Kathmandu – The G1 humanoid robot and Go2 quadruped robot are set to be among the major attractions at the 18th NADA Auto Show, opening at Bhrikutimandap on August 25. But beyond the futuristic robots, the exhibition will spotlight a much bigger story — Nepal’s rapidly expanding electric mobility sector and the infrastructure challenges that come with it.
Nepal has now imported around 63,000 electric vehicles, while the national charging network has grown to roughly 2,000 charging points, developed largely by private importers in coordination with the Nepal Electricity Authority. More than 80 percent of Nepal’s EV imports come from China, with most of the remainder arriving from India.
The growth has taken place within less than a decade and, according to NADA, EV adoption has moved faster than charging infrastructure development.
The Golden Jubilee Edition of the NADA Auto Show will bring both sides of the transition together. On the vehicle front, brands including BYD, Leapmotor, Geely, MG and Wuling will showcase electric and electrified models across different price segments. Electric two-wheelers will also be represented by brands such as Revolt and Nepal-based Yatri.
Charging infrastructure providers including GI Charger, the show’s official charging partner, along with Exicom, ZEVPOINT and Aircharge, will display AC and DC charging technologies.
NADA President Surendra Kumar Upreti said the exhibition aims to create a platform where vehicles, charging infrastructure and financing can be discussed together as Nepal’s EV ecosystem continues to evolve.
The event will also focus on Nepal’s recently revised EV taxation system, which has shifted from a tax structure based on motor power in kilowatts to a value-based Clean Infrastructure Investment Levy. The policy change is expected to have a major impact on EV pricing, investment and future market growth.
While robots may attract the first wave of attention, the broader focus of this year’s NADA Auto Show will be Nepal’s fast-moving transition toward electric mobility — and whether the country’s infrastructure can keep pace.
