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Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company (IVM) has showcased its first domestically produced electric vehicle (EV).

Cornel Osigwe, Innoson’s Head of Communications and Corporate Affairs, unveiled the new car during a recent test drive at the company’s production facility in Nnewi, Cornel Osigwe, Anambra State.

Although specific details such as pricing, production volume, and release date have yet to be revealed, this debut signals Innoson's entry into the expanding electric vehicle market.

In a Facebook post, Osigwe said:

"I just test drove the first Innoson Vehicles Electric vehicle produced in Nnewi. We are just starting."

In another update, following comments from Nigerians, Osigwe said the car is ready but has not yet been approved by the Innoson Vehicle quality control department for sales.