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Bako Motors Becomes First Tunisian EV Maker to Earn ECE Homologation

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Tunisian startup Bako Motors has become the first Tunisian electric vehicle manufacturer to receive ECE homologation.
  • This international certification confirms Bako Motors' vehicles meet stringent European safety, quality, and performance standards.
  • The ECE approval is crucial for exporting vehicles to European and other international markets.

Tunisian electric vehicle startup Bako Motors has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first domestic manufacturer to obtain ECE homologation. This certification from the Economic Commission for Europe signifies that the company's vehicles comply with the highest international standards for safety, quality, and performance.

The ECE approval, granted in accordance with United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) regulations, is essential for vehicle exports. It validates that Bako Motors' electric vehicles meet harmonized technical requirements, paving the way for access to numerous global markets, particularly in Europe.

Founded by Tunisian engineer Boubaker Siala, Bako Motors specializes in designing and producing lightweight electric vehicles. The company gained recognition in 2021 with the launch of its first solar-powered electric vehicle, developed entirely by Tunisian expertise. Bako Motors currently has an annual production capacity of approximately 300 vehicles and aims to advance sustainable and accessible mobility solutions both in Tunisia and internationally.

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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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