By Theodore Opara

For the first time in the history of Nigeria Motor Shows, three automobile manufacturing companies are exhibiting full Electric Vehicles, EV under one roof at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island.


The three-day Motor Show/ auto parts exhibition which started on Wednesday and billed to end this evening (Friday) made a lot of difference with the exhibition of the electric vehicles, Hybrid vehicles, Motorbikes and CNG Vehicles.


The Electric Vehicles which looks beautiful in different colours, all have Chinese origin are available in four and five seaters with good finishing.


Leading the park is Taocars which displayed two models out of their three models available in Nigeria. The Large and Medium sized Sedans boast of array of features that are tempting to resist by prospective electric car buyers.


Managing Director Taocars, Mr Moise Niu told Vanguard that their range of Electric Vehicles can cover several kilometers before recharge. He described the vehicles as trendy, rugged, durable and easy to maintain.


The Marketing Manager of the company Mr Ifeanyi Ugbuaja who was also on ground to explain the features of the vehicles said the Electric Vehicles are pocket-friendly and offers luxury at its peak, in addition to being noiseless.


Also on display were the Bestune models which come as mini vehicles but with amazing spacious interior and features. The model known as fourfold charm and also described as favorite choice is a three door mini car. The company said it is built for fun, safe for all, easy to drive with great look.


Bestune xiaoma is a product of FAW Automobile which is already a known name in the Nigeria truck vehicle segment.


However the Cynosure of all eyes at the fair is Benlg Electric Motorcycles which comes in different sizes and designs. The Electric motorbike which were displayed by Benlg Eletric Motorcycle Nigeria Ltd include the Tank, Anan, Boxer and outstanding. The company also builds Electric tricycles and has capacity to produce 10,000 Motorbikes monthly.


The Managing Director of the Company Mr Leon Nie who said that they were just starting production at their plant in Shagamu, explained that the company has the capacity to meet Nigeria’s motorbike needs.



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