June 19, (THEWILL) – Nigerian Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has commended Stallion Group for their innovation with Hyundai Kona Electric Vehicle (EV).
Hyundai Kona EV, Nigeria’s first locally produced electric vehicle, is said to have an edge in energy costs and better environmental impact.
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, environmental friendliness and overall rest of mind.
The company showcased the first locally produced electric vehicle at the Thursday meeting of the National Economic Council, NEC with Vice President Kashim Shettima saying that the prospects for electric vehicles in Nigeria were bright.
Vice President Shettima test-drove the vehicle in the company of the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council, NADDC, Jelani Aliyu.
The Hyundai Kona first introduced in Lagos, Nigeria, in 2020, is sold with 5 years of battery warranty and 5 years of vehicle warranty.
Speaking, following the endorsement of the NEC, the Managing Director of VON Automobiles, Stallions auto assembly unit, Dr Harpreet Singh, said that the innovation from the company was a step towards an eco-friendly green Nigeria.
“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”, he said.
Dr Singh promised that the sale of the Hyundai Kona EV is backed by the company’s comprehensive after-sales service.
Anthony Awunor, is a business correspondent who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics (UNILAG). He is also an alumnus of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria Kaduna State. He lives in Lagos.
