EV Archives - Lanka Business News

June 9, 2025

Experience the future of driving with a revolutionary EV built for the bold. Evolution Auto (Pvt) Ltd, the nation’s leading electric vehicle company with the largest range of EVs, recently announced the official launch of its much-anticipated test drive campaign for Riddara, Sri Lanka’s first-ever Performance Lifestyle Vehicle (PLV). Through a unique fusion of performance, […]

March 18, 2024

18th March 2024, Colombo: Global Conversions, a leading Sri Lankan-owned company specializing in automobile re-engineering, has achieved a remarkable milestone in the automotive industry with successful conversion of the world’s first Hummer EV SUV to right-hand drive. This groundbreaking achievement exemplifies Global Conversions’ commitment to innovation and excellence in the field of vehicle conversions. […]

January 18, 2024

For years, worries about electric vehicles (EV) have remained, much like the persistent presence of vehicle exhaust fumes. Concerns about fiery meltdowns and roadside range woes cast a shadow on the electric revolution. But nestled in the heart of innovation, global giant BYD has forged a technological masterpiece to rewrite the rules of EV safety, […]

December 18, 2023

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Gavinro Investments, a distinguished 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 […]

October 5, 2023

The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA), the senior most automotive association in Sri Lanka, recently held another CMTA Stakeholder Breakfast Forum at the Hilton Colombo Residencies. The event was graced by His Excellency Denis Chaibi, the EU Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives as the guest speaker. Several other Officials from […]

July 26, 2023

Colombo, Sri Lanka, July, 2023: Sling Mobility, one of Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing EV two-wheeler and three-wheeler ecosystems, was roped in as Official Partner for the forthcoming Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023. The league which is in its fourth year is all set to witness a galaxy of global cricket stars fighting for […]

February 27, 2023

Colombo, Monday 27, 2023: Uber, one of Sri Lanka’s leading ridesharing apps, today announced a pilot with Sling Mobility, a global provider of platform as a service (PaaS) for building a smart EV ecosystem. As part of this pilot, Uber will onboard an electric two-wheeler fleet that is run and operated by […]

Evolution Auto Launches Test Drive Campaign for Sri Lanka’s First-Ever Performance Lifestyle Vehicle (PLV) – Geely Riddara RD6

World’s first successful conversion of Hummer EV SUV to right-hand drive by a team of Sri Lankans at Global Conversions

Cutting edge power: How BYD’s Blade Battery is changing the EV game

Gavinro Investments Introduces Sri Lanka’s First 300KM Range EV Commercial Vehicle

“Massive government investment needed to shift to EV” – EU Ambassador HE Denis Chaibi

Sling Mobility roped in as Official Partner for Lanka Premier League 2023

Uber to begin pilot with Sling Mobility: First to bring two-wheeler EVs to its platform in Sri Lanka