With the dawn of Nepal’s Fiscal Year 2082/83, vehicle owners across the nation are once again turning their attention to annual tax obligations. As a federal republic, Nepal empowers its seven provincial governments to determine their own vehicle tax rates. This decentralization has resulted in province-specific tax structures that reflect local policies, economic strategies, and development goals.

This article presents a detailed breakdown of the vehicle tax rates for FY 2082/83 across all seven provinces in Nepal, covering private and public vehicles, as well as electric alternatives.

Understanding the Basics of Vehicle Taxation in Nepal

Under Nepal's federal structure:

Vehicle tax (also known as road tax) is administered by the provincial governments.
Each province independently decides the annual tax based on engine capacity (for combustion engines) or motor output (for electric vehicles).
The tax must be paid annually to renew a vehicle’s registration and legally operate it on public roads.

Bagmati Province (Includes Kathmandu)

Private Two-Wheelers:

Engine Capacity (cc)	Tax (NPR)
Up to 125 cc	3,000
126–150 cc	5,000
151–225 cc	6,500
226–400 cc	12,000
401–650 cc	25,000
Above 650 cc	35,000

Private Four-Wheelers:

Engine Capacity (cc)	Tax (NPR)
Up to 1000 cc	22,000
1001–1500 cc	25,000
1501–2000 cc	27,000
2001–2500 cc	37,000
2501–3000 cc	50,000
3001–3500 cc	65,000
Above 3500 cc	70,000

Electric Vehicles (Private Use):

Power Output (kW)	Tax (NPR)
Up to 50 kW	5,000
51–125 kW	15,000
126–200 kW	20,000
Above 200 kW	30,000

Madhesh Province

Private Two-Wheelers:

Engine Capacity (cc)	Tax (NPR)
Up to 125 cc	3,000
126–160 cc	5,000
161–250 cc	6,500
251–400 cc	11,000
Above 400 cc	20,000

Private Four-Wheelers:

Engine Capacity (cc)	Tax (NPR)
Up to 1000 cc	22,000
1001–1500 cc	25,000
1501–2000 cc	27,000
2001–2500 cc	37,000
Above 2900 cc	60,000

Electric Vehicles (Private Use):

Power Output (kW)	Tax (NPR)
10–50 kW	5,000
51–125 kW	15,000
126–200 kW	20,000
Above 200 kW	30,000

Gandaki Province

Private Two-Wheelers:

Engine Capacity (cc)	Tax (NPR)
Up to 125 cc	3,000
126–150 cc	5,000
151–225 cc	6,500
226–400 cc	11,000
401–650 cc	20,000
Above 650 cc	30,000

Private Four-Wheelers:

Engine Capacity (cc)	Tax (NPR)
Up to 1000 cc	22,000
1001–1500 cc	25,000
1501–2000 cc	27,000
2001–2500 cc	37,000
Above 3500 cc	65,000

Electric Vehicles (Private Use):

Power Output (kW)	Tax (NPR)
50–125 kW	10,000
126–200 kW	15,000
Above 200 kW	20,000

Lumbini Province

Rates are closely aligned with those in Gandaki Province, with minor administrative variations. Two-wheelers and EVs are slightly less taxed compared to Bagmati.

Private Two-Wheelers:

Engine Capacity (cc)	Tax Rate (NPR)
Up to 125 cc	2,500
126–250 cc	4,500
251–400 cc	9,500
Above 400 cc	20,000

Private Four-Wheelers:

Engine Capacity (cc)	Tax Rate (NPR)
Up to 1000 cc	20,000
1001–1500 cc	22,000
1501–2000 cc	25,000
2001–2500 cc	34,000
2501–2900 cc	39,000
Above 2900 cc	55,000

Electric Vehicles (Private Use):

Power Output (kW)	Tax Rate (NPR)
Up to 50 kW	5,000
51–125 kW	15,000
126–200 kW	20,000
Above 200 kW	30,000

Karnali Province

Private Two-Wheelers:

Engine Capacity (cc)	Tax (NPR)
Up to 125 cc	2,500
126–150 cc	4,000
151–225 cc	5,500
Above 400 cc	28,000

Private Four-Wheelers:

Engine Capacity (cc)	Tax (NPR)
Up to 1000 cc	20,000
Above 3500 cc	60,000

Electric Vehicles (Private Use):

Power Output (kW)	Tax (NPR)
Up to 50 kW	4,000
51–125 kW	12,000
Above 200 kW	25,000

Sudurpashchim Province

Private Two-Wheelers:

Engine Capacity (cc)	Tax (NPR)
Up to 125 cc	2,800
Above 650 cc	32,000

Private Four-Wheelers:

Engine Capacity (cc)	Tax (NPR)
Up to 1000 cc	21,000
Above 3500 cc	63,000

Electric Vehicles (Private Use):

Power Output (kW)	Tax (NPR)
Up to 50 kW	4,500
Above 200 kW	28,500

Koshi Province

Rates follow a mid-range trend, similar to Lumbini. Vehicle owners here also benefit from relatively moderate tax brackets compared to urban centers like Kathmandu.

Private Two-Wheelers:

Engine Capacity (cc)	Tax Rate (NPR)
Up to 125 cc	2,800
126–250 cc	4,500
251–400 cc	9,000
Above 400 cc	16,500

Private Four-Wheelers:

Engine Capacity (cc)	Tax Rate (NPR)
Up to 1000 cc	21,000
1001–1500 cc	23,000
1501–2000 cc	30,000
2001–2500 cc	35,500
2501–2900 cc	41,000
Above 2900 cc	58,500

Electric Vehicles (Private Use):

Power Output (kW)	Tax Rate (NPR)
Up to 50 kW	5,000
51–125 kW	15,000
126–200 kW	20,000
Above 200 kW	30,000

Conclusion

The vehicle tax rate for Fiscal Year 2082/83 in Nepal reflects a stable policy landscape with minimal changes compared to the previous year. While electric vehicles continue to enjoy preferential rates across all provinces, combustion engine vehicles are taxed primarily on displacement.

Key takeaways:

Tax rates vary by province — always check your provincial government's official source.
Electric vehicles are incentivized with lower rates to support Nepal’s green mobility goals.
No major tax hikes were seen this year, signaling stability amid economic adjustments.

Vehicle Tax Rate in Nepal (FY 2082/83): A Complete Guide by Province

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