Dongfeng electric buses enter Nepal market with two variants

Kathmandu, August 14, 2026 — Chinese automobile manufacturer Dongfeng has entered Nepal’s electric bus market, with Aayam Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd., under the Himalayan Organization, launching two electric bus variants at the ongoing NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026.

The company is offering the Dongfeng City EV and Long Range EV, priced at Rs. 11.45 million and Rs. 12.4 million, respectively. Customers booking either model during the expo will receive a discount of Rs. 500,000 from the listed price.

The launch comes as Nepal’s automobile market continues to see growing interest in electric commercial vehicles. The NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026 is being held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu from August 11 to 16 and features more than 55 brands and over 40 new vehicle and mobility-product launches.

Both Dongfeng buses have two doors and seating configurations for 25 to 29 passengers. They are equipped with a 220 kWh permanent magnet synchronous motor capable of producing maximum torque of 1,500 Nm.

The buses are offered with 103.47 kWh and 140 kWh battery-pack options. The City EV has a claimed CLTC range of 250 kilometres, while the Long Range EV can travel up to 350 kilometres on a full charge.

Both variants have a ground clearance of 320 mm. They measure 7,180 mm in length, 2,365 mm in width and 2,980 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,750 mm.

Dongfeng is providing a battery warranty of five years or 200,000 kilometres. Customers can extend the battery warranty to up to eight years or 400,000 kilometres. The electric motor is covered by a five-year or 100,000-kilometre warranty.

Aayam Intercontinental is an established automotive distributor in Nepal and is based in Gairidhara, Kathmandu. The company is listed by the NADA Automobiles Association of Nepal and has previously operated in Nepal’s commercial-vehicle segment, including bus sales.

The company said the introduction of Dongfeng electric buses is aimed at responding to increasing demand for larger electric vehicles in Nepal and the growing policy focus on electric mobility.