Electric car FAQ
For FY 2083/84, passenger EVs pay 20% Customs Duty, a CIF-value-based Clean Infrastructure Investment Fee, 5% Road Development Fund (RDF), and 13% VAT. Motor power no longer selects the import-tax band. Use our Import Tax Calculator to estimate a model or calculate from a known CIF value.
Yes, but it is significantly lower than petrol/diesel cars. Bagmati and Koshi use motor-power bands; Madhesh now uses vehicle-value bands. Bagmati's FY 2083/84 rates run from Rs. 6,500 to Rs. 30,000 per year. Use our Bluebook tool to estimate your liability.
The map lists published charging locations across Nepal, including NEA, BYD, Tata, and CG Motors. A pin is not a live availability check. See the charging map.
Start with the units on the bill: one unit is one kWh. For example, 20 billed units at Rs. 15 per unit cost Rs. 300 before any extra fees. That is an example, not a quoted tariff. At home, use the rate for your NEA connection and consumption band. At a public charger, check the operator’s rate and any session or parking fee. Charging losses mean the billed units can exceed the energy added to the battery.
Current choices under 30 Lakhs include the MG Comet, BAW Brumby and E7 Pro, Wuling Air EV and Tata Tiago EV. See the EV price list for the latest list and filter by budget.
Several current listings exceed 500 km on their published test cycle, including the Mahindra BE 6, Avatr 11, Hyundai IONIQ 9, BYD Seal, and Deepal E07. ARAI/MIDC, NEDC, CLTC, and WLTP figures are not directly comparable. Nepal’s hills, weather and your driving speed affect how far you can actually travel on a charge.
Tesla does not currently have an official Nepal distributor, published local price list, or service network represented in our September 2026 catalogue. Parallel-import stock may appear, so verify warranty, charging compatibility, and service support before purchase.
The September 2026 price list runs from about Rs. 28.99 Lakhs for the Tiago EV Pure +24 to Rs. 58.99 Lakhs for the Curvv EV Empowered+ A 55. Offers can change, so check the EV price list and confirm a quote with Sipradi.
No. Passenger EVs still pay 20% customs, a CIF-based Clean Infrastructure Investment Fee (2.5% to 130%), 5% RDF, and 13% VAT. Petrol cars are taxed higher. The Import Tax Calculator uses the FY 2083/84 bands.
EV Bluebook renewal fees are usually lower than those for petrol cars. For a 100 kW EV, expect roughly Rs. 15,000–20,000 per year, depending on the province. Use Annual Tax & Renewal for an estimate.
Yes. A two-wheeler licence is required for electric scooters registered with a number plate. Low-speed electric bicycles may be exempt.
It may be possible, but settle permission and billing first. Ask the landlord or building committee where the cable can run and who pays for the electricity. Have a qualified electrician check the approved connection load, wiring, earthing and protection needed for your charger. Ask the local NEA office if the load needs changing. Follow the car and charger installation instructions; an extension board is not a substitute for a suitable charging circuit.
No. Nepal has different connector types, including CCS2 and GB/T for DC charging. Check the charging port on the exact variant sold here; a model with the same name abroad may have a different port. Confirm both AC and DC compatibility before choosing a station. Ask the operator if you are unsure. Do not assume an adapter will make any charger work: the connector, communication system and manufacturer’s approval all matter.
The charger’s rating is its maximum output, not a promise for every car. Your EV has its own charging limit, and the rate can change with battery temperature and charge level. It often slows as the battery fills. Some stations also share power between cars. For AC charging, the car’s onboard charger sets another limit. Compare the session with your model’s charging specifications before assuming the station is faulty.
Do not plan to use the whole advertised range. It comes from a test cycle, not your particular road. A long climb, a loaded car, speed and heating or air conditioning change consumption. Going downhill may recover some energy, but it does not cancel the climb. Use your own trips on similar roads as a guide and leave enough charge to reach an alternative charger if your planned stop is unavailable.
Follow the manual for your exact model. There is no single daily limit for every EV. Some cars recommend a lower routine target; others need a full charge at specified intervals so the battery system can work correctly. A DC charger slowing after 80% does not, by itself, mean charging further is forbidden. Ask the authorised service centre about daily charging, full-charge intervals and storage if the manual is unclear.
Ask for a battery health report and a fault scan from a workshop that knows the model. Test both AC and DC charging if the car supports them. Check service records, accident repairs, the battery casing underneath and signs of water damage. Take a proper test drive, not just a lap around the showroom. Verify the ownership papers and remaining warranty. A good battery health percentage alone cannot tell you whether the whole car is in good condition.
Read the Nepal warranty booklet, not just the number of years in an advertisement. Check the kilometre limit, whether time or distance ends the cover first, and what counts as a covered defect. Capacity loss may have separate conditions. Ask about required servicing, damage exclusions and whether the warranty transfers to a second owner. The battery and the rest of the car can have different cover. Get unclear promises confirmed in writing before paying.
It depends on the policy and the cause of the damage. Third-party insurance does not cover repairs to your own car. A comprehensive policy may cover flood or accident damage, but that does not mean every battery fault is covered. Ask the insurer about the battery, water damage, depreciation and the amount you must pay yourself on a claim. Read the exclusions and claim procedure in the policy before choosing the cheapest premium.
An EV still has tyres, brakes, suspension, filters and other parts that need attention. Follow the model’s schedule for inspections and fluid changes; some battery and motor systems use coolant. Ask the workshop for an itemised estimate and check which work is due by time or kilometres. Keep the service records, especially while the car is under warranty. Fewer engine parts does not mean you can skip servicing.
Check the actual road you will take, not just the destination. Choose a compatible charging stop before the next long climb and identify an alternative. Confirm access hours and payment options with the operator before leaving. Our charging map can help find published locations, but it does not show live faults or queues. Leave enough charge to change plans if a stop is closed or busy.