Electric vehicles proposed for top-level government officials in Nepal

Electric cars charging at a Sinopec service station in China last year. Recently, Nepal has drafted a proposal that requires high-level government officials to use only electric vehicles for their daily commute. — AFP

In a major move that is likely to encourage promotion of electric vehicles (EVs), the Nepal government has come up with a proposal that makes it mandatory for high-level government officials to use electric vehicles.

Nepal's Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport has drafted a proposal that requires the public officials – joint secretaries and secretaries – must use only electric vehicles for their daily commute.