NEA to add 500 more EV charging stations

November 13, 2023 10:45 am

KATHMANDU, Nov 13: With the increase in the import of electric vehicles (EVs), the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is going to build 500 more charging stations. The authority has planned to spend Rs 2 billion to build charging stations on the main highways and urban areas of the country.

KATHMANDU, Oct 26: More than 2000 Electric Vehicles (EV) have availed service from the charging station of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) in a single day.

KATHMANDU, Sept 10: Two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations have come into operation, one each at the Kalika Fuel Centre in Pokhara and the APF Welfare Service Centre in Pokhara.

KATHMANDU, June 30: An unforeseen challenge has surfaced in the functioning of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)'s electric vehicle (ev) charging stations across the country. The authority's data center experienced a power supply issue yesterday, leading to a complete shutdown of all charging stations.

KATHMANDU, May 5: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is preparing to operate its 51 fast charging stations within the next one month.

KATHMANDU, April 14: A contract has been awarded for the construction of five electric vehicle (EV) charging stations inside Singha Durbar, the government seat. Eastern Electrical Pvt Ltd has been awarded the contract by the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation to build the charging stations.

KATHMANDU, August 30: An electric-vehicle (EV) charging station built by Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) at Ratnapark, Kathmandu, has come into operation from Tuesday.

KATHMANDU, August 23: Nepal Police (NP) and Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct charging stations for electric vehicles (EV) and its operation.

KATHMANDU, April 9: Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd, Hyundai's official dealer for Nepal, organized a media gathering at Hyundai's electric showroom in Thapathali, Kathmandu on Friday. On the occasion, information was provided about dedicated showrooms, sustainable operation and components of electric vehicles.

Hyundai expands its charging stations

February 4, 2022 15:15 pm

KATHMANDU, Feb 4: Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt Ltd, the sole authorized distributor of Hyundai Automobiles in Nepal, is set to commence an exemplary change in a budding Nepali EV market by installing 40 charging stations available at different locations across Nepal.

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: Owners of electric vehicles (EVs) can now keep additional electric equipment to charge their vehicles at their home or office as Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has now decided to allow people concerned to upgrade electricity supply for the purpose.

KATHMANDU, Nov 20: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is all set to bring into operation 50 charging stations of electric vehicles (EVs) in the next six months.

KATHMANDU, Oct 19: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has reduced the electricity tariff rate for recharging electric vehicles at the charging stations.

KATHMANDU, Sept 13: With the rising number of electric vehicles on the streets of Kathmandu, Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is planning to instal 50 charging stations for electric vehicles across all seven provinces within a year and a half.

KATHMANDU, Sept 9: While private sector is all prepared to operate electric buses in public transport, government agencies seem to be undecided over modality of building charging stations.