Laxmi E-Mobility, a subsidiary of the Laxmi Group, is set to introduce the Chinese electric vehicle brand Forthing to the Nepali market at the upcoming NAIMA 2025 auto show. The vehicle will be unveiled at the exhibition organized by the Nepal Automobile Import & Manufacturers Association (NAIMA), scheduled for August 6–10 at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu.
The move comes amid growing interest in electric mobility in Nepal, driven by government incentives, fuel price volatility, and increased consumer awareness of sustainable transport. Forthing, a brand under China’s Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Co., will enter the local market with a premium electric SUV.
The vehicle is expected to feature a 64.4 kWh battery, a 99 kW permanent magnet synchronous motor, and an estimated range of over 400 km per charge—specifications that place it within range of several other EVs currently available in Nepal.
Laxmi Group, one of Nepal’s largest conglomerates, has been active in the automotive industry for decades, distributing brands such as Hyundai, BMW, Kaiyi, and SML ISUZU. In May 2024, the group inaugurated Nepal’s first four-wheeler assembly plant in Ramgram, Nawalparasi, under the newly formed Laxmi Motor Corporation.
In parallel with its automotive operations, Laxmi E-Mobility has also been expanding EV-related infrastructure. Its RE-Lax recharge network now includes over 63 locations across Nepal, providing both charging and vehicle servicing facilities.
The five-day exhibition is expected to be the country’s largest automotive showcase to date, with a particular focus on electric mobility and smart transport systems. Laxmi E-Mobility will showcase the Forthing SUV at stall A4 at NAIMA 2025.
Laxmi E-Mobility, a subsidiary of the Laxmi Group, is set to introduce Chinese electric vehicle brand Forthing to Nepal at the upcoming NAIMA 2025 auto show, capitalizing on growing interest in electric mobility driven by government incentives and consumer awareness of sustainable transport. Forthing's premium electric SUV is expected to feature a 64.4 kWh battery, 99 kW motor, and an estimated range of over 400 km per charge. The entry of Forthing adds to a growing list of Chinese EV manufacturers seeking a foothold in Nepal's competitive electric vehicle market.