Who Drives What? Nepal PM Balendra Shah and Ministers’ Car List Revealed 2026

Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Automobile Hive

The recent public release of asset declarations by Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah and cabinet ministers has generated widespread public interest. Along with land, savings, and investments, many people are curious about one specific category — vehicles owned by the country’s top leaders.

Based on the officially disclosed property details, this report highlights what kinds of cars, SUVs, scooters, and motorcycles are owned by the Prime Minister and ministers. One major trend stands out clearly: electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular among ministers in Nepal.

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Prime Minister Balendra Shah Owns No Vehicle

According to the published asset declaration, Prime Minister Balendra Shah did not list any personal automobile, bike, or scooter under his name.

Similarly, Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Sunil Lamsal also did not declare ownership of any vehicle.

This has drawn attention, especially considering their high-ranking public positions.

Vehicles Owned by Nepalese Ministers

Below is a breakdown of vehicles declared by cabinet ministers.

Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal

Shishir Khanal has declared ownership of a Chinese EV Dongfeng Vigo, valued at around NPR 4 million.

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle owns a Subaru XV, valued at NPR 9.4 million.

He stated that the vehicle was purchased with support from IIDS, where he held professional affiliations.

Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha

Biraj Bhakta Shrestha declared multiple vehicles, including:

Toyota Land Cruiser, purchased in 2066 BS for NPR 876,000
An MG vehicle
A scooter

Home Minister Sudhan Gurung

The Home Minister has declared an MG S5, registered under Laguna Premium Apartment ownership.

Declared value: NPR 4.799 million

Law Minister Sobita Gautam

Sobita Gautam listed:

One vehicle purchased in 2080 BS for NPR 2.6 million
Another vehicle purchased in 2081 BS for NPR 9.5 million
A scooter

Vehicle brands were not specified.

Women and Children Minister Sita Badi

Sita Badi owns:

A Pulsar motorcycle
A scooter

The motorcycle is listed under her husband’s name.

Federal Affairs Minister Pratibha Rawal

Pratibha Rawal owns an MG S5 EV, purchased for NPR 4.4 million through her husband’s income source.

Health Minister Nisha Mehta

Nisha Mehta declared a Hyundai Grand i10, purchased for NPR 2.5 million.

The minister stated the purchase was funded through salary income and loans.

Education Minister Sasmita Pokharel

Sasmita Pokharel disclosed ownership of:

Kia Niro EV worth NPR 4 million
BYD Dolphin EV worth NPR 3.965 million

Tourism Minister Khadka Raj Poudel

Khadka Raj Poudel declared:

A Jeep worth NPR 3.5 million
Two scooters worth NPR 200,000 combined

Communication Minister Bikram Timilsina

Bikram Timilsina owns a car valued at NPR 2.3 million, reportedly purchased using domestic or overseas earnings.

Agriculture Minister Gita Chaudhary

Gita Chaudhary declared a scooter worth NPR 330,000.

Industry Minister Gauri Kumari Yadav

She owns a Hyundai Kona EV, valued at NPR 5.7 million.

The vehicle is registered under Kartika Yadav’s name.

Labour Minister Ramji Yadav

Ramji Yadav owns a Yamaha motorcycle, purchased in 2073 BS for NPR 270,000.

EV Vehicles Dominate Minister Vehicle Ownership

One of the strongest trends visible in the asset declarations is the growing number of electric vehicles among ministers.

Popular EV brands listed include:

MG
BYD
Hyundai Kona
Kia Niro
Dongfeng

This reflects Nepal’s growing shift toward electric mobility.

S.N.	Name	Position	Declared Vehicle(s)	Estimated Value
1	Balendra Shah	Prime Minister	No vehicle declared	N/A
2	Sunil Lamsal	Minister for Physical Infrastructure & Transport	No vehicle declared	N/A
3	Shishir Khanal	Foreign Minister	Dongfeng Vigo EV	NPR 4 million
4	Swarnim Wagle	Finance Minister	Subaru XV	NPR 9.4 million
5	Biraj Bhakta Shrestha	Energy Minister	Toyota Land Cruiser, MG car, Scooter	Multiple
6	Sudhan Gurung	Home Minister	MG S5	NPR 4.799 million
7	Sobita Gautam	Law Minister	Two cars, Scooter	NPR 2.6 million + NPR 9.5 million
8	Sita Badi	Women & Children Minister	Pulsar Motorcycle, Scooter	Not disclosed
9	Pratibha Rawal	Federal Affairs Minister	MG S5 EV	NPR 4.4 million
10	Nisha Mehta	Health Minister	Hyundai Grand i10	NPR 2.5 million
11	Sasmita Pokharel	Education Minister	Kia Niro EV, BYD Dolphin EV	NPR 4 million + NPR 3.965 million
12	Khadka Raj Poudel	Tourism Minister	Jeep, Two Scooters	NPR 3.5 million + NPR 200,000
13	Bikram Timilsina	Communication Minister	Car	NPR 2.3 million
14	Gita Chaudhary	Agriculture Minister	Scooter	NPR 330,000
15	Gauri Kumari Yadav	Industry Minister	Hyundai Kona EV	NPR 5.7 million
16	Ramji Yadav	Labour Minister	Yamaha Motorcycle	NPR 270,000

Why EVs Are Growing in Nepal

Electric vehicles are rapidly gaining popularity in Nepal due to:

Rising fuel prices
Lower maintenance cost
Government tax incentives
More charging stations
Environment-friendly transportation

Final Analysis

While Prime Minister Balendra Shah has declared no personal vehicle ownership, several ministers own a mix of cars, SUVs, motorcycles, scooters, and EVs.

The biggest takeaway from the disclosures is clear: Nepal’s leadership is increasingly adopting electric vehicles, mirroring the country’s changing automobile market.

As Nepal continues promoting green transportation, EV adoption among public leaders may continue to rise.