Browns EV, the electric mobility arm of the LOLC Group, has strengthened its presence in Sri Lanka’s Southern Province with the opening of its first showroom in the region, supporting the company’s efforts to accelerate the country’s transition to electric mobility.
The new showroom was officially opened by Browns EV Director and Chief Executive Officer Vijitha Bandara.
Situated at Kumarathunga Mawatha, Pamburana, Matara, the 80-perch facility provides customers across the Southern Province with access to BAW and Wuling electric vehicles. The showroom offers a comprehensive customer experience, including vehicle displays, test drives, financing guidance and after-sales support.
Commenting on the expansion, Bandara said Browns EV aims to build more than just a portfolio of electric vehicles, focusing instead on developing an ecosystem that gives customers greater confidence in adopting electric mobility. He added that the company is expanding its showroom network, charging infrastructure, financing partnerships and after-sales capabilities to make EV ownership more convenient, accessible and sustainable across Sri Lanka.
Browns EV entered Sri Lanka’s electric vehicle market in 2025 as the electric mobility arm of Brown & Company PLC under the LOLC Group, partnering with international manufacturers to introduce globally recognised electric vehicle solutions.
The company’s BAW E7 attracted more than 2,000 pre-orders ahead of its launch, while total EV deliveries surpassed 1,500 by early 2026.
Since entering the market, Browns EV has broadened its BAW and Wuling line-up with models including the BAW E7 Pro, BAW M8, Wuling Eksion, Wuling Darion and Wuling Mitra. By September 2026, the company had delivered more than 3,000 vehicles, including over 2,250 BAW vehicles, highlighting its rapid expansion and the growing adoption of electric mobility in Sri Lanka.
Beyond vehicle sales, Browns EV continues to develop the country’s EV ecosystem through financing and insurance solutions, after-sales services and charging infrastructure. Its partnership with TELD supports the development of island-wide charging facilities, while the company’s ‘Drive to Own’ initiative aims to make electric vehicle ownership more accessible.
As part of its ongoing expansion strategy, Browns EV is also planning to establish showrooms in Kurunegala and Kirulapona while continuing to diversify its product portfolio.
HNB Allocates Rs. 3.2 Million to Support Vocational Training at SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka
Hatton National Bank (HNB) has reinforced its long-standing partnership with SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka by committing LKR 3.2 million to support vocational training and career development opportunities for 80 young people at the organisation’s Vocational Training Centres in Jaffna and Malpotha.
The initiative aims to equip young people with practical, employment-oriented skills that will help them access job opportunities, achieve financial independence and build sustainable livelihoods.
SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka operates vocational training centres that provide practical skills development, career guidance and workplace readiness programmes, helping young people prepare for employment and the transition to independent adulthood. HNB’s latest commitment will further strengthen these programmes, enabling participants to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to pursue meaningful careers.
Commenting on the partnership, SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka National Director Divakar Ratnadurai highlighted the wider benefits of vocational education, noting that it provides young people with more than technical expertise. It also helps build confidence, workplace readiness and the practical capabilities required for employment and independent living.
Ratnadurai expressed appreciation for HNB’s continued support, emphasising the importance of partnerships that create opportunities for young people to establish secure and sustainable futures.
The initiative forms part of the broader work undertaken by SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka to help young people develop the skills and capabilities necessary for independent adulthood.
Since 1981, the organisation has provided long-term, family-like care for children who have lost parental care, while also supporting vulnerable families through its Family Strengthening Programmes to help prevent children from losing parental care.
Through this continued collaboration, HNB and SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka are investing in vocational education as a pathway to improved employability, greater independence and sustainable livelihoods, while helping young people overcome poverty and build better futures.
Browns EV Expands Southern Reach with New Matara Showroom
