More people in Nepal drive electric, evading global fuel shocks

🌐 The Japan Times (NP) —

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Nepal has seen a significant increase in electric vehicle (EV) adoption as more residents opt for EVs over gasoline vehicles. This shift comes as the nation attempts to navigate global fuel shocks and highlights the emerging trend toward sustainable transportation.

The Himalayan nation imported more than 13,500 EVs between mid-2024 and mid-2025 — double that of gas vehicles and a sharp rise from just seven a decade ago, data shows.

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