"First imported four seater Electric car on SL roads"

Local leading inventor Dr.Ray Wijewardana says that he had never used petrol shed during the past few years due to the non use of fossil fuel car. Dr.Wijewardana uses electric operated car, the -Reva, an Indian motor car and said he spends only a few cents to charge his car and complete his day to day transport needs.
After the launching of new Electric Car Electtrica on Tuesday, Dr.Wijeyawardana said that Sri Lanka needs green cars to protect the environment and save money. Which is true in all places around the world. Electrica is a product of China and the Echowheels Ltd. of Sri Lanka is the main agents for the newly introduced four seater PLUG and RUN car plans to obtain government tax rebates , but is still waiting with the local environmental heads.
Mr.Nissanka Ediriweera Chairman of the Echowheels Ltd. said the Minister of Environment Patali Champika Ranawaka has asked support from the government Treasury to provide tax concessions , but hopes are still on a hand. The company hopes to display this ‘City Commuter Car’ at the Ceylon Motor Show
According to the manufacturers this car does not need liquid fuel, oil or other expensive spare parts .This car manufactures in China with the Japanese technology and it includes modern features and 3000 Watt engine.
If we charge seven hours the car will take you 110 kilometers as a running distance, he said.
“I ask the President to mediate to reduce import tax on this product .After my request the President has appointed a committee headed by Dr.A.G.T.Sugathapala , head of the Mechanical Engineering , University of Moratuwa to obtain a detailed report, he said.
Mr.Ediriweera was a senior member of the Royal Ceylon Air Force and later became as an entrepreneur after acquisition of the ownership of the Weightech, - leading weighing machine importer in the country.
“I want to make some contribution to save foreign exchange to the country after the introduction of this green car.The government is moved to impose a green tax to protect the environment and our effort is to reduce Fossil fuel usage in Sri Lanka.At present the government charges 28% VAT on this car and my aim is to import this car without taxes, he said.
Mr.Ediriweera said the first Electrica costs 1.4 million rupees without taxes.
“I want to leave some thing to my country. I am the first man to bring this four seate r –Fiber body Electric car to Sri Lanka , he said.