LCS Group eyes to produce 500 e-jeepneys monthly

MANILA: A transportation firm is eyeing to boost e-jeepney production in the Philippines following the recent launch of their offerings.

According to LCS Group Chair Luis “Chavit” Singson, it is targeting to manufacture examples of the aforementioned public utility vehicle to 500 units.

“We plan to produce an initial 500 units per month of e-jeepneys, along with about 2,000 e-bikes and 1,000 e-tricycles. We will ramp up production in the coming months,” Singson was quoted as saying.

Singson (who is a senatorial aspirant for the upcoming midterm elections) shared that the pricing of the e-jeepneys will be around P1.2 million per unit while those for the e-bicycles and e-tricycles are still being finalized.

He emphasized that the e-jeepneys could be acquired without a down payment requirement and with zero-percent interest terms — making the transition to electric vehicles more accessible to drivers and transport operators.

“To date, we’ve consolidated 3,000 units as initial orders for the PUVMP, and these units will not only be available for the PUVMP but will also be sold to private buyers,” Singson said.

In line with this, Singson also shared that the company is planning to put up an e-jeepney manufacturing plant in Lipa City, Batangas that will leverage on Korean technology for production. As part of the said initiative, the LCS Group helm highlighted the importance of establishing charging stations at transport terminals.

Together with Singson during the launch of the e-jeepneys last December 28 are LCS Vice Chair Richelle Louise Singson, E-Mon Company Korea Chief Executive Officer Young-Jin Joo, Korea Automotive Technology Institute (KATECH) Director Jong Gwan Rah, E-Mon Korea Director Ahn Jae-Bum, and LCSC E-Mon Operations Manager Jinhee Kim.

 “This marks the beginning of a sustainable and innovative future for the Philippines,” the Singson patriarch said.

Meanwhile LCS vice chair (who is also an Ilokano Ako Partylist Representative) echoed his father’s sentiment, saying that “by adopting electric jeepneys, we aim to create a positive environmental impact and enhance the daily lives of Filipinos.”

She also underlined the importance of international collaboration to solve urban mobility woes.

During the event, Rah provided technical insights on micro-EV, proof-of-concept processes, and their role in advancing equitable and sustainable mobility.

“Our goal is to promote fairness and innovation in the future of transportation, ensuring these advancements benefit all sectors of society,” Rah noted.

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