True Cost Calculator

See the real price of owning a car in Nepal — duty, tax, insurance, and running costs included.

Car Details

Estimated rates based on Nepal's current duty structure. Actual costs may vary — verify with dealers.

Cost Breakdown

Ex-Showroom PriceNPR 30.00 Lakh
Customs DutyNPR 18.00 Lakh
Excise DutyNPR 14.40 Lakh
VAT (13%)NPR 8.11 Lakh
Road Tax (yearly)NPR 7,500
Insurance (est.)NPR 1.76 Lakh
RegistrationNPR 10,000
Total On-RoadNPR 72.45 Lakh

That's 141% more than ex-showroom

Running Cost

Yearly (15,000 km)

NPR 1.88 Lakh

5-Year Total

NPR 81.82 Lakh

What If This Were Electric?

EV On-Road

NPR 40.21 Lakh

You Save

NPR 32.24 Lakh

5-Year Savings

NPR 40.37 Lakh

Why EVs cost less in Nepal:

  • 10% customs vs up to 120% for petrol
  • Electricity: NPR 1-2/km vs Petrol: NPR 10-14/km
  • Lower road tax and registration fees