Sabin Kumar Chettri, a cab driver in Kathmandu, transitioned from a gasoline car to an electric vehicle in 2024, experiencing lower maintenance costs and reduced fuel expenses. He drives approximately 130 kilometers daily, earning about 11,000 Nepali rupees while only spending 500 rupees on charging. Nepal's electric vehicle adoption surged from 250 in 2020 to over 13,000 in 2024, with more than 70% of newly imported vehicles now electric. The shift is driven by favorable policies and increasing demand among consumers due to lower taxes and improved EV infrastructure.
Chettri drives about 130 kilometers daily with passengers and earns around 11,000 Nepali rupees, highlighting the reduced operational costs with electric vehicles.
Nepal's electric vehicle adoption increased from 250 in 2020 to over 13,000 in 2024, showing a significant shift towards sustainable transportation.
More than 70% of newly imported four-wheeler private vehicles are now electric, reflecting favorable policies and shifting public interest towards EVs.
EVs are taxed less than internal combustion engine vehicles, which contributes to an increasing willingness from consumers to transition to electric.
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