Self-drive
EV Car Rental
Best for couples, families and business travel around the valley. Normal, SUV and luxury electric cars, self-drive or with a driver.
- 4–5 Seats
- Up to 300km
- Automatic
EV RENTAL IN KATHMANDU
The Easiest Way to Get Around the Valley
Kathmandu is a city of short hops — a meeting in Durbarmarg, lunch in Patan, a run out to Bhaktapur before dark. That is exactly the kind of driving an electric car is best at, and exactly the kind of driving that makes a petrol car expensive. We deliver a fully charged EV to wherever you are staying in the valley and collect it when you’re done.
- Free delivery & pick-up across the valley
- Airport pick-up from Tribhuvan International (TIA)
- Self-drive cars, or vans with an experienced local driver
- Hourly, daily, weekly and monthly hire
WHY DRIVE ELECTRIC HERE
Why an EV Makes Particular Sense in Kathmandu
A few things about this city make an electric vehicle a genuinely better tool than a petrol one, not just a greener one.
Traffic Barely Costs You
Sitting in Koteshwor traffic burns fuel in a petrol car. An EV uses almost nothing when it isn’t moving, so a slow day costs you very little range.
No Fumes in the Valley
Kathmandu’s bowl-shaped valley traps air pollution in winter. Driving electric means you add nothing to it, and no exhaust smell inside the car.
Charge Back on Descents
Coming down from Nagarkot or Chandragiri, regenerative braking puts charge back into the battery instead of wearing out your brakes.
Best Charging Coverage
The valley has more chargers than anywhere else in Nepal — though for a normal day of city driving you won’t need one at all.
WHERE PEOPLE DRIVE
Popular Drives From Kathmandu
Everything in this table is comfortably within range on a single charge, so you can leave in the morning and come back the same day without planning a charging stop.
| SN | Destination | Distance (one-way) | Drive Time | Good For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patan (Lalitpur) Durbar Square | 6 km | ~30 min | Half-day heritage walk |
| 2 | Swayambhunath & Kathmandu Durbar Square | 5 km | ~25 min | Morning sightseeing |
| 3 | Boudhanath & Pashupatinath | 7 km | ~35 min | Half-day temple circuit |
| 4 | Bhaktapur Durbar Square | 15 km | ~50 min | Full-day trip |
| 5 | Nagarkot (sunrise viewpoint) | 32 km | ~1.5 hrs | Sunrise or overnight |
| 6 | Dhulikhel & Namobuddha | 40 km | ~2 hrs | Full-day mountain views |
| 7 | Chandragiri Hills | 16 km | ~1 hr | Half-day, cable car base |
Going further afield? We also cover Pokhara and Chitwan — ask us to quote a one-way or round trip with a driver.
KATHMANDU RATES
What It Costs to Rent an EV in Kathmandu
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 | Airport Pickup / Drop | Within the valley | NPR 2,000 | NPR 4,000 |
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 in the Kathmandu Valley
Delivery and collection are free in all of these areas. If your location isn’t listed, ask — it is usually still covered.
- Thamel
- Lazimpat
- Durbarmarg
- Naxal
- Baluwatar
- Baneshwor
- Koteshwor
- Chabahil
- Boudha
- Maharajgunj
- Budhanilkantha
- Kalanki
- Patan / Lalitpur
- Jhamsikhel
- Bhaktapur
- Tribhuvan Airport (TIA)
Delivered Full
A day in the valley on one charge
The question we get asked most about EV rental in Kathmandu is where to charge. In practice, most of our customers never do. A car that arrives with a full battery has more than enough range for a normal day inside the valley — sightseeing, meetings, a run to Bhaktapur and back — because valley distances are short and city speeds are low. You simply hand the vehicle back at the end of the day.
If you are staying several days or heading up to Nagarkot and beyond, the valley has the best charging coverage in the country, with fast chargers at malls, hotels and dealer outlets across Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur. We will point out the ones nearest to you when we drop the vehicle off, and if the trip is a long one you can always book the EV rental in Kathmandu with one of our drivers and leave the route planning to us.
AVAILABLE IN KATHMANDU
Choose Your Vehicle
Both are available for delivery anywhere in the valley. Pick the one that fits your group.
Self-drive
Driver included
EV Van Rental
Best for tour groups, airport transfers, weddings and daily office staff transport. Four sizes from 7 up to 16 seats.
- 7–16 Seats
- Driver included
- Luggage space
Renting outside the capital? We also serve Pokhara and Chitwan.
WHAT PEOPLE USE IT FOR
You Can Hire an EV in Kathmandu 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.
Sightseeing
The heritage circuit at your own pace — Durbar squares, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, out to Bhaktapur. Park, wander, move on when you’re ready.
Official Meetings
Arrive at a client office or ministry without the wait for a ride. Book by the hour or the day and keep the car with you between meetings.
Dinner Out
An evening in Thamel, Jhamsikhel or Durbarmarg with a car waiting outside — useful when the group is large or the night runs late.
Airport Transfers
Pick-up and drop at Tribhuvan International, with space for luggage. We track the flight, so a delayed landing costs you nothing.
Day Trips Out of the Valley
Nagarkot for sunrise, Dhulikhel and Namobuddha for the mountain views, Chandragiri for the cable car — all comfortable on one charge.
Weddings & Events
Clean, quiet vehicles for the wedding party and guest shuttles between venue, hotel and reception. Vans available for larger groups.
Family & Guest Visits
When relatives or visitors are in town, one booked vehicle is easier than arranging taxis for every outing across the valley.
Monthly Staff Transport
Daily office pick-up and drop or a school route, on a monthly contract with the same driver and a discounted rate.
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 Kathmandu — FAQs
An electric car in Kathmandu 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. Airport transfers within the valley are a flat NPR 2,000 for a car.
Yes. Delivery and pick-up are free anywhere inside the Ring Road and across most of the valley, including Thamel, Lazimpat, Baneshwor, Patan, Bhaktapur, Budhanilkantha and Tribhuvan International Airport.
Electric cars are well suited to Kathmandu. Stop-start traffic that drains a petrol car uses very little battery, there is no idling and no engine heat, and regenerative braking recovers charge on the descents into the valley.
The valley has the densest charging network in Nepal, with fast chargers at malls, hotels and dealer outlets across Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur. Every rental leaves fully charged, which covers a normal day of valley driving without stopping to charge at all.
Yes. Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Namobuddha and Chandragiri are comfortable day trips on a single charge. For longer runs to Pokhara or Chitwan we plan the route around charging stops, or you can book the vehicle with a driver.
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.