Vice President Kashim Shettima has hailed Stallion Motors Nigeria over the unveiling of the company’s Hyundai Kona EV, Nigeria’s first locally produced electric vehicle.

Produced from its Lagos plant, the Hyundai Kona EV is projected to be the toast of Nigerian automobile enthusiasts and corporate organisations given the advantages it brings on energy costs and environmental friendliness.

The company showcased the first locally produced electric vehicle at the Thursday meeting of its National Economic Council (NEC) with Shettima saying the prospects for electric vehicles in Nigeria as being bright.

The Vice President later test drove the vehicle in the company of the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Jelani Aliyu.

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Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of VON Automobiles, Stallion’s auto assembly unit, Dr Harpreet Singh, said the innovation from the company was a step towards an eco-friendly Nigeria.

He said: “The Stallion Group is in full support of the moves by the government of Nigeria towards a clean environment.

“We have brought the Hyundai Kona EV as our support towards this initiative that would not only enhance our environment but also bring economic advantage to the market for those who also consider energy costs.”

Singh added that the sale of the Hyundai Kona EV is backed with the company’s comprehensive after sales service.

According to the company, Hyundai Kona, first introduced in Lagos in 2020, is sold with five years of battery warranty and five years of vehicle warranty.

The battery-pack on full charge allows the Hyundai Kona to drive 482 km (300 miles) approximating travel from Lagos to Awka, Anambra State, or from Kano to Sokoto. The battery can be recharged at home or in the office.

The Star