Nepal has emerged as the world’s second-largest market for electric vehicle (EV) sales by share of new car purchases, according to recent global estimates for 2025. Only Norway ranked ahead of Nepal in terms of the proportion of electric vehicles sold.
Data shows that EVs accounted for an estimated 73 per cent of all new car sales in Nepal in 2025. This marks a dramatic rise from just 8 per cent in 2019, highlighting the country’s rapid shift toward cleaner transportation.