Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Sampath Bank PLC formed a strategic partnership with Prime EV Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd at its Head Office recently, marking a pivotal move to advance electric mobility in Sri Lanka.

The agreement centres exclusively on the 'Deepal' vehicle brand, a lineup of advanced and eco-friendly electric vehicles introduced by Prime EV in collaboration with global automotive manufacturer Changan Automobile.

Through this collaboration, customers purchasing Deepal vehicles from Prime EV will gain access to a range of exclusive financial benefits from Sampath Bank, subject to the rules, regulations, and restrictions applicable to the Bank in its capacity as a licensed commercial bank in Sri Lanka.

These include a 0.5% interest rate...