Kathmandu, Aug 25
With Nepal’s vehicle market expanding, NADA Auto Show 2026 has opened at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu, giving special priority to automobile parts and vehicles produced or assembled domestically.
Vice President Ramsahay Yadav inaugurated the 18th edition of the show, organised by the NADA Automobiles Association of Nepal.
The show features 53 brands across two-wheelers, four-wheelers, and commercial vehicles, with more than a dozen and a half new models being launched or displayed.
One of the main attractions this year is the “Yatri P-2,” an electric scooter manufactured in Nepal. Organisers say placing a Nepali-made vehicle alongside international brands in the same exhibition reflects the changing landscape of Nepal’s automobile industry.
Marking NADA’s 50th anniversary, this year’s show gives separate priority to vehicles and automobile parts made or assembled in Nepal, not just foreign brands.
A “Made in Nepal, Made for Nepal” pavilion has been set up at the venue, showcasing vehicles and automobile parts produced or assembled in Nepal.
According to NADA, around eight Nepali manufacturers are taking part in this section, including companies making electric motorcycles, automotive batteries, lubricants, and helmets. Alongside Yatri, Nepali producers such as Asian Wiring, Kohinoor Plastic Industries, Nepal Lube Oil, and Purwanchal Lube Oil will showcase their products.
NADA said the goal of giving Nepali products a dedicated space is to bring the country’s growing automobile manufacturing and industrial activity closer to consumers.
NADA President Surendra Kumar Upreti said the potential for domestic production in Nepal’s automobile sector is growing.
“The message we want to give is this: Nepal is no longer limited to just importing vehicles. We are gradually moving toward self-reliance and domestic enterprise,” he said.
He noted that over NADA’s 50-year history, its activities have expanded beyond vehicle sales, purchase, and servicing to include parts supply and manufacturing as well.
According to NADA, the organisation was established five decades ago to represent vehicle dealers, but has since grown into a representative body covering vehicle sales, assembly, financing, insurance, servicing, and parts supply businesses.
Brands on display
Passenger cars: Riddara, Aion, JMEV, Tata EV, Suzuki, Deepal, Avatr, Foton, Skoda, Nami, Changan, Proton, BYD, Geely, Omoda, Jaecoo, Jetour, MG, GWM, Leapmotor, MHero, Skywell, and Wuling, among others.
Light commercial vehicles: Foton, Sokon, King Long, Higer, Farizon, Jinbei, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, DFSK, Kama, New Gonow Auto, Aucwell, Diego, Skyworth EV, Dongfeng, Kawei Auto, Feidi, and Ekta Motors.
Two-wheelers: Royal Enfield, Yatri, Hero, Vida, Yamaha Racing, Vespa-Aprilia, Ampere, MetaEV, Zonsen, QJ Motor, Miche Auto, and Revolt, among others.
Beyond vehicles, more than 200 stalls will feature banks and financial institutions, insurance, auto parts, and garage equipment. The exhibition is divided into sections for four-wheelers, two-wheelers, financial institutions, auto parts and garage equipment, the “Made in Nepal, Made for Nepal” pavilion, and an international business pavilion.
Entry costs Rs 200 for the general public and Rs 150 for students, with tickets available online via the Khalti app. NADA said the venue also offers parking, traffic management, an information desk, a media desk, a cafeteria, and emergency health services.
With a large number of new foreign models displayed alongside Nepali-made products on the same platform, the show is being seen as a sign that Nepal’s auto market is moving beyond pure import dependence toward domestic production.
