The historical bike tax rates in Nepal provide a useful reference for understanding how vehicle ownership costs have changed over the years. Provincial governments revise annual road tax rates based on factors such as engine capacity, transportation policies, and infrastructure funding requirements. Comparing historical bike tax rates with the latest fiscal year’s rates helps bike owners, buyers, and researchers track tax changes and estimate ownership costs over time. The tables below present historical bike tax rates from previous fiscal years for informational purposes only and may no longer be applicable under current government regulations
Bike tax rate in Nepal – 2078/79 (2021/22)
Here is the recent updated bike tax rate of Nepal for the fiscal year 2078/79 depending on the provinces:
Bagmati Province
Here is the vehicle tax rate for bikes or scooters running on petroleum products:
Bike Tax Rate in Bagmati Province, Nepal – 2021/22
| Bike (in cc) | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 125 | Rs. 3,000 |
| 125 to 150 | Rs. 5,000 |
| 150 to 225 | Rs. 6,500 | 225 to 400 | Rs. 11,000 |
| 400 to 650 | Rs. 20,000 |
| Above 650 | Rs. 30,000 |
Here is the vehicle tax rate for motorcycles or scooters registered in Bagmati province that run with electricity:
Electric Bike Tax Rate in Bagmati Province, Nepal – 2021/22
| Bike (in Watts) | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| 350 to 1000 | Rs. 2,000 |
| 1000 to 1500 | Rs. 2,500 |
| 1500 and above | Rs. 3,000 |
Bike tax rate in Nepal – 2077/78 (2020/21)
Here is the older bike tax rate from 2077/78 (2020/21) applied for various provinces of Nepal:
Province No. 1
Here is the tax rate applicable for bikes or scooters in Province No. 1 as updated on 2077/78:
| Bike (in cc) | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 125 | Rs. 2,800 |
| 126 to 250 | Rs. 4,500 |
| 251 to 400 | Rs. 9,000 |
| 401 to above | Rs. 16,500 |
Note: No vehicle tax is levied on electric bikes or scooters in Province No. 1. Besides, 20% discount on above mentioned tax is provided for vehicles running on fuel other than petroleum products.
Province No. 2
Here is the tax rate applicable for bikes or scooters in Province No. 1 as updated on 2077/78:
| Bike (in cc) | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 125 | Rs. 2,500 |
| 126 to 160 | Rs. 4,000 |
| 161 to 250 | Rs. 5,000 |
| 251 to 400 | Rs. 8,000 |
| 401 to above | Rs. 15,000 |
Note: 20% discount on above mentioned rate is provided for vehicles running on fuel other than petroleum products.
Bagmati Province
Here is the older tax rate applicable for two-wheeler in Bagmati Province during 2077/78:
| Bike (in cc) | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 125 | Rs. 2,800 |
| 126 to 160 | Rs. 4,500 |
| 161 to 250 | Rs. 5,500 |
| 251 to 400 | Rs. 9,000 |
| 401 to 650 | Rs. 20,000 |
| Above 650 | Rs. 30,000 |
Here is the older tax rate for motorcycles or scooters registered in Bagmati province that run with electricity:
| Bike (in Watts) | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| 350 to 1000 | Rs. 1,500 |
| 1001 to 1500 | Rs. 2,000 |
| 1501 to above | Rs. 3,000 |
Gandaki Province
Here is the tax rate applicable for bikes or scooters in Gandaki Province as updated on 2077/78:
| Bike (in cc) | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 125 | Rs. 2,600 |
| 126 to 250 | Rs. 4,200 |
| 251 to 400 | Rs. 8,400 |
| 401 to above | Rs. 16,000 |
Note: No vehicle tax is levied on electric bikes or scooters in Gandaki Province. Besides, 20% discount on above mentioned tax is provided for vehicles running on fuel other than petroleum products.
Lumbini Province
Here is the tax rate applicable for bikes or scooters in Lumbini Province as updated on 2077/78:
| Bike (in cc) | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 125 | Rs. 2,500 |
| 126 to 250 | Rs. 4,500 |
| 251 to 400 | Rs. 9,500 |
| 401 to above | Rs. 20,000 |
Note: 20% discount on above mentioned tax is provided for vehicles running on fuel other than petroleum products. But no vehicle tax will be levied on electric bikes or scooters registered in Lumbini Province.
Karnali Province
Here is the tax rate applicable for bikes or scooters in Karnali Province as updated on 2077/78:
| Bike (in cc) | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 125 | Rs. 2,500 |
| 126 to 250 | Rs. 4,000 |
| 251 to 400 | Rs. 8,000 |
| 401 to above | Rs. 15,000 |
Note: No vehicle tax is levied on electric bikes or scooters in Karnali Province. Besides, 20% discount on above mentioned tax is provided for vehicles running on fuel other than petroleum products.
Sudurpashchim Province
Here is the tax rate applicable for two-wheeler vehicles like bike or scooter in Sudurpashchim Province as updated on 2077/78:
| Bike (in cc) | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 125 | Rs. 2,500 |
| 126 to 250 | Rs. 4500 |
| 251 to 400 | Rs. 8,000 |
| 401 to above | Rs. 9,000 |
Note: No vehicle tax is levied on electric bikes or scooters in Sudurpashchim Province. Besides, 20% discount on above mentioned tax is provided for vehicles running on fuel other than petroleum products.