KATHMANDU, April 27 -- Electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly entering the Nepali auto market, supported by government initiatives to increase the consumption of electricity in the country and to make the environment pollution-free.

The government is also building infrastructure including charging stations required for charging electric vehicles in different places of the country. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has constructed charging stations in 51 different locations in the country.

Likewise, private sector engagement is also evident, with Sundar Transport Pvt Ltd operating EVs since four years. Recently, Sajha Yatayat, based in Pulchowk, has introduced 40 EVs and 21 charging stations.

According to NEA, so far 400 charging ...