Kathmandu: Nepal Automobile Importers and Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) has called for clear, practical, and standardized regulations regarding the testing, certification, and technical evaluation of electric vehicle (EV) motor capacity in Nepal.
The association said it has taken serious note of recent public discussions, comments, and interpretations surrounding EV motor capacity issues through various platforms and media channels.
According to NAIMA, the matter had already been raised in previous discussions with Nepal’s finance minister, industry minister, and physical infrastructure and transport minister, where the association stressed the need for a transparent and uniform framework for EV motor testing and certification.
NAIMA stated that electric vehicles imported into Nepal are brought in based on official technical specifications, testing reports, and certification documents issued by internationally recognized manufacturers.
The association noted that it is a common global practice for automakers to produce different technical specifications of the same vehicle model depending on country-specific regulations and market requirements. “Therefore, drawing conclusions about motor capacity solely based on website information, model names, or external references cannot be considered technically reliable,” the association said in its statement.
According to NAIMA, confusion has emerged because Nepal still lacks a fully implemented national technical standard, institutional testing system, and integrated regulatory procedure for EV motor capacity verification and certification.
The association emphasized that technical evaluation of electric vehicles should be carried out using certified specifications provided by official manufacturers, internationally recognized testing agencies, and established technical standards.
NAIMA also urged the government to immediately develop a clear technical procedure, testing infrastructure, and certification system to ensure consistent interpretation and implementation among relevant state agencies.
The association said electric vehicles are becoming an important tool for promoting clean energy use, sustainable transportation, and a green economy in Nepal.
It added that the expansion of the EV sector is contributing to more effective use of Nepal’s domestic clean energy resources, reducing environmental pollution, and supporting the long-term sustainability of the country’s energy and transportation sectors.
NAIMA further stressed that issues directly connected to national priorities, such as the EV sector, should be evaluated based on facts, technical studies, and international practices rather than speculation or inconsistent interpretations.
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