Gavinro Investments introduces Sri Lanka’s first 300KM range EV commercial vehicle

Gavinro Investments, a leading player in the automotive space for over four decades, has joined hands with Sokon Singapore, a global leader in electric commercial vehicles to launch Sri Lanka’s first 300KM Range Electric Commercial Vehicle with a payload of 1.2 tonnes. The joint venture is founded on the shared vision of supporting the Sri Lankan government’s initiative to reduce emissions in the commercial vehicle sector, a key focus area for authorities.

Sokon founded in 1986 boasts a global presence in 70 countries and over 3.5 million vehicles produced is also China’s No1 Electric Commercial Vehicle Since 2020 driving the company to be one of China’s top 500 Enterprises.

Speaking about the collaboration, Abeeth Dangalla, Director of Gavinro stated, “We are thrilled to join forces with Sokon to introduce Sri Lanka’s first 300KM Range EV Commercial Vehicle. This partnership represents a significant step towards a sustainable and eco-friendly future for the commercial vehicle segment in the country. In an effort to cater to the needs of small businesses and dual-purpose users, the partnership aims to significantly reduce running costs by an impressive 75%.