Riyadh EV Auto Show 2026: Dates, Venue, and Your Complete Visitor Guide for Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's biggest electric vehicle event is returning to Riyadh this November. The Riyadh EV Auto Show 2026 runs from 9 to 11 November at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The fourth Riyadh EV Auto Show will focus on infrastructure and local manufacturing, with organizers confirming a broader scope beyond just vehicles. This is expected to be the most relevant one yet for Saudi buyers, businesses and fleet operators. 

Event Key Details at a Glance

Detail	Information
Event Name and Edition	Riyadh EV Auto Show 2026, 4th Edition
Dates	9 – 11 November 2026 (Thursday to Saturday)
Venue	Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC)
City	Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Target Audience	Private buyers, fleet operators, distributors, charging providers, investors, government stakeholders
Duration	3 days
Key Highlights	Comprehensive EV ecosystem under one roof, conference sessions, live demonstrations, networking for business & fleet solutions

What Makes This Year's Show Different

The Riyadh EV Auto Show is not a standard motor show. It does not headline around one or two big reveals and call it a day. The event is built around the full electric mobility ecosystem, which means the cars on display are only part of the story.

Visitors can expect to see electric passenger cars, buses, vans, scooters, motorcycles, charging stations, battery storage systems, connected mobility apps, logistics solutions, autonomous mobility platforms and hydrogen technologies all under the same roof.

That breadth matters for Saudi Arabia specifically. Anyone who has asked a serious question about buying an EV in the Kingdom in 2025 or 2026 already knows the car itself is only half the decision. Where do you charge it? What happens when something goes wrong? How long does the battery warranty actually cover you? The show creates a space where those questions can be answered by the companies responsible for answering them, as we saw in the Beijing Auto Show 2026. 

Who Should Attend the Riyadh EV Auto Show 2026

The event works for two different audiences, and the experience is quite different depending on which one you are.

Private buyers and curious visitors: The show gives a chance to compare electric models and charging setups in one sitting. You can sit inside multiple cars, ask real questions about home charging installation, compare fast-charging compatibility across brands, and get a sense of which manufacturers have actually built a support network in Saudi Arabia and which ones are still promising to build one.

Businesses, fleet operators and investors: The show functions more as a sourcing and networking event for Businesses, fleet operators and investors. Electric vans, service vehicles and buses are becoming viable fleet options as charging and aftersales infrastructure develops. For anyone managing a fleet or planning one, this is the right room to be in.

Expected visitor groups include:

• Private EV buyers and early adopters researching their next car
• Automotive distributors and dealerships
• Charging infrastructure providers
• Fleet operators and logistics companies
• Battery and energy technology firms
• Connected and autonomous mobility developers
• Government stakeholders, regulators and investors

Conference Sessions: Where the Real Conversations Happen

Alongside the exhibition floor, the show will host a conference programme covering the topics that are shaping Saudi Arabia's EV transition. Expected themes include:

• Charging infrastructure development and fast-charging rollout in KSA
• Battery innovation and improving range confidence for Saudi roads
• Smart-grid integration with Saudi Electricity Company networks
• Autonomous transport and urban air mobility
• Hydrogen technologies and their role in the energy transition

Beyond the headlines this is where the practical questions get addressed regarding range degradation in Saudi summer heat, charging station reliability on the Riyadh-Makkah corridor, battery performance during extended desert highway drives. For buyers who have done their research and still have doubts, the conference content is worth attending.

Practical Information for Visitors

The Riyadh EV Auto Show 2026 runs for three days, 9, 10, and 11 November 2026. Ticket and registration details are expected to be available through the official event website at evautoshowonline.com as the date approaches.

RICEC is located in the north of Riyadh, well connected by road and accessible via King Khalid Road. For visitors driving in, parking at the venue is extensive. If you are planning to attend on more than one day, the conference sessions are typically spread across all three days. So check the programme schedule once it is published to plan which talks align with your interests.

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