The automotive industry is on the cusp of seismic change, and Vanda Electrics CEO Larissa Tan tells Hong Xinyi why she wants to be on the frontline of that shift towards sustainability.
With its glossy red body and whimsical lines, Vanda Electrics’ Motochimp electric scooter looks a bit like an anthropomorphised cartoon sketch brought to threedimensional life. And that actually isn’t too far from the truth. Launching this month, this vivacious little vehicle was first conceived in a drawing by an 11-year-old girl—the god-daughter of CEO Larissa Tan.
“She’s very talented in art and design, and she did a sketch that was quite brilliant, which we then decided to develop,” says Larissa. “I believe inspiration comes from everywhere. That’s why we don’t necessarily look for people only from the automotive industry. People with different backgrounds can bring something different to the table.”
This story is from the November 2016 edition of Singapore Tatler.
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