Kathmandu. With a glorious history spanning over seven decades in automobile engineering, Beijing Auto Works (BAW) is now gearing up to bring a new generation experience of urban electric mobility in Nepal with the BAW eSeven Pro.

The popularity of electric vehicles is increasing rapidly in Nepal.

Rising fuel prices, environmental awareness, low operating costs, and government incentives have attracted many Nepali consumers to electric vehicles. But when buying an EV, most customers give priority only to the battery capacity, distance traveled on a single charge, charging time or price. However, one of the most important aspects that determine the overall driving experience is the vehicle’s driving system.

As a result, BAW Brumby, developed by Beijing Auto Works (BAW), has been able to carve a niche for itself in Nepal’s growing EV market. Its most striking feature is the rear-wheel-drive system, which is rarely found in compact electric vehicles in this price category.

Beijing Auto Works (BAW) is one of China’s oldest automobile manufacturers. Founded in 1951, the company has made significant contributions to the development of China’s modern automobile industry.

In the initial phase, BAW made a special identity by producing military and government vehicles. In particular, the BJ212 is considered to be one of the company’s most popular off-road vehicles. BAW’s decades-long experience in building robust vehicles that can navigate difficult terrain and challenging roads makes JAW the epitome of strong engineering and reliability.

Over time, the company has invested heavily in the development of passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and next-generation electric vehicles, combining its engineering experience with advanced technology. Today, BAW products are being sold in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, South America, and many other international markets around the world. Over seven decades of research, product excellence, and continuous technological innovation have established BAW as one of China’s most trusted automobile brands.

TAG_OPEN_strong_48 Why is rear-wheel-drive important?

Most compact cars use a front-wheel-drive system, where the front wheels are responsible for both steering and power.

However, the BAW Brumbie adopts a rear-wheel-drive system, where power goes to the rear wheels and the front wheels are used only for steering.

This technology has many practical advantages. First, it distributes the weight of the vehicle in a balanced way, making the vehicle more stable and balanced in mode.

Second, the vehicle’s grip is better on steep roads. In cities like Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Pokhara, and Dharan, power flows from the rear wheels to propel the vehicle uphill.

Thirdly, the steering feels lighter, smoother, and more responsive as the front wheels only act as steering.

Fourth, the vehicle has good balance even when carrying extra passengers or luggage, so it is suitable for daily family use, office commuting, and light business purposes.

Design for Nepal’s urban and semi-urban roads

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The road infrastructure of the Kathmandu Valley is different from many modern cities in the world. Narrow roads, heavy traffic jams, sharp turns, ups and downs and limited parking space make it a compact, agile and easy-to-operate vehicle.

The combination of the Brumby’s small size and rear-wheel-drive system makes it a great fit for such roads. Its small turning radius, easy parking, low operating costs, and quick torque from an electric motor make daily urban commuting much simpler.

The Brumbee is one of the very few electric vehicles in the Rs 20 lakh category in Nepal to offer a rear-wheel-drive platform.

Considering the narrow roads, steep and heavy traffic in major cities, including Kathmandu, this technology is the key feature that sets Brumby apart in its own class.

BEW combines more than seven decades of automobile manufacturing experience with modern electric vehicle technology to develop a practical and reliable EV for today’s consumers.

Positive Customer Experience

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Ramesh Adhikari, a Brumbee user from Kathmandu, shared his experience, “Initially, I was unsure whether the compact EV would perform well on the uphills. But after riding a Brumby, its ability to operate on the uphill road from Dhapasi to Budhanilkantha was very impressive. Its rear-wheel-drive system offers a truly different experience. “

Similarly, Ramesh Rokaya, an agri entrepreneur who runs an agriculture business in Butwal, said, “I have to travel regularly from Palpa to Butwal and within the city throughout the month due to my work.” The Brumbies are easy to park, run smoothly on narrow roads and feel very balanced on uphill and muddy roads,” he adds.