JKCG urges impartial process to assess output of its EVs
View(s):John Keels CG Auto (JKCG) said this week that it has consistently maintained, and indicated its willingness to subject the select vehicle models (a current dispute with the Customs and the focus of an Appeal Court case) to testing at an independent, internationally accredited motor laboratory which will help ascertain and clear any concerns regarding the output of the motor capacity of the vehicles. “This will ensure accuracy, credibility and consistency, and we have already intimated this suggestion to Sri Lanka Customs, during and outside of court proceedings,” the company said in a statement meant to update customers and potential customers of its vehicles, adding that it has sought interim relief from the courts to obtain the release of its electric vehicles (EVs).
Is said that based on media reports, Customs has appointed a Committee of its own accord which is expected to consider some technical matters belatedly raised by Sri Lanka Customs. “We have, in the spirit of co-operation, provided all the necessary information received by us from the manufacturer to that Committee. The globally accepted norm is to rely on the Manufacturer’s Certificate for vehicle clearance which has not been applied (by the Customs) to BYD electric vehicles,” it said.
“While we continue to engage with the authorities, the resolution of this matter taking longer than expected has resulted in our inability to commit to a confirmed delivery timeline for our electric vehicle (EV) models, at this moment. This has necessitated us to offer alternate options to our valued customers who have placed their trust in JKCG and have been patient, and understanding, having appreciated the extenuating circumstances. We wish to clarify that customers can still place orders for EVs, subject to the uncertain outcome of delivery based on our engagement with the authorities. Considering the uncertainty of delivery and so as to not burden our customers, we will not require payment advances for Electric Vehicle (EV) bookings at this juncture. We wish to assure our customers that all importation and deliveries of BYD Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) remain unaffected and will continue as scheduled,” the statement said.
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