New Filipino-branded EV crossover channels iconic 'jeepney' spirit for the future

Last updated: May 05, 2026 | 09:40

What main console of the FMC Elektron compact SUV. FMC

Manila: A proudly Filipino electric vehicle (EV) is coming to life.

And it's from the same nameplate that built the nation’s iconic jeepneys, arriving with a bold promise: no compromises, no shortcuts, and no surrender of identity as it drives the Philippines into the EV age.

Francisco Motors Corp (FMC) has teased its upcoming Elektron, an electric powered crossover to be manufactured in California and China, marking a new chapter in Philippine mobility and design.

In its initial reveal, FMC’s Elmer Francisco touted Elektron as a blend of modern electric innovation with deeply-rooted Filipino identity.

Glimpses of Elektron

Francisco offered only glimpses of the Elektron’s exterior and concept direction, but the message was clear: this is more than just another EV.

“I am very happy to announce that as we carry our flag globally,…