NADA Automobiles Association of Nepal (NADA), is organizing the first ever EV Expo in Nepal, an exclusive exhibition on electric vehicles, components and ancillary. The “CEAT presents NADA EV Expo 2022” is scheduled for September 22 till 25 at Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall, Kathmandu.

Supported by Nepal Electricity Authority, the Expo is title sponsored by CEAT and co-sponsored by Shikhar Insurance Company Ltd. USAID Clean Air has joined in as the Knowledge Partner and Khalti is associated as Digital Payment Partner. The Expo is managed by Global Exposition & Management Services (GEMS).

Nepal is gradually upscaling the power generation and with this increase, efficient energy consumption is significant to contribute to the overall economic growth. Electric mobility in this backdrop can be an ideal sector to increase domestic energy consumption and step in toward environmental sustainability. As such, there is a need for a common platform to bring together all the stakeholders under one roof for which the Expo has been conceptualized.

The NADA EV Expo 2022 will host 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 an auto magazine along with four financial institutions.

Adjoining the festive season, the NADA EV Expo 2022 is expected to be an overwhelming participative business platform for EV customers, auto enthusiasts, auto dealers and other auto stakeholders at large. The organizer strongly believes that the EV Expo will reach out to an extended mass to enhance public consciousness in regard to an electric vehicle, their usage and their benefits.

The NADA EV Expo 2022 also incorporates information on financing services, after-sales services, insurance services, etc. A common media desk will be set up at the venue to facilitate news coverage. To ensure safety, Hitco Pvt. Ltd. will provide fire safety support for the exhibition. Similarly, USAID Clean Air is conducting three days of informative workshops and interaction program ‘EV Chautari’ to raise awareness about the environment and electric vehicles. To disseminate information regarding road safety and traffic rules the exhibition will have Traffic Information Desk at the venue in support with the Metropolitan Traffic Police Division.

Considering visitors’ convenience and smooth operation by minimizing rush at the entrance, an online ticketing system through Khalti app has been introduced effective from today. There is a special offer on the tickets during the pre-booking period till September 21 and all tickets purchased online will get 25% cash back from Khalti. The organizers expect to draw around 40000 visitors in four days.