Zapp EV Appoints Authorised Reseller in Ireland
Zapp EV has announced the appointment of Michael Grant Zapp as its first authorized reseller in Ireland, based in Dublin. This strategic move follows the recent EU homologation of Zapp's i300 urban electric motorcycle and marks a significant step in the company's European commercial expansion.
Michael Grant brings over 40 years of experience in automotive retail to this new venture. The appointment comes after Zapp received certification from the National Standards Authority in Ireland, enabling the company to advance its commercial rollout across Europe.
David McIntyre, Chief Operating Officer of Zapp EV, expressed excitement about working with their first Irish reseller, highlighting Grant's extensive experience with premium automotive and urban mobility retail brands. The partnership aims to increase the presence of Zapp's electric motorcycles on European roads.
Zapp EV ha annunciato la nomina di Michael Grant Zapp come suo primo rivenditore autorizzato in Irlanda, con sede a Dublino. Questa mossa strategica segue la recente omologazione europea della moto elettrica urbana i300 di Zapp e rappresenta un passo importante nell'espansione commerciale dell'azienda in Europa.
Michael Grant vanta oltre 40 anni di esperienza nella vendita al dettaglio di automobili e porta questa competenza in questa nuova iniziativa. La nomina arriva dopo che Zapp ha ottenuto la certificazione dall'Autorità Nazionale per gli Standard in Irlanda, permettendo all'azienda di avanzare nella diffusione commerciale in Europa.
David McIntyre, Chief Operating Officer di Zapp EV, ha espresso entusiasmo per la collaborazione con il primo rivenditore irlandese, sottolineando l'ampia esperienza di Grant con marchi di alta gamma nel settore automotive e della mobilità urbana. La partnership punta ad aumentare la presenza delle moto elettriche Zapp sulle strade europee.
Zapp EV ha anunciado el nombramiento de Michael Grant Zapp como su primer distribuidor autorizado en Irlanda, con sede en Dublín. Este movimiento estratégico sigue a la reciente homologación europea de la motocicleta eléctrica urbana i300 de Zapp y representa un paso importante en la expansión comercial de la empresa en Europa.
Michael Grant aporta más de 40 años de experiencia en la venta minorista de automóviles a esta nueva iniciativa. El nombramiento se produce tras la certificación de Zapp por parte de la Autoridad Nacional de Normas de Irlanda, lo que permite a la empresa avanzar en su despliegue comercial por Europa.
David McIntyre, Director de Operaciones de Zapp EV, expresó su entusiasmo por trabajar con su primer distribuidor irlandés, destacando la amplia experiencia de Grant con marcas premium en el sector automotriz y de movilidad urbana. La colaboración busca aumentar la presencia de las motocicletas eléctricas de Zapp en las carreteras europeas.
Zapp EV는 아일랜드 더블린에 기반을 둔 마이클 그랜트 자프를 최초의 공식 리셀러로 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 이 전략적 결정은 Zapp의 i300 도시형 전기 오토바이가 최근 EU 인증을 받은 데 따른 것으로, 회사의 유럽 상업 확장에 중요한 발걸음입니다.
마이클 그랜트는 자동차 소매 분야에서 40년 이상의 경험을 보유하고 있으며, 이번 새로운 사업에 그 경험을 더합니다. 이번 임명은 Zapp가 아일랜드 국가 표준 기관으로부터 인증을 받은 후 이루어졌으며, 이를 통해 유럽 전역에서 상업적 확장을 추진할 수 있게 되었습니다.
Zapp EV의 최고운영책임자(Chief Operating Officer) 데이비드 맥인트이어는 첫 아일랜드 리셀러와의 협력에 대해 기대감을 표하며, 그랜트가 프리미엄 자동차 및 도시 모빌리티 소매 브랜드에서 쌓은 폭넓은 경험을 강조했습니다. 이 파트너십은 Zapp 전기 오토바이의 유럽 도로 진출을 확대하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Zapp EV a annoncé la nomination de Michael Grant Zapp en tant que premier revendeur agréé en Irlande, basé à Dublin. Cette décision stratégique fait suite à la récente homologation européenne de la moto électrique urbaine i300 de Zapp et constitue une étape importante dans l'expansion commerciale de l'entreprise en Europe.
Michael Grant apporte plus de 40 ans d'expérience dans la vente au détail automobile à cette nouvelle collaboration. Cette nomination intervient après que Zapp a obtenu la certification de l'Autorité nationale des normes en Irlande, permettant à l'entreprise de poursuivre son déploiement commercial à travers l'Europe.
David McIntyre, directeur des opérations de Zapp EV, a exprimé son enthousiasme à travailler avec leur premier revendeur irlandais, soulignant l'expérience approfondie de Grant avec des marques automobiles premium et de mobilité urbaine. Ce partenariat vise à accroître la présence des motos électriques Zapp sur les routes européennes.
Zapp EV hat die Ernennung von Michael Grant Zapp als ersten autorisierten Wiederverkäufer in Irland mit Sitz in Dublin bekanntgegeben. Dieser strategische Schritt folgt der kürzlichen EU-Homologation des i300 urbanen Elektromotorrads von Zapp und markiert einen bedeutenden Meilenstein in der europäischen Geschäftsausweitung des Unternehmens.
Michael Grant bringt über 40 Jahre Erfahrung im Automobilhandel in dieses neue Vorhaben ein. Die Ernennung erfolgt nach der Zertifizierung von Zapp durch die Nationale Normungsbehörde Irlands, die dem Unternehmen ermöglicht, seine kommerzielle Expansion in Europa voranzutreiben.
David McIntyre, Chief Operating Officer von Zapp EV, zeigte sich begeistert über die Zusammenarbeit mit dem ersten irischen Wiederverkäufer und hob Grants umfangreiche Erfahrung mit Premium-Automobil- und urbanen Mobilitätsmarken hervor. Die Partnerschaft zielt darauf ab, die Präsenz der elektrischen Motorräder von Zapp auf europäischen Straßen zu erhöhen.
- EU homologation certification received for i300 urban electric motorcycle
- Expansion into Irish market through appointment of experienced reseller
- Strategic entry into European market with first Irish authorized reseller
- Limited distribution network with only one reseller in Ireland
- Early stage of commercial rollout indicating potential revenue generation delays
Follows recent EU homologation of Zapp’s i300 urban electric motorcycle as Zapp advances commercial rollout in Europe
LONDON, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zapp Electric Vehicles Group Limited (Nasdaq: ZAPP) (“Zapp EV” or the “Company”), owner of “Zapp”, the British electric vehicle brand on a mission to revolutionise personal urban mobility, today announced it has appointed Michael Grant Zapp Limited as its first authorised reseller in Ireland, based in Dublin. Mr. Michael Grant brings more than 40 years of experience in automotive retail businesses to this newly-formed venture dedicated to the sale and support of electric vehicles.
David McIntyre, Chief Operating Officer of Zapp EV, said: “We are excited to start working with our first Irish authorised reseller following recent European homologation via certification from the National Standards Authority in Ireland. Michael Grant has long worked with premium automotive and urban mobility retail brands, and together we will aim to bring more bikes to the road as we scale the business in Europe.”
About Zapp EV
Zapp EV (Nasdaq: ZAPP) and its operating subsidiaries are run by a team of experts from the mobility industry, on a mission to redefine the electric two-wheeler segment. Zapp's debut product, the i300, is an urban electric high-performance two-wheeler capable of traditional motorcycle levels of performance in a step-through format, combining ease of use with exhilaration and fun. The i300 is the first in a suite of high-performance electric two-wheelers that Zapp plans to bring to market. Zapp will offer a high-quality direct-to-customer experience known as DSDTC (drop-ship-direct-to-customer). Customers ordering the i300 online will have their bikes conveniently delivered to their home by authorised “Zappers,” who will provide at-home inspection, service and support throughout the vehicle ownership lifecycle. Zapp is a registered trademark of Zapp Electric Vehicles Limited in the United Kingdom and other countries. For more information, visit www.zappev.com.
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