NADA Auto Show opens Tuesday. The road ahead is electric
Summary
The 18th NADA Auto Show 2026 opens Tuesday at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu, spotlighting electric vehicles, Made in Nepal products and the future of Nepal’s automobile industry. Organisers say the event will also emphasize local manufacturing, charging infrastructure and job creation.
Key Points
- The 18th NADA Auto Show 2026 opens at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu and runs until August 30, featuring more than 150 brands and over 200 stalls.
- The show, organized by the NADA Automobiles Association of Nepal, is themed “From Industry to Employment” and marks the association’s golden jubilee.
- Leaders said Nepal has growing potential for local vehicle assembly and manufacturing, but better policy, roads and financing are still needed.
- BYD said it plans to set up a battery repair centre in Nepal as electric vehicle adoption grows and battery management becomes a new challenge.
