Straight answers to common questions.
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About our services
Do you offer a free assessment?
Yes. Fleet cost assessments are complimentary for a limited launch period. A standard fee applies afterwards, and the report is yours either way.
Where do you operate?
We are starting in Abuja and Lagos and expanding across Nigeria and beyond. Contact us if you are elsewhere and we will tell you how we can help.
What vehicles can you source?
Electric sedans, SUVs and buses, chosen to fit your routes. We source through established dealer relationships and confirm specifications, warranty and import requirements in writing.
How much do the vehicles cost?
Prices depend on the model, specification and supply at the time, so we provide a written quote for each project rather than a published price list.
Do you supply and install chargers?
Yes. We supply AC and DC chargers for business and public sites and install them using qualified electricians. We check connector compatibility with your vehicles before ordering.
Can you help us finance the vehicles?
We introduce you to financing providers and prepare the information they ask for. Credit decisions and terms are set by the provider.
What happens after delivery?
We organise maintenance through qualified workshops and support your chargers after installation.
What is a pilot?
three to five electric vehicles on your real routes for 90 days, with charging in place and results measured. It lets you test before a larger order.
Do electric vehicles work with unreliable electricity?
Yes, with planning. Where grid supply is unreliable we plan backup or solar power. Charging from a generator can erase the saving, so we assess the charging source first.
Can you work with government agencies?
Yes. We provide cost comparisons and procurement documentation, and we work within your procurement rules.
Is the calculator a quotation?
No. It is a planning estimate based on the figures you enter. Written quotes are provided for each project.
Why not CNG?
We considered compressed natural gas carefully, because it is the alternative fleet managers ask about most. For fleets we assess, electric comes out ahead on the points below.
Refuelling and availability
CNG stations are still few in Nigeria, and there are frequent reports of long queues at them. Electric vehicles can charge where they park, at your depot or office, so time is not lost queuing. Press reports are cited below.
Running and maintenance costs
Electric vehicles have fewer moving parts and no oil changes, spark plugs or exhaust systems, so routine maintenance is typically lower. Grid electricity per kilometre is also low compared with petrol.
Performance and driveability
Electric motors deliver instant torque and a quiet, smooth drive. CNG conversions can reduce power and, in many cases, boot space because of the gas cylinder.
Emissions
Electric vehicles produce no tailpipe emissions, which supports sustainability reporting. CNG burns cleaner than petrol but still emits at the tailpipe.
Fuel storage and safety
CNG needs a high-pressure cylinder in the vehicle and compressed-gas infrastructure at the station. Electric vehicles use a sealed battery with built-in protection systems.
Economy and the long term
Our calculator compares electric with petrol, which is what most fleets run today. As more charging and gas supply develops, we will keep our comparison current and tell you plainly where each option suits.
Press reports on CNG refuelling queues include Leadership (“Motorists lament persistent long queues at CNG stations”), The Guardian Nigeria (“Shortages hit Nigeria’s drive towards natural gas-fuelled cars”) and the News Agency of Nigeria (“Long queues … gradually easing in FCT”).
Start with a complimentary fleet assessment.
We review your fleet, show you the numbers and agree the next step with you.