Nepal imports EVs worth over Rs 15 billion in three months
Summary
Nepal imported 6,636 electric vehicles worth Rs 15.03 billion in the first three months of the fiscal year 2026/27, with customs revenue from EV imports reaching Rs 9.06 billion. China remained the largest supplier as border disruptions affected trade routes into the country.
Key Points
- Nepal imported 6,636 electric vehicles worth Rs 15.03 billion in the first three months of fiscal year 2026/27.
- Customs revenue from EV imports reached Rs 9.06 billion during the period.
- China supplied the largest share of EVs, followed by India and Thailand.
- Border disruptions at Tatopani–Khasa and Rasuwagadhi–Kerung have shifted some trade through the Korala border point in Mustang.
