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52 electric cars · 25 electric bikes/scooters · current ex-showroom prices
Electric vehicles are taxed by motor power, not engine cc — generally lower than the equivalent petrol/diesel bands. Figures below are Bagmati Province (Kathmandu Valley); other provinces vary — use the full tax calculator for your province.
| Motor power | Annual tax |
|---|---|
| 10 – 50 kW | Rs 5,000 |
| 51 – 125 kW | Rs 15,000 |
| 126 – 200 kW | Rs 20,000 |
| 201 kW and above | Rs 30,000 |
| Motor power | Annual tax |
|---|---|
| Up to 50 W | Rs 1,000 |
| 51 – 350 W | Rs 1,500 |
| 351 – 1000 W | Rs 2,000 |
| 1001 – 1500 W | Rs 2,500 |
| 1501 W and above | Rs 3,000 |
The MG Comet EV is currently the most affordable electric car in Nepal at Rs 18.75 lakh ex-showroom, out of 52 EV car models tracked.
The Yadea M6 leads on price among electric bikes and scooters at Rs 1.75 lakh ex-showroom, out of 25 EV models tracked.
Yes — electric vehicles are taxed by motor power (kW for cars, watts for bikes and scooters) on separate, generally lower bands than the equivalent petrol/diesel engine-cc tiers. Exact figures vary by province — see the tax bands on this page or the full vehicle tax calculator.