More than two in three cars Nepal imports are electric
Cars, jeeps and vans imported into Nepal by fuel type, units, fiscal years 2024/25 and 2025/26.
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Electric models were 10,847 of the 15,806 cars, jeeps and vans Nepal imported in FY 2025/26.
The electric share fell from 76.6% (13,578 of 17,720 units) in FY 2024/25.
Petrol imports rose to 4,959 units while electric imports fell 20.1% in FY 2025/26.
the numbers & method
| Share (%) | FY 2024/25 (grey bar) (%) | Units | FY 2024/25 (grey bar) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 68.6 | 76.6 | 10,847 | 13,578 |
| Petrol (ICE) | 31.4 | 23.4 | 4,959 | 4,142 |
Claim types Fact
Department of Customs figures quoted by Nepali press; the customs database itself was not accessible. Non-electric category is reported as petrol-powered (ICE); diesel is not separated. Shares are progrss calculations from unit counts and match the 68.63% reported. Nepal's fiscal year runs mid-July to mid-July. Kathmandu Post (Jul 2025) reported a 73% EV share for FY 2024/25 on a broader four-wheeler scope incl. buses (16,701 of 22,907); not mixed here. For scale: about 249 private EVs were imported in FY 2020/21 (Kantipur, Aug 2024).
Published 3 Nov 2026
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