An electric vehicle and hybrid car brand is set to accelerate electric vehicle adoption in the Visayas region amid rising fuel prices, with the opening of its new showroom in Mandaue City, Cebu.
New Showroom Launch
Eres Automotive Inc., the distributor of Omoda and Jaecoo EV car brands, inaugurated its showroom at Mereea High Street in Mandaue. Joseph Carlo Japson, CEO and president of Eres Automotive Inc., stated, “In this climate, electric and hybrid vehicles offer a practical shield against fuel shocks while advancing the country’s energy transition goals.” He emphasized that Omoda & Jaecoo enters the Cebu market backed by record-breaking global growth.
Customer Experience
“We didn’t just bring a display to the people of Mandaue and Cebu, in general. We brought the experience,” Japson said. Starting April 30, 2026, Cebuanos can get a firsthand experience with vehicles such as the Jaecoo eJ6 full EV, Jaecoo J5 SHS-HEV, Jaecoo J7 SHS plug-in Hybrid, and the Omoda C5 ICE. Japson highlighted the Jaecoo eJ6 as the most popular model, noting, “With the Jaecoo eJ6 full EV and the Jaecoo J7 SHS plug-in Hybrid, every drive leads to meaningful savings. You drive the same distance, but spend far less. That’s the smarter way forward for Cebu.”
Event Highlights
Company officials present at the launch included Eres Automotive Inc. Chairman Eresberto Japson, Vice Chair Susanne Japson, Chief Operations Officer Jose Diego Canazares, Chief Finance Officer Jose Orlanda, and Chief Marketing Officer Jonathan “Joey” Japzon, among others. The launch-day event allowed visitors to explore the full Omoda & Jaecoo lineup and book test drives on-site.
