Vancouver auto show sets another attendance record

The 2025 Vancouver International Auto Show drew in almost 139,000 visitors last month, the second year in a row it set an attendance record.

The five-day event at the Vancouver Convention Centre showcased more than 30 automotive brands to enthusiasts, industry professionals and families.

“We are thrilled with the success of this year’s Vancouver International Auto Show,” said Blair Qualey, president and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA), which owns and hosts the Auto Show. “Not only did we break another attendance record, but we also witnessed incredible interest in the shift towards sustainability and electrification in the automotive sector.”

The EV and PHEV Test Drive Experience saw a record 4,424 consumers drive electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid EVs, with 49 vehicles from sixteen top manufacturers participating in an indoor-to-outdoor test drive experience around Vancouver city centre.

“The turnout we saw this year is a testament to the growing interest and excitement surrounding the future of automotive technology,” said Eric Nicholl, executive director of the Vancouver International Auto Show.

Looking ahead, the Vancouver International Auto Show is planning for its 2026 edition, set to return from March 25-29.

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