Self-drive
EV Car Rental
Best for couples, families and business travel. Normal, SUV and luxury electric cars, self-drive or with a driver.
- 4–5 Seats
- Up to 300km
- Automatic
EV RENTAL IN CHITWAN
Quiet Transport on the Edge of the Park
Chitwan is spread out. Lodges sit along the park boundary at Sauraha, the airport and hospitals are over at Bharatpur, and the sights worth seeing — Bishazari Tal, the elephant breeding centre, Devghat — are scattered between them. An EV delivered to your lodge covers all of it on flat, easy roads, without adding engine noise and diesel fumes to one of the quietest places in Nepal.
- Free delivery & pick-up across the district
- Bharatpur Airport pick-up & lodge transfers
- Self-drive cars, or vans with an experienced local driver
- Hourly, daily, weekly and monthly hire
WHY DRIVE ELECTRIC HERE
Why an EV Works Well in Chitwan
A few things about this place make an electric vehicle a genuinely better tool than a petrol one, not just a greener one.
Quiet Near Wildlife
Sound carries on the park edge. An electric vehicle moves through the buffer zone without the engine noise a diesel brings.
No Fumes at the Lodge
Lodges here sell peace and clean air. An EV parked outside adds neither exhaust smell nor idling noise.
Flat Roads, Easy Range
The Terai is flat. Nothing here drains a battery the way hill driving does, so a single charge goes a long way.
Bharatpur Connections
Bharatpur airport puts Kathmandu twenty minutes away by air — and your lodge about forty minutes away by road.
WHERE PEOPLE DRIVE
Popular Drives Around Chitwan
Everything in this table is comfortably within range on a single charge, so you can head out in the morning and be back the same day without planning a charging stop.
| SN | Route | Distance | Drive Time | Good For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sauraha → Bharatpur Airport | 20 km | ~40 min | Arrivals & departures |
| 2 | Sauraha → Elephant Breeding Centre | 3 km | ~10 min | Short morning visit |
| 3 | Sauraha → Bishazari Tal (Twenty Thousand Lakes) | 12 km | ~30 min | Half-day, birdwatching |
| 4 | Sauraha → Kasara (Park HQ & Gharial Centre) | 25 km | ~1 hr | Half-day park edge |
| 5 | Sauraha → Narayangarh bazaar | 22 km | ~45 min | Shopping & errands |
| 6 | Bharatpur → Devghat | 12 km | ~35 min | Half-day, river pilgrimage |
| 7 | Sauraha → Meghauli | 35 km | ~1.25 hrs | Full-day, western park side |
Heading further afield? We also cover Kathmandu and Pokhara — ask us to quote a one-way or round trip with a driver.
CHITWAN RATES
What It Costs to Rent an EV in Chitwan
Indicative starting rates in Nepali Rupees (NPR), delivery included. Final pricing depends on the vehicle you choose and how long you need it.
| SN | Package | Details | EV Car | EV Van (10 Seater) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Full Day | 8 hours / 80km | NPR 3,500 | NPR 9,500 |
| 2 | Half Day | 4 hours / 40km | NPR 2,800 | NPR 5,500 |
| 3 | Per Hour | 2-hour minimum | NPR 600 /hr | NPR 1,400 /hr |
| 4 | Bharatpur Airport Transfer | Airport ↔ Sauraha | NPR 2,500 | NPR 4,500 |
Full rate cards, including outstation routes and larger vans, are on the EV car rental and EV van rental pages. Weekly, monthly and corporate contracts are quoted on request.
DELIVERY AREAS
Where We Deliver Around Chitwan
Delivery and collection are free in all of these areas. If your location isn’t listed, ask — it is usually still covered.
- Sauraha
- Bachhauli
- Ratnanagar
- Tandi Bazaar
- Bharatpur
- Narayangarh
- Kasara
- Patihani
- Jagatpur
- Meghauli
- Devghat
- Bharatpur Airport
Flat Terai Roads
Easy range, no long climbs
People ask about range before booking an EV rental in Chitwan, and the Terai is actually the easiest place in Nepal to run one. The land is flat, distances between Sauraha, Bharatpur and the park gates are short, and there are no long climbs to eat into the battery. A car delivered full will cover a full day of lodge transfers and sightseeing without a thought.
One thing worth knowing: rental vehicles cannot be driven inside Chitwan National Park itself. Park entry is by licensed safari jeep, canoe or on foot with a guide. What your EV rental in Chitwan does is get you and your group to the gate, the breeding centre, Bishazari Tal or Kasara comfortably — and bring you back afterwards.
AVAILABLE IN CHITWAN
Choose Your Vehicle
Both are available for delivery anywhere in Chitwan. Pick the one that fits your group.
Self-drive
Driver included
EV Van Rental
Best for tour groups, airport transfers, weddings and daily staff transport. Four sizes from 7 up to 16 seats.
- 7–16 Seats
- Driver included
- Luggage space
WHAT PEOPLE USE IT FOR
You Can Hire an EV in Chitwan For
Most bookings fall into one of these. If yours doesn’t, tell us what you have planned — we’ll work out the right vehicle and the right hours.
Lodge & Resort Transfers
Door-to-door between Bharatpur, Narayangarh and the lodges along the Sauraha park edge.
Bharatpur Airport Transfers
Flight pick-ups and drops with luggage space for the whole group.
Sightseeing
Elephant breeding centre, Bishazari Tal, Kasara and the Rapti riverside — at your own pace.
Group Tours
One van instead of three taxis for a tour party moving between lodge, gate and viewpoints.
Dinner & Evening Out
Riverside dinners and cultural shows in Sauraha, with a car waiting when you finish.
Official Meetings
Bharatpur and Narayangarh business and hospital visits, car kept with you between stops.
Weddings & Events
Guest shuttles across Bharatpur and Ratnanagar for weddings and functions.
Monthly Staff Transport
Lodge or office staff pick-up and drop on a discounted monthly contract.
Not sure which vehicle or how many hours you need? Send us the plan and we’ll suggest the cheapest way to cover it.
FAQS
EV Rental in Chitwan — FAQs
An electric car in Chitwan starts from NPR 3,500 for a full day of up to 8 hours and 80km, or NPR 600 per hour with a two-hour minimum. EV vans start from NPR 7,500 per day with a driver. Bharatpur airport transfers to Sauraha are a flat NPR 2,500 for a car.
Free delivery and pick-up across the district — Sauraha, Bachhauli, Ratnanagar, Tandi, Bharatpur, Narayangarh, Kasara, Patihani, Jagatpur, Meghauli and Bharatpur Airport, including direct to your lodge.
No. Entry into the park is only by licensed safari jeep, canoe or guided walk — that applies to every private vehicle, not just ours. We drop you at the gate or your lodge and collect you afterwards.
Yes, there are chargers around Bharatpur and Narayangarh, and several lodges now have their own. For a normal day of transfers and sightseeing you won’t need one, since the car arrives fully charged and the Terai is flat.
Yes. We track the flight and meet you at arrivals with space for luggage, then run you straight to your lodge in Sauraha or wherever you are staying.
No. Any valid driving licence accepted in Nepal is enough for a self-drive electric car. EV vans are normally hired with one of our drivers.
GET A QUOTE
Book Your EV
Tell us your dates and where you’re staying and we’ll confirm availability and the exact fare — or call/WhatsApp +977 9714574216 for an instant quote.