Electric Cars
in Nepal
Nepal is one of the fastest-growing EV markets in South Asia. Lower import duty, cheap hydro electricity, and tiny running costs make EVs the smartest buy for most city drivers.
~90% cheaper fuel
NPR 1.5/km on home charging vs NPR 14+/km on petrol.
Charge overnight
A standard 15A socket or 7kW wallbox fills most EVs overnight.
Built for hills
Instant torque + regenerative braking on descents.
The EV Advantage
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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.
Every EV on Sale (14)
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 1,999,000
230 km (MIDC) · 17.3 kWh
Tata Motors Tiago EV
NPR 2,749,000
315 km (MIDC) · 24 kWh
MG Windsor EV
NPR 3,799,000
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 7,800,000
482 km (claimed) · 82.56 kWh (Blade LFP)
BYD Seal
NPR 11,000,000
460 km (claimed) · 61.44 kWh (Blade LFP)
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.