Nepal: Battery EVs Take 73% of the Car Market
Battery electric vehicles hold a 73% share of Nepal's passenger vehicle market, one of the highest anywhere, as Chinese and Indian brands compete.
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Battery electric vehicles hold a 73% share of Nepal's passenger vehicle market, one of the highest anywhere, as Chinese and Indian brands compete.
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