Electric Cars
in Nepal
Electricity in Nepal is cheap and petrol is not, so an EV that suits your driving can cost a fraction as much per kilometre. Whether it suits yours depends on how far you drive and where you can charge — the calculator below works it out on your own numbers rather than ours.
Cheaper per kilometre
Roughly NPR 1.5/km charging at the domestic NEA tariff, against NPR 14+/km on petrol. Both figures move with tariffs and fuel prices.
Charge overnight
A standard 15A socket or a 7 kW wallbox fills most EVs overnight.
Suited to hills
Instant torque on climbs and regenerative braking on the way back down.
The EV Advantage
Calculate your savings in the Nepali market
Set your usage
Calculated based on average Petrol price of NPR 175/L and average EV home charging rate of NPR 9/Unit.
Monthly Savings
NPR 13,298
Instantly added back to your wallet
1 Year
NPR 159,571
5 Years
NPR 797,857
Tax Exemption Bonus
Up to 80% lower annual road tax compared to fuel cars.
The 16 EVs we track
Not every EV on sale in Nepal — the ones whose price and specs we have verified. If we are missing one you are looking at, tell us.
BYD Atto 3
NPR 6,199,000
345 km (claimed) · 49.92 kWh (Blade LFP)
Tata Motors Nexon EV
NPR 3,899,000
312 km (claimed) · 30.2 kWh
MG ZS EV
NPR 5,299,000
320 km (claimed) · 51 kWh
Tata Motors Punch EV
NPR 3,499,000
315 km (MIDC) · 25 kWh
Citroën ë-C3
NPR 3,499,000
320 km (MIDC) · 29.2 kWh
MG Comet EV
NPR 1,875,000
230 km (MIDC) · 17.3 kWh
Tata Motors Tiago EV
NPR 2,749,000
315 km (MIDC) · 24 kWh
MG Windsor EV
NPR 4,149,000
331 km (MIDC) · 38 kWh
BYD Dolphin
NPR 4,115,000
340 km (claimed) · 44.9 kWh (Blade LFP)
MG S5 EV
NPR 4,399,000
340 km (claimed) · 49.1 kWh
Hyundai Creta EV
NPR 5,196,000
390 km (MIDC) · 42 kWh
Tata Motors Curvv EV
NPR 5,699,000
425 km (MIDC) · 55 kWh
BYD Sealion 7
NPR 7,985,000
420 km (WLTP) · 71.8 kWh (Blade LFP)
BYD Seal
NPR 11,000,000
460 km (claimed) · 61.44 kWh (Blade LFP)
Hyundai Kona Electric
NPR 5,996,000
320 km (WLTP) · 39.2 kWh
Hyundai Ioniq 5
NPR 10,396,000
400 km (WLTP) · 58.5 kWh
EV in Nepal — FAQs
How much does it cost to charge an EV at home in Nepal?+
At the domestic NEA tariff of roughly NPR 9–12 per unit (kWh), fully charging a 60 kWh battery costs about NPR 550–700 and delivers 350–420 km of range — about NPR 1.5/km, versus NPR 14+/km for petrol.
Do EVs pay less road tax in Nepal?+
Yes. EVs pay a flat, much lower annual road development tax based on motor peak power rather than engine displacement — typically 70–80% less than an equivalent petrol SUV.
Can an EV handle Nepali roads and hills?+
Most modern EVs have 175–190 mm ground clearance and instant torque, which suits hill driving. Real-world range drops ~15–20% on mountain routes, so plan charging on long highway trips like Kathmandu–Pokhara.
What is the customs duty on EVs in Nepal?+
EVs enjoy significantly lower import duty than petrol/diesel vehicles, which is why EV prices in Nepal are close to international prices while ICE cars can cost 2–3x more.