NAIMA Mobility Expo 2026: 150K Visitors Cross Target in 5 Days at Bhrikutimandap
15th August 2026, Kathmandu
NAIMA Mobility Expo 2026 surpasses its 150,000 visitor target on Day 5 at Bhrikutimandap. Explore major EV launches, discounts, and tech panel insights.
NAIMA Mobility 50K Visitors
The NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026, held at the Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Hall in Kathmandu, enters its final day on Sunday, Saun 31 (August 16). Organized by the Nepal Automobiles Importers and Manufacturers Association (NAIMA), the six-day national automotive exhibition surpassed its targeted attendance milestone of 150,000 visitors within just five days.
Record Visitor Footfall Breakdown
Despite persistent heavy rainfall throughout the event, footfall steadily climbed, reaching a single-day peak of 42,000 visitors on Saturday (Day 5).
| Day | Date (B.S. / A.D.) | |||
| Visitor Count | Key Highlights | |||
| Day 1 | Shrawan 26 (Tue, Aug 11) | 29,000+ | Grand Inauguration by IGP Dan Bahadur Karki | |
| Day 2 | Shrawan 27 (Wed, Aug 12) | 26,000+ | Panel on Mobility History & Future | |
| Day 3 | Shrawan 28 (Thu, Aug 13) | 22,000+ | Finance & Insurance Sessions | |
| Day 4 | Shrawan 29 (Fri, Aug 14) | 31,000+ | Discussions on Battery Recycling & Ethanol | |
| Day 5 | Shrawan 30 (Sat, Aug 15) | 42,000 | Record weekend turnout; Arcfox Crossover launch | |
| Total | Shrawan 26–30 (5 Days) | 150,000+ | Official Organizer Target Exceeded | |
The overwhelming surge of visitors on Saturday pushed local parking capacity to its limits. Organizers utilized all open space inside Bhrikutimandap, two floors of the Nepal Police Club, and the nearby Food Warehouse grounds to manage the high volume of attendee vehicles.
Major Vehicle Launches & Consumer Offers
The 2026 edition of the expo features over 55 automotive brands displaying electric vehicles (EVs), two-wheelers, and commercial vehicles.
53 New Model Debuts: A total of 53 new vehicle models were introduced during the expo, including the Arcfox Crossover, unveiled on Day 5 by Laxmi Motorhub Pvt. Ltd. (Laxmi Group).
Key Consumer Focus Areas: Visitors actively inquired about EV battery capacity, motor power, driving range, after-sales service, warranty terms, and resale values.
Exclusive Expo Incentives: Exhibitors, banks, and insurance providers provided cash discounts, 1-year free insurance, 1-year free vehicle tax, complimentary servicing, and low-interest vehicle loans.
Yamuna Shrestha, Managing Director of Cimex Inc. (authorized distributor of BYD in Nepal), and Shirish Kumar Murarka, Managing Director of Paramount Motors, both noted that the massive turnout highlights growing public trust in green mobility technologies across Nepal.
NAIMA Mobility Dialogues Agenda
Alongside vehicle displays, industry experts and policymakers hosted daily technical panels under the NAIMA Mobility Dialogue series:
Tuesday: Investment and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Mobilizing Fuel for Economic Growth
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Wednesday: Mobility: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Thursday: Mobilizing Mobility through Finance & Insurance
Friday: Technical: Battery Recycling and Ethanol Blending in Fuel
Saturday: AI and Automotive Technology: Driving the Future of Mobility (Moderated by Alok Khatri, CEO of Tangible, with panelists including Sanjay Paudel, Suryansh Vaidya, Sandhya Sitoula, and Dr. Suman Thapaliya).
Event Partners & Sponsors
Co-Sponsor: Global IME Bank Limited
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Banking Partners: NMB Bank Limited, Siddhartha Bank Limited
Insurance Partners: Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company (SALICO), NLG Insurance
Technology & Telecom: BOSCH, WorldLink Communications
Ticketing & Payments: Khalti, UnionPay
Mobility & Service Partners: Pathao Nepal, Grande International Hospital, Agni Energy, Hitco Pvt. Ltd.
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