In Uganda -Kiira Motors Corporation the state enterprise and industry captains in the development of the country''s nascent automotive industry have been at the forefront of developing E-mobility technologies that have resulted in the deployment of electric vehicles -the Kayoola fully electric buses which are now offering shuttle
READ MOREThe Kiira EV is Africa''s first electric vehicle launched on 24 th November 2011. It employs a simple battery electric vehicle powertrain consisting of an Energy storage bank, energy converter and an electric motor. It is
READ MORE22 April 2024. in Ecology. Uganda has joined the ranks of African nations embracing e-mobility incentives by introducing the Finance Act 2023. Effective January 1, the act reduces customs duties on electric vehicle charging equipment to 10% and slashes the value-added tax (VAT) to 7%. The Uganda Ministry of Environment anticipates that these
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The government of Uganda, acting through the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), allocated 100 acres for the establishment of the Kiira Vehicle Plant, located at the Jinja Industrial and Business Park, Plot No. 701, Block 2 Kagogwa Village, Mawoito Parish, Kakira Town Council, Jinja District. Kiira Motors Corporation and National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding
READ MOREKiira Motors Corporation or KMC is a State Enterprise in Uganda established to champion the Development of the Domestic Automotive Value Chain for job and wealth creation and commercialize the Kiira
READ MOREThe state-owned vehicle manufacturer Kiira Motors plans to start production of electric vehicles in Uganda in July 2021. The plant that is under
READ MOREThe Kayoola EVS™ is a Fully Electric Low Floor Bus specifically designed for Urban Mass Transportation. At full charge, the Kayoola EVS™ has a range of up to 300 kilometers
READ MOREWe briefly explore Uganda''s growing interest in electric vehicles, the rationale behind this shift, the ongoing developments led by key companies, and the collaborative efforts to propel the
READ MOREManufacturers of electric vehicles, batteries, charging equipment, or bodies and frames of electric vehicles, who employ at least 80 percent Ugandan workers, will be exempt from paying Stamp Duty Tax in the 2024/2025 fiscal year. This exemption is part of the changes introduced in the Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which was
READ MOREThis study applies the structure of a pay-off matrix to assess the social dilemma of buying a (more expensive) plug-in hybrid vehicle instead of importing a standard internal combustion engine car into Uganda. Similarities between the quadrants are more pronounced when the prisoner''s dilemma is extended from n = 2 to a large n. The
READ MOREAs Uganda focuses more on Hybrid Electric technology, we offer an excellent choice with advanced technology and eco-friendly features." With the Uganda government''s eco-friendly incentives of 0% import duty tax on Hybrid Electric vehicles, the brand new, zero-mileage Corolla Cross HEV is priced attractively at $39,500, offering a
READ MORE08/29/2022. Uganda has announced investments of $50 million in electric mobility. The country''s automaker Kiira Motors Corporation has started producing commercial electric vehicles, including
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READ MOREThe bikers and boda-boda drivers are in for a treat this festive season as Feiying Electric Vehicles Uganda has today launched the first ever electric bikes in Uganda. The bikes were launched at
READ MOREUgandan made electric car. Local and international stakeholders are set to meet in Kampala to discuss the possibility of setting up a scalable Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Ecosystem in Uganda. The objective of the engagement planned at Kabira Country Club in Kampala on Tuesday (August 30), is to consult with key stakeholders
READ MOREJul 17, 2023. Share. As the world shifts towards the era of electric vehicles (EVs), each nation faces the challenge of managing this transition in the context of its unique circumstances. For resource-limited countries like Uganda, with a tax-to-GDP ratio of 13.9% falling below the African average, this journey to EVs requires a distinct route.
READ MOREvehicle industry in Uganda through technology transfer, contract manufacturing and supply chain localisation (Kiira Motors orporation, 2022). Part of KM [s strategic plan is to develop and make vehicles that utilise solar or electric charging. However, minimal progress has been made to date, with e-mobility in
READ MOREUganda. Rwanda''s state-owned Kiira Motors Corp. is working hard to begin producing 5,000 electric vehicles a year, including buses, by 2021. The company is supported in its mission by the Chinese manufacturer CHTC Motor Co, a subsidiary of the state-owned Sinomach Automobile Co.
READ MOREThe Kiira EV is Africa''s first electric vehicle launched on 24 th November 2011. It employs a simple battery electric vehicle powertrain consisting of an Energy storage bank, energy converter and an electric motor. It is powered by electricity which is stored in the battery bank through repetitive charging. The battery system of the Kiira EV
READ MOREUganda''s interest in electric vehicles is driven by its vision to revolutionize transportation, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance energy efficiency. By transitioning from traditional
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READ MORENovember 16, 2023. Written by URN. Technology and innovation experts have expressed optimism that Uganda can start commercial production of electric mobile passenger vehicles by 2040. The experts made the projection during the Efficiency and Electric Mobility Conference 2023 convened by the ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
READ MORETue Aug 30, 2022. ELECTRIC VEHICLES: Government plans for national charging system. The government has started discussions on a very ambitious plan of having at least 25% of diesel or petrol cars off Ugandan roads by 2026. The ministry of energy officials says that the strategy will start with the construction of public e-chargers or vehicle
READ MOREUganda. Rwanda''s state-owned Kiira Motors Corp. is working hard to begin producing 5,000 electric vehicles a year, including buses, by 2021. The company is supported in its mission by the Chinese
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READ MOREElectric vehicles in Uganda offer economic and environmental benefts. They have lower operational costs, produce zero tailpipe emissions, and reduce
READ MOREA hybrid 5-seater Ugandan made Kiira Electric Vehicle (EV) costs over Shs100million in a country whose GDP per capita just hit $1,046 at the start of
READ MOREThe KIIRA EV SMACK is a 5-seater front-wheel drive sedan with a traction motor powered by a rechargeable battery bank and an internal combustion engine-based generator. It is
READ MORECharging points map in Uganda. Find a charging point to charge your electric vehicle in our charging points map.
READ MOREThe mass adoption of electric vehicles (EV) is, however, likely to be hampered by the high entry price to the segment. The EV variants of most cars are way more expensive. President Museveni says a hybrid 5-seater Ugandan made Kiira Electric Vehicle (EV) is estimated to cost about Shs100 million. That is way out of the range of
READ MOREUganda''s quest to produce electric cars. One of the ways Uganda is looking to boost its economy is by building a transport industry and manufacturing its own vehicles. State-owned carmaker Kiira
READ MOREUganda introduced the National Electric Mobility Policy in 2018 to promote electric vehicles through incentives, tax breaks, and infrastructure development. The government aims to integrate EVs into the country''s transportation network as part of the sustainable transport system outlined in Uganda''s Vision 2040.
READ MOREMTN Uganda, this week, received a test electric vehicle from Motorcare Uganda Ltd, marking a significant stride towards a greener future. This development aligns with MTN''s Ambition 2025 strategy,
READ MOREIn December 2016, Feiying Electric Vehicles Uganda launched the first-ever electric bikes in Uganda. What befell that project is still unknown. Zembo a start-up got a UGX 5.5 bn fund to assemble e-bikes in December 2016. Amazon is another place, obviously, but there are some pretty serious trade-offs.
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