Convert Africa's Fleet.
Don't Replace It.
Converting existing commercial vehicles to electric — 40-70% cheaper than importing new EVs, with payback under 3 years.
Africa's EV Cost Barrier is Unsolvable at Import Prices
New electric trucks cost $200K-$612K landed in South Africa with 25% import duty. Less than 1% of the continent's 5 million commercial vehicles are electric.
Diesel costs surged R7.37/L in April 2026 and ESG mandates are tightening yet affordable EVs simply aren't available.
$560,280
Volvo FH48 Electric landed price for a single 48-ton truck
25% Import Duty
SA charges higher duty on EVs (25%) than ICE vehicles (18%)
Convert. Don't Replace.
We remove the diesel drivetrain and install a complete electric powertrain at a fraction of new-vehicle cost.
Strip
Remove ICE drivetrain, exhaust, fuel system
Install
Mount electric motor, inverter, battery packs
Integrate
Wire HV systems, CAN bus, thermal management
Certify
NRCS homologation, road trials, handover
11 Platforms. Every Class.
| Model | Class | GCW | Battery | Range | OEM Price | Conversion | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL 14T | Light | 14t | 145 kWh | 200 km | $199,640 | $43,300 | 78% |
| FL 18a | Medium | 18t | 280 kWh | 280 km | $251,160 | $59,500 | 76% |
| FE 26a | Heavy | 26t | 280 kWh | 200 km | $283,360 | $67,200 | 76% |
| FH 48a | Extra Heavy | 48t | 540 kWh | 600 km | $418,600 | $105,900 | 75% |
| FH 48b | Extra Heavy | 48t | 780 kWh | 700 km | $560,280 | $127,000 | 77% |
| 7900 12a | City Bus | 19.5t | 198 kWh | 200 km | $515,200 | $56,500 | 89% |
| eKamva | Minibus | - | 80 kWh | 200 km | $63,000 | $27,500 | 56% |
| BYD C6 | Minibus | - | 135 kWh | 200 km | $92,500 | $35,300 | 62% |
OEM vs Conversion Side by Side
The Numbers That Close Deals
FH 48a Extra Heavy (48 ton) at 120,000 km/year.
Conversion Investment
Annual Distance
Annual Energy (EV)
Annual Diesel (ICE)
Annual Fuel Saving
Maintenance Saving
Payback Period
CO2 Avoided
Conversion Cost Anatomy
South Africa Is Incentivising This
150% Tax Deduction
From March 2026 EV manufacturers can deduct 150% of qualifying capex. Net benefit: 13.5% of every dollar invested.
CKD Duty Exemption
Components imported as CKD kits qualify for reduced or zero duty under the APDP.
R1 Billion EV Fund
Government allocated ~$55M to boost local EV production by 2035.
Carbon Tax Escalation
R236/ton CO2. Each converted truck avoids 35-154 tonnes/year.
5 Million Trucks. Less than 1% Electric.
Conversion addresses the installed base not the trickle of new sales.
Three Revenue Engines
Conversion Services
Core revenue. 35-45% margin. 500 vehicles/yr by Year 5.
Battery-as-a-Service
Lease battery packs. Recurring revenue. Second-life storage.
Charging Network
Depot and route charging. Renewable energy. Per-kWh revenue.
Path to $51M Revenue
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversions | 30 | 80 | 180 | 350 | 500 |
| Revenue ($M) | 2.1 | 6.4 | 15.3 | 31.5 | 51.0 |
| Gross Profit ($M) | 0.7 | 2.4 | 5.8 | 12.0 | 19.4 |
| EBITDA ($M) | (1.2) | 0.8 | 3.5 | 8.1 | 14.2 |
Why Now
Diesel Shock
R7.37/L increase in April 2026.
Battery Costs at Historic Low
LFP at $49/kWh. Sodium-ion at $39/kWh imminent.
150% Tax Deduction Active
March 2026. First movers capture the full benefit.
ESG Mandates Tightening
Corporate fleet decarbonisation accelerating.
No Competitor at Scale
No established conversion operation in sub-Saharan Africa.
CHARGE Network Synergy
National off-grid charging infrastructure deploying.
Africa doesn't need to import the electric future.
It can build it.
Converting Africa's existing commercial fleet to electric. Faster. Cheaper. Sustainable.
EV Conversion ROI Calculator
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