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The GO EC Kochi- Kathmandu EV expedition members being received at the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu. (From left): Yasin Muhammed (Traveller and Influencer), Sant Bahadur Bist (Director, Business Development, GO EC Nepal), Unnikrishnan P P (Director, GO EC Nepal), Suman Shekhar (First Secretary, Indian Embassy, Kathmandu), Nawin Tiwari - (Public Relations Manager, GO EC Nepal) and Yadhu Krishnan (CTO, GO EC).
Announcing its market entry and technological capability, Kerala-based electric mobility infrastructure company GO EC has launched its operations in Nepal, completing South Asia’s first cross-border EV expedition from Kochi to Kathmandu.
The 2,000+ km journey, organised by GO EC in partnership with Tata Motors, activates the company’s brand and provides a proof-of-concept demonstration for long-distance EV travel. The team, including GO EC Nepal Director Unnikrishnan, CTO Yadhu Krishnan, and YouTuber Yasin Muhammed, travelled through key Indian cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Varanasi before reaching Kathmandu.
GO EC’s foray into Nepal includes a rollout strategy. In the coming months, the company plans to install 50 fast-charging stations across the country. The company already operates over 250 DC fast-charging stations in Kerala and aims to replicate its scalable model in Nepal, tapping into the country’s surging demand for electric mobility.
“This is not just a symbolic journey; it’s a strategic market entry initiative,” said P.G. Ramnath, CEO and Co-founder of GO EC. “We are here to catalyse Nepal’s EV ecosystem with robust charging infrastructure and proven operational experience.”
The EV convoy was accorded a warm welcome in Nepal on May 13 by representatives from the Indian Embassy, Athul Madan and Suman Shekhar. A reception was organized later for the team members at Tata Motors’ Nepal headquarters.
Published on May 19, 2025
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