Nepal Imported 5,057 Passenger Vehicles in Asoj

Nepal imported 5,057 cars, jeeps, and vans in Asoj (mid-September to mid-October), the third month of fiscal year 2083/84. Department of Customs data released on Wednesday puts the import value of these vehicles at Rs. 9.47 billion and the revenue collected on them at Rs. 7.73 billion.

Importers usually bring in more stock ahead of Dashain and Tihar, and many of this month's shipments were aimed at festive season buyers.

Electric vehicles made up the largest share. Customs recorded 3,802 electric cars, jeeps, and vans worth Rs. 8.35 billion, which brought in Rs. 4.87 billion in revenue. That is roughly three of every four passenger vehicles imported during the month.

EV imports have climbed each month since the fiscal year began in mid-July. Only 689 electric passenger vehicles arrived in Shrawan. That rose to 2,145 in Bhadra, when EVs made up 81.5 percent of the 2,632 passenger vehicles imported, and then to 3,802 in Asoj.

Petrol cars came second in Asoj, at 1,083 units worth Rs. 790 million. Diesel imports stood at 84 units worth Rs. 185 million, yet they generated Rs. 540 million in revenue, close to three times their import value. Customs also recorded nine petrol hybrids worth Rs. 37.8 million and 137 other cars, jeeps, and vans worth Rs. 115.9 million.

Across the first three months of the fiscal year, passenger vehicles worth more than Rs. 16 billion have entered the country.

Dongfeng Nammi Vigo and BYD Atto 2 Lead Imports

Electric cars from 22 brands were imported in Asoj, but only six models from four brands crossed 100 units.

The Dongfeng Nammi Vigo was the most imported model, with distributor MAW Vriddhi bringing in 829 units. The BYD Atto 2 followed at 638 units, imported by Cimex Inc. Both compact electric SUVs went on sale in Nepal in 2025.

Import figures show stock arriving in the country rather than cars delivered to buyers. Still, they give an early picture of what showrooms will have on hand through the rest of the festive season.