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1st e-jeepney factory opens in Lima, Batangas
By J.Lo
“We copied iconic jeepney design exactly because drivers and transport groups requested it… government required it…but now, we’re making it sustainable,” former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson said gesturing to factory floor where three models of e-jeepneys were on display game-changing moment occurred when Philippines’ first e-jeepney assembly plant opened in Lima, Batangas, bringing country step closer to eco-friendly, cleaner and greener commutes.
Singson has spent years standing with jeepney drivers and operators struggling with cost of shift to modernized transport.
Inside vast assembly plant, Singson spoke about his mission: to give jeepney drivers fighting chance in modern era.
For the former governor, plant, named “LCS (Luis Chavit Singson) EMON Lima Factory,” is more than just business , it’s about saving livelihoods and catching up with Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program.
Each basic unit costs P1.2 million, against prevailing market price of P2.5 to P3 million a price Singson claimed drivers could recover in two to three years.
“We plan to produce 500 units a month, but if demand grows, we’ll ramp it up,” he added.
Unlike imported e-vehicles, e-jeepneys come with crucial advantage in local parts and maintenance support.
“If something breaks, we can fix it here,” he said.
However, he said hurdle is route approvals.
“We are waiting for Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to process franchise applications for e-jeepney transportation services,” Singson added.
While awaiting local permits, he said international interest is growing. Paraguay has already ordered 60 units at P2.5 million each , deal he admitted would help offset costs.
“Everything will be assembled here, then exported…it takes just two hours with four workers per unit,” he said.
Newly opened assembly plant, expected to employ close to 100 Filipino workers, will later expand to Visayas and Mindanao.
Singson brushed off political motives in his senatorial run for 2025 midterm elections.
“I don’t want political colors, that is why I withdrew; I want solutions,” he said, adding that his focus remains on transport sector , a cause he’s championed since PUV modernization plan floated during then-president Fidel Ramos’ time.
Chavit’s daughter, Richelle Singson of Ako Ilokano Ako Party-list, earlier vowed to boost her father’s e-jeepney initiative through their party-list, saying former doesn’t need Senate seat to serve.
“Itinutuloy namin ang laban ni Daddy,” Richelle pledged, keeping her father’s transport modernization promise alive.
Meanwhile, Orlando Marquez, president of Liga ng Transportasyon at Operators sa Pilipinas, couldn’t hide his excitement about historic facility.
“Manong Chavit thought of this…he embraced us in transport industry…we are happy because finally, after years of struggles with modernization, first e-jeepney assembly plant in the Philippines is here,” Marquez said.
Transport leader highlighted game-changing economics of locally made e-jeepneys, surprisingly low compared to imports.
Zaldy Pingay of the Stop and Go Transport Coalition cannot thank Singson enough for the blessing.
He said: “He’s giving us electric jeepneys at rock-bottom prices,zero downpayment, zero interest. But more than that, he’s saving the soul of our iconic Philippine jeepney.”
“Hindi mawawala ang mukha ng ating minamahal na jeepney,” he added, referring to assembled unit that maintained vibrant colors and familiar silhouette of traditional jeepneys.
He said Filipinos will build and maintain e-jeepneys, from assembly line workers to service technicians.
“Maraming trabaho ang magbubukas, from Batangas to entire country,stimulus package for our local economy,” Pingay said.
Assembly plant, former governor’s long-held dream, is part of partnership between LCS Group of Companies and South Korea’s E-MON Co. , global leader in electric mobility sharing services.
Designed by renowned Korea Automobile Technology Institute, this cutting-edge e-jeepney, with 27-seat capacity, combines modern efficiency with classic Filipino charm.
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