Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 4: Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited (PVPL), a 100 % subsidiary of the Italian Piaggio Group, European leader of the 2 Wheeler sector and India’s leading manufacturer of small commercial vehicles inaugurated Jammu’s first EV experience centre, Ansari Electrik Vehicles in Jammu.
The dealership was inaugurated by Chander Mohan- Mayor of Jammu. Also present on the occasion were Khushvir Sharma, Regiona head – North, Piaggio Vehicles and Irfan Ansari , Dealer Principal, Ansari Electrik Vehicles and Syed Shujat ( COO) Ansari Electrik Vehicles. This is the company’s first of its kind EV experience centre in Jammu.
These experience centre will allow customers to access Piaggio’s entire range of electric vehicles. Piaggio had recently launched their FX range (fixed battery) of electric vehicles in both cargo and passenger segments. These new products will be available at the new Jaipur outlet.
Speaking on the occasion, Chander Mohan- Mayor of Jammu said, “It gives me immense pleasure to be here today to inaugurate Jammu’s first of its kind EV Experience centre of Piaggio vehicles pvt. Ltd. With the Jammu Smart City subsidy policy coming into effect it is important for providing customer’s with electric vehicle options for them to make the shift. The state government of Jammu is committed to support the electric mobility ecosystem & working on varius policy level initiatives to make the transition to EVs faster & hassle free”.
Saju Nair, EVP and Head of Commercial Vehicle Business, Piaggio India Private Limited said, “We are happy to open our first EV exclusive showroom in Jammu and there is no better city than Jammu to start with. At Piaggio, our core philosophy is to provide path-breaking solutions in the last mile transportation segment and we are committed to provide best in class offerings to our customers. Jammu being a tourist destination, inter-city transportation business is one of the important sources of income for a lot of locals and our new range of electric vehicles will definitely help in increase the earnability due to its low cost of operation & superior range. The FX range will cater to the needs of our customers, protect the environment and truly revolutionize the industry with the concept of “Ape goes Electric, India goes Electric.”
Malind Kapur, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Product Marketing, Channel & Business Development, Piaggio Vehicles said, “Our goal is to continue to bring the best in class products to our consumers, which are not only the best in technology, but also the most suited to higher earnings. I feel that our range of electric vehicles will generate self-employment and help the citizens of Jammu to become atmanirbhar. With this EV exclusive dealership, we aim to enhance our presence not only in Jammu but in Jammu and Kashmir as a whole and are committed to promote a sustainable mobility solution.”