EVs, Electric Motorcycles, Mercedes lights up Lagos Motor Fair/Autoparts Exhibition

Premium automotive brand brand Mercedes-Benz under Weststar Associates franchise, two Electric automotive brands and one CNG auto brand are listed among the leading brands that made the difference at this year’s 3!day Lagos Motorfair and Autoparts Exhibition inside the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria lsland, Lagos.

Three automobile manufacturing companies are exhibiting full Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) under one roof.

The unprecedented display of EVs at any auto fair in Nigeria is an indication that the Federal Government’s crusade to shift focus to green cars to save the environment and high cost of fuel is striking the right cord.

Most people at the fair ground visited the EV display arena and were excited by the quality and versatility of the designs.

The three-day motor show/ auto parts exhibition which started on Wednesday is expected to end today. Friday

The fair has made a lot of difference with the exhibition of the electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, motorbikes and CNG vehicles.

The Electric Vehicles which are very exciting to have Chinese origin and available in four and five seaters with superb 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, Moise Niu said 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 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.

On display also 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.

On the 2-wheel segment that attracted many visitos inside the exhibition hall is the 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.

Managing Director of the Company 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.

“Our motorcycles are totally Electric and we want to settle for the production of two and three wheelers as Nigeria EV market is just starting.

Others are the Geely plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle being displayed by Icheta which looks more like a Luxury sedan with its smart interior.

Kia Motors is also displaying its GNG technology at the Motor fair with the CNG powered Rio Sedan.

The CNG vehicles are known for their environment friendly and fuel efficiency which is 50 percent less than petrol.

MIKE OCHONMA
Editor