We Saw The New EV Jeep in the Flesh

We Saw The New EV Jeep in the Flesh

It’s been months since we talked about the EV Jeep from Francisco Motors as a potential option for jeepney modernization. Owner Elmer Francisco was also looking to bring the cost for the first 1000 units to under Php 1 million–or Php 985,000 to be specific. We haven’t heard any major updates since then, but we were surprised to see a new version of the Fransisco Motors EV Jeep called the Pinoy Transporter at BGC.

Compared to the one shared with us several months ago, this EV Jeepney looks more polished design-wise, with features like LED headlights, an electronic side door, and air conditioning. While couldn’t ride inside, the interior layout looks similar to the modern jeeps that ply around Quezon Avenue. A small detail we noticed is the presence of a conduction sticker, which indicates that the EV Jeep we spotted might be close to actual production.


Aside from the EV Jeep, we also spotted the Kidlat (low roof) and Kidlat+ (high roof) EV vans, which have five rows of seats inside and are purely electric. Francisco posted that the Kidlat can comfortably seat 15 passengers inside.

From the day we saw both vehicles (October 23), Francisco posted that they were among the new vehicles they were working on. As for technical details, the Kidlat is rated for 250km on a single charge, but Francisco will offer an optional range extender that can stretch the mileage to as much as 1200km.

11 Comments

  • gorio , October 25, 2024

    buy pinoy !!!!

  • Butz , October 25, 2024

    How much is kidlat van?

  • Ian Hill , October 25, 2024

    950000 peso.
    How will the jeepney drivers pay for it.
    You need to be real

  • Ian Hill , October 25, 2024

    How will the jeepney owners buy it

  • Ian Hill , October 25, 2024

    It is too expensive for the jeepney drivers or will they charge 30 pesos a trip instead of 10 and price out the people on 480 peso a day

  • Cesar , October 26, 2024

    Good job Francisco motors

  • Johnny Tan , October 26, 2024

    Sir Gorio, agree!

  • Matrix , October 26, 2024

    Oh ayan ha mas mura kesa gawang china

  • Anton , October 26, 2024

    Go! Go! Go! EV is the way!

  • William Dacanay , October 26, 2024

    Wow,this is what they should consider in modernizing our traditional jeepney. More power to FRANSISCO MOTORS

  • Froilan Villafuerte , October 26, 2024

    Nung nagsimula ang jeepney modernization program ng govt, dapat unang sinuportahan ay ang mga local jeepney assemblers para sana natulungan na matangkilik ang gawang pinoy at nagkatrabaho pa nag mga kababayan natin. Kaso mas pinili at pinaboran ng govt ang pag angkat ng mga china made na modern jeepneys na ang presyo ng isang unit nun ay katumbas na ng 2 units ng locally made modern jeepneys.

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