Finance Minister Assures Support for Nepali-Made Electric Scooters

Summary

Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has pledged government support for electric scooters made in Nepal after inspecting the Yatri P1 at a Budhanilkantha factory. The company says the scooter is Nepal’s first self-designed and manufactured electric two-wheeler and is being prepared for public launch soon.

Key Points
  • Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle said the government will support promotion of electric scooters made in Nepal.
  • He inspected the manufacturing process of the Yatri P1 at Sipradi Yatri’s factory in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu.
  • Company officials said the scooter is Nepal’s first self-designed electric two-wheeler and a historic achievement.
  • Sipradi Yatri plans to bring the scooter to market soon after testing in Nepal’s hilly and mountainous terrain.
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