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.
What do these terms mean?
- EV / hybrid
- An EV runs on battery power and needs charging. A hybrid combines an engine and an electric motor; only plug-in hybrids can also be charged from a socket.
- Range
- The claimed distance on one full charge. Hills, speed, weather, passengers and air conditioning can change it. WLTP, NEDC and CLTC are different test methods, so their numbers are not directly comparable.
- Battery
- Measured in kWh: how much energy an electric car can store. A larger battery does not always mean a longer range; weight and efficiency also matter.
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
Rs 13,298
Instantly added back to your wallet
1 Year
Rs 1,59,571
5 Years
Rs 7,97,857
Tax Exemption Bonus
Up to 80% lower annual road tax compared to fuel cars.
The 28 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.
Reference photoBYD Atto 3
Rs 62,90,000
345 km (claimed) · 49.92 kWh (Blade LFP)
Reference photoTata Motors Nexon EV
Rs 38,99,000
312 km (claimed) · 30.2 kWh
Reference photoMG ZS EV
Rs 52,99,000
320 km (claimed) · 51 kWh
Reference photoTata Motors Punch EV
Rs 34,99,000
315 km (MIDC) · 25 kWh
Citroën ë-C3
Rs 34,99,000
320 km (MIDC) · 29.2 kWh
Reference photoMG Comet EV
Rs 18,75,000
230 km (MIDC) · 17.3 kWh
Reference photoTata Motors Tiago EV
Rs 28,99,000
315 km (MIDC) · 24 kWh
MG Windsor EV
Rs 41,49,000
331 km (MIDC) · 38 kWh
Reference photoBYD Dolphin
Rs 41,15,000
340 km (claimed) · 44.9 kWh (Blade LFP)
Reference photoMG S5 EV
Rs 43,99,000
340 km (claimed) · 49.1 kWh
Reference photoHyundai Creta EV
Rs 51,96,000
390 km (MIDC) · 42 kWh
Reference photoTata Motors Curvv EV
Rs 58,99,000
425 km (MIDC) · 55 kWh
Reference photoBYD Sealion 7
Rs 92,99,999
440 km (WLTP) · 71.8 kWh (Blade LFP)
Reference photoBYD Seal
Rs 1,10,00,000
460 km (claimed) · 61.44 kWh (Blade LFP)
Reference photoHyundai Kona Electric
Rs 59,96,000
320 km (WLTP) · 39.2 kWh
Reference photoHyundai Ioniq 5
Rs 1,03,96,000
400 km (WLTP) · 58.5 kWh
MG Hector Tomahawk EV
Rs 57,99,000
517 km (test cycle not stated by MG Nepal) · 69.2 kWh (MAGIC battery)
Reference photoDeepal S05
Rs 57,99,000
470 km (NEDC claimed) · 56.1 kWh (LFP)
Reference photoDeepal S07
Rs 74,99,000
485 km (NEDC claimed) · 66.8 kWh (NMC)
Reference photoiCAUR V23
Rs 53,99,000
401 km (claimed; cycle not stated on price page) · 59.93 kWh
Reference photoNeta V50
Rs 38,99,000
380 km (NEDC claimed) · 40 kWh
Reference photoNeta X
Rs 53,99,000
Confirm range for quoted variant · Confirm battery for quoted variant
BYD Atto 1
Rs 30,75,000
230 km (WLTP) · 30.08 kWh
BYD Atto 2
Rs 45,95,000
312 km (WLTP) · 45.12 kWh
Reference photoOmoda E5
Rs 51,99,000
350 km (WLTP) · 50.7 kWh (LFP)
Reference photoJaecoo J5
Rs 51,99,000
405 km (test cycle not stated) · 50.6 kWh (LFP)
Reference photoLeapmotor T03
Rs 34,00,000
265 km (WLTP combined) · 37.3 kWh
Reference photoLeapmotor B10
Rs 54,99,999
Quoted variant range not verified · Quoted variant battery not verified
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. Claimed range is measured on flat test cycles and falls 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.