The inaugural edition of the first EV Expo in the country, NADA EV Expo 2022, has seen a footfall of more than 30,000 EV enthusiasts and visitors. Similarly, more than 250 units of various EVs were also booked during the four-day event which was held between September 22-25 at the capital’s Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Centre.

It is the first time in the history of Nepal that the exhibition fair on electric vehicles has been held. Dhruba Thapa, President – NADA Automobiles Association of Nepal (NADA), said that the fair was more fruitful and successful than expected even though it was the first time.

Along with the EV Expo, NADA also conducted a symposium on EVs titled ‘NADA EV Chautari’ from the second day of the expo in association with USAID. The three-day seminar conducted sessions on ‘EV technology and ecosystem’, ‘Financial Aspects of EV’, and ‘Policies for Promoting EVs’.

The first EV Expo was also fruitful for several companies as more than 250 units of EVs were booked during the exhibition. Tata’s Nexon EV and Tigor EV garnered the maximum number of bookings followed by Neta, Hyundai and BYD.

The NADA EV Expo 2022 hosted the participation of seven 4-wheeler brands, one 3-wheeler brand, sixteen 2-wheeler brands, three brands of tyres, two brands of battery, nine companies of garage equipment, components and Nepal Drives media along with four financial institutions.