Diamond Auto Group EV Corp. announced the company as the official importer and distributor of Dongfeng Commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) in the Philippines. Carrying a strong foundation of over 50 years of excellent track record in the industry, Diamond Auto Group EV Corp. is committed to bring in sustainable transportation, as well as the latest and innovative EVs that are revolutionizing the way people travel. The company also aims to be the forerunner in the electrification of light commercial vehicles in the country. As the official distributor of Dongfeng Commercial Electric vehicles in the Philippines, the company ensures to offer high-quality, reliable, and eco friendly vehicle that can power people ahead.
Diamond Auto Group EV Corp. is also steadfast in assisting businesses with their mobility needs by offering the advantages of EVs from Dongfeng Motor Corporation which include, reduced carbon footprint due to zero exhaust emissions, less moving parts, lower maintenance costs, less downtime, and savings from high fuel prices.
Dongfeng Motor Corporation is a large joint-stock central enterprise and a listed company that strives for the development of brand’s light vehicle business. Dongfeng is a leading provider of overall operating solutions for light vehicles in China. Since the start of the brand’s overseas business in 2002, its products have been exported to more than 100 countries with many sales offices in Europe, Southeast Asia, South America, Middle East, and Africa. Dongfeng has concentrated on the development of new energy business and the whole series of models have passed the EU certification, and have been exported to Austria, Germany. Colombia, Peru and the Philippines.
Diamond Auto Group brings in a complete lineup of light commercial vehicles from Dongfeng EV. The RICH 6 EV with output 120 kW/161 hp, 420N-m torque and range of 350 km is set to pit in the pickup truck segment. The RICH 6 EV is equipped with LED headlights, LCD instrument cluster display, and a rotary drive selector dial. It is regarded as the first EV pickup in the local automotive market. For its passenger van offering, Diamond Auto Group brings in the EC36, 8-seater van that outputs 60 kw/80 hp and a range of 300 km.
For cargo delivery vans, Dongfeng EV has the EV30 Panel Van with 70 kw/ 94 hp output and 230 N-m torque. It has a cargo box capacity of 5.6 CBM, car-like cabin interior and wide barn doors for easy loading. A light panel van is also available in the form of the EC35 Panel Van which features a power of 60 kW/80 hp and 200 N-m of torque. The EC35 features strengthened chassis for greater load with 5.1 CBM cargo box space and 300 km range.
The company also brought in cab and chassis commercial vehicles that can be configured in various applications like aluminum van and such. Ideal for light duty application, the EC31 comes with a power of 60 kW/80 hp and 200 N-m of torque, strengthened chassis for greater load capacity and a range of 300 km. Diamond Auto Group is also bringing in the medium-sized cab and chassis, EV35. The EV35 carries a payload capacity of 1,650kg and has a range of 280 km., thru its 100kW/134hp motor with 230Nm torque. The biggest among Dongfeng’s cab and chassis lineup is the EV45 that has a payload capacity of up to 2200kg. The EV45 is rated to output 120kW/161hp, 320Nm torque, and has a range of 350km.
Diamond Auto Group also shared of its extensive aftersales support. Aside from spare parts availability in its distributor parts depot, the company also assured that technical support will be available nationwide provided by electric vehicle mechanics that have been trained by Dongfeng Motors Corp.
The company also shared that a flagship dealership for Dongfeng EV will be inaugurated in September 2023. The flagship Dongfeng EV flagship dealership will be located along Marcos Highway in San Isidro, Cainta, Rizal.
