Kathmandu, June 5 -- Changes to electric vehicle tax rates and a last-minute rush to clear imports before the national budget have once again thrust Nepal's EV sector into controversy, prompting an investigation into hundreds of vehicles brought into the country.

The Armed Police Force (APF) has seized 776 electric vehicles imported through the Korala and Rasuwagadhi border points following suspicions that information about planned tax changes was leaked before the government unveiled the budget for fiscal year 2026-27.

The vehicles were impounded at multiple locations, including Hemja in Kaski district, Kusma in Parbat, Jomsom and Korala in Mustang, and Rasuwa district.

Deputy Inspector General of Police Bishnu Prasad Bhatta, spokespe...