Nepal’s First Private Electric Car - The Story of REVA

Source: Wikipedia

Although Nepal’s electric journey began back in 1975 with public trolley buses, this personal adoption of electric mobility represented a significant shift towards sustainable private transport.

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ECO Vision Pvt. Ltd. introduced REVA electric cars in Nepal around 2007, serving as the exclusive distributor. However, early adoption was extremely limited due to high costs and a lack of awareness. By 2010, private owners like Bijaya Sagar Pradhan began acquiring REVA vehicles, marking some of the first known private uses of electric cars in Nepal. 

Later in 2012, Agni Group, one of Nepal’s leading automotive distributors, acquired the official dealership rights for Mahindra electric vehicles, including the REVA. Today, Agni Group continues to manage the sales and service of Mahindra’s EV range, playing a significant role in advancing electric mobility across the country.

REVA – Technical Specifications

• Introduction Year: January 2008
• Seating Capacity: 4-seater
  (2 adults in front, 2 children or luggage in rear)
• Drive Layout: Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
• Motor: AC Motor, 13 kW Peak Power
• Battery: 48V, 200Ah Lead Acid
• Top Speed: 80 km/h
• Kerb Weight: 665 kg
• Wheelbase: 1700 mm
• Braking System:
  • Front: Disc Brakes
  • Rear: Drum Brakes
• Special Mode: Boost Mode for quick acceleration

• Key Features: Equipped with Air Conditioning

   

The original REVA was launched in June 2001 in India, with its international debut in London in 2004 under the G-Wiz name. Its enhanced successor, the REVA, officially hit the Indian market in January 2008, offering better performance with its AC motor and 80 km/h top speed.

However, after the Mahindra Group acquired the company, production of the REVA came to an end by 2012. Mahindra later introduced the e2o, which officially replaced the REVA and continued the legacy under the Mahindra Electric brand.

This small yet significant car not only marked the beginning of electric mobility in Nepal but also showcased the early global shift towards sustainable urban transport.