotive industry, Sundar Auto Engineer Pvt. Ltd. is set to unveil the country''s first locally assembled 14

Nepal: Why EVs are swiftly taking over Kathmandu''s streets

More than 70% of newly imported four-wheeler passenger vehicles are now electric, a remarkable shift driven by favorable policies and growing public interest. It''s part of a national strategy...

EV sales boom in Nepal, helping to save on oil imports and alleviate

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal''s abundant hydroelectric power is helping the Himalayan nation cut its oil imports and clean up its air, thanks to a boom in sales of electric vehicles.

Plug-in electric vehicles in Nepal

SummaryHistoryOverviewMarket overviewPolicy and regulationCharging infrastructureEnergy system and grid integrationLocal industry and service ecosystem

Electric mobility in Nepal first gained traction in the late 2010s with the importation of small three-wheel electric tempos and compact four-wheel models. After 2020, government incentives and the global fall in EV battery prices triggered a surge in imports. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) began pilot projects for public charging stations, while the government revised customs and excise structures to favor EVs. The Kathmandu–Bhaktapur trolley bus service began operations in 1975, established with technical as

The Country Where 76% of Cars Sold Are Electric

Over the past year, electric vehicles accounted for 76 percent of all passenger vehicles and half of the light commercial vehicles sold in Nepal. Five years ago, that number was essentially...

Sangam Shree

Founded in the heart of Kathmandu, Nepal, we have emerged as a leading name in the electric vehicle industry. With a passion for sustainability and a commitment to a greener future, Sangam Shree

White Paper on Kathmandu''s Air Pollution

In this context, electric vehicles (EV), which use domestic fuel and has zero emission, has proven to be the one of the most suitable means of transportation in Kathmandu, and there is a clear need to

Nepal shifts gears as EVs hit 73 percent of 4-wheeler imports

In 1993, Kathmandu''s streets saw the emergence of battery-powered Safa Tempos (three-wheelers), which replaced the diesel-operated Vikram Tempos. However, privately owned