Nepal’s Electric Vehicles Surge: 70% of Imports Last Year
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📰 The quick summary: Nepal’s rapid adoption of electric vehicles is helping combat deadly air pollution in Kathmandu, with EVs making up 70% of four-wheeled passenger vehicle imports last year.
📈 One key stat: Air pollution accounts for nearly 19% of all deaths in Nepal as of 2021, making the shift to clean transportation critical for public health.
💬 One key quote: “These days the best option is an EV. Petrol is expensive and the price fluctuates a lot. The price of electricity is stable and nowadays we have no shortage of it.“
1️⃣ The big picture: Nepal is making remarkable progress in transitioning to electric vehicles as part of efforts to combat severe air pollution in Kathmandu. Last year, EVs made up 70% of four-wheeled passenger vehicle imports, one of the highest rates globally. The shift comes as air pollution levels in Kathmandu regularly reach 10–20 times WHO guidelines, contributing to nearly one-fifth of deaths in the country. Clean hydropower electricity and government incentives have helped drive adoption across private vehicles, buses, and three-wheelers.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: The growing adoption of EVs promises significant health benefits for Nepal’s population. With air pollution currently reducing life expectancy by 2.6 years in Kathmandu, the shift to clean transportation can help save thousands of lives. The transition also makes economic sense for drivers through lower operating costs. Nepal’s clean hydropower electricity means the environmental benefits are maximized since the power source is renewable. The country is emerging as a leader in sustainable transportation.
3️⃣ What’s next: Nepal aims to have 90% of private vehicle sales and 60% of public passenger vehicles be electric by 2030. More charging infrastructure needs to be built to support wider adoption of electric buses and trucks. The government continues to offer incentives like lower import taxes and favorable financing for EVs. Success in Nepal could serve as a model for other developing nations looking to clean up their transportation sectors.
Read the full story here: The Guardian – Leading the charge: how a drive for electric vehicles is cleaning up Nepal
