From Dream to Reality: 1st e-Jeepney factory opens in Lima, Batangas

A game-changing moment arrived on Wednesday when the Philippines' first e-Jeepney assembly plant opened its doors in Lima, Batangas bringing the country one big step closer to eco-friendly, cleaner, and greener commutes.

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Leading the charge is former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis "Chavit" Singson, who has spent years standing with jeepney drivers and operators who are struggling with the cost of the shift to modernized transport.

Inside the vast assembly plant, Singson passionately spoke about his mission: to give jeepney drivers a fighting chance in the modern era.

For the former governor, the plant, named “LCS (Luis Chavit Singson) EMON Lima Factory,” is more than just a business—it’s about saving livelihoods and catching up with the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program.

“We copied the iconic jeepney design exactly because drivers and transport groups requested it. The government required it. But now, we’re making it sustainable,” he said in Filipino, gesturing to the factory floor where three models of e-jeepneys were on display.

Each basic unit costs P1.2 million, against the 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.