NAIMA Flags Lack of Clear EV Testing Standards, Warns of Market Confusion in Nepal

Kathmandu. The Nepal Automobile Importers and Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) has raised concerns over the absence of clear national standards for motor capacity testing and certification of electric vehicles (EVs), saying the gap has created confusion in the Nepali market.

In a press statement issued on Saturday, NAIMA said Nepal has yet to fully establish the institutional testing systems and integrated technical procedures required for proper evaluation of EVs. The association noted that the lack of standardized mechanisms has led to differing interpretations of vehicle specifications at various levels.

NAIMA further stated that determining motor capacity based solely on website listings, model names, or external sources is technically incorrect. It added that in the global automobile industry, manufacturers often produce the same vehicle model in different specifications depending on regulatory and market requirements across countries.

The association said it has already held discussions with the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Industry, and the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, urging the government to introduce clearer and more practical regulatory arrangements.

NAIMA also maintained that EVs currently being imported into Nepal are based on official technical specifications and certification reports provided by internationally recognized manufacturers.

Expressing concern over the impact of unverified information on consumer confidence and investment in the sector, the association called for the immediate development of a standardized testing infrastructure. It also urged authorities to ensure uniform interpretation of EV specifications across agencies and to rely on certified manufacturer data for regulatory decisions.

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