Kandi Technologies Reports the Receipt of RMB100 Million in Initial Subsidy for R&D Expenditures for the New Model of Electric Vehicle


JINHUA, China, Aug. 08, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Kandi") (NASDAQ:KNDI) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Kandi Electric Vehicles (Hainan) Co. Ltd (“Kandi Hainan”) has reached an agreement with the Hainan Provincial Government for Kandi Hainan to receive an RMB 300 million (approximately USD 45.1 million) subsidy to support its research and development expenditures on a new model of electric vehicle. The subsidy payment schedule is based on the progress of Kandi Hainan’s new model development and the initial payment of RMB100 million (approximately USD15 million) has already been received.

Mr. Hu Xiaoming, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kandi, commented, “We very much appreciate the Hainan government’s generous support. We will use the funds to develop the best possible electric vehicle products that also satisfy market needs.”

About Kandi Technologies Group, Inc.

Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (KNDI), headquartered in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, is engaged in the research and development, manufacturing and sales of various vehicle products. Kandi has established itself as one of China's leading manufacturers of pure electric vehicle ("EV") products (through its joint venture), EV parts and off-road vehicles. More information can be viewed at the Company's corporate website at http://www.kandivehicle.com. The Company routinely posts important information on its website.

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