Dhaka, April 25 -- The country's first "Made in Bangladesh" electric vehicle (EV) has been unveiled by Bangladesh Auto Industries Limited (BAIL), at an auto show in Dhaka.

At the exhibition, BAIL introduced three indigenous EV brands: MEV (four-wheel passenger and cargo vehicles), Glyder (motorbikes) and Otomax (three-wheelers). Multiple prototype models of each brand were displayed.

The company said it aims to offer affordable, environment-friendly, internationally standard locally manufactured EVs with a five-year warranty.

It also claimed that fuel and maintenance costs for consumers could be reduced by up to 80 percent through its EVs.

BAIL further stated that it will provide dedicated after-sales service and spare parts support t...