The Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC), one of Nigeria’s largest electric vehicle companies, has launched its first electric vehicle charging station in Nasarawa State.
The launch of the charging station in collaboration with the State government under Governor Abdullahi Sule is proof of commitment to promoting clean energy and reducing emissions.
The inauguration was carried out during President Bola Tinubu visit to the State on Wednesday.
The EMVC’s CEO, Prince Mustapha Audu while speaking in an exclusive interview with The Voice said the company was in strategic partnership with the State government to boost transportation system.
Prince Audu, expressed excitement about the company’s collaboration with the visionary Governor Abdullahi Sule, who he said was leading Nasarawa State into the future.
“We’re one of the largest electric vehicle companies in Nigeria, and we’ve been expanding to different states. We’re very happy to collaborate with the visionary governor, such as His Excellency A. A .Sule,” he said.
He explained that newly constructed Electric Vehicle charging station was powered by solar panels, eliminating the need for generators or diesel.
Prince Audu highlighted the benefits setting up the place, stating that “You don’t need NEPA or generator or diesel. Say bye-bye to fuel subsidy issues as the charging cost is ₦5,000 per watt of charge, which can fully charge an electric vehicle.”
He further stated that EMVC offers a range of electric vehicles, including SUVs, mini sedans, and tricycles.
“The SUV model has a range of 1,200 kilometers per charge, while other models have ranges of 400 kilometers and 200 kilometers, depending on the type of vehicle and battery. Prices for the mini sedans start at ₦14 million, while tricycles are competitively priced at ₦4.1 million, cheaper than some conventional models.
” The benefits of the electric vehicles, include reduced carbon footprint, cleaner air, and lower operating costs. This is because vehicles have fewer parts, making them easier to maintain and repair. There’s nothing in the bonnet here. There are less than 300 parts in an electric vehicle. The actual operation of the vehicle itself is less than 40 parts, which means that the chances of things going wrong are much reduced,” Prince Audu explained.
The CEO assured of the company’s committed to building more electric vehicles and charging infrastructure in Nigeria as well so investing in local manufacturing, assembly, and repair capabilities.
Prince Audu lauded Governor Sule’s commitment to empowering the people of the State through this initiative. The company plans to build more charging stations and service centres across the state, starting with a minimum of five. This will not only create jobs but also provide opportunities for technology transfer and knowledge sharing.
He appreciated the President Tinubu’s administration support to the company, assuring of the company’s committed to building more electric vehicles and charging infrastructure in Nigeria as well so investing in local manufacturing, assembly, and repair capabilities.
In another interview, the technical officer at EMVC, Engineer Hassan Ibrahim, said the charging station have multiple charging bays that can accommodate three cars charge simultaneously within three hours, making it a convenient option for EV owners.
Ibrahim explained that there were a variety of charging options which enable different models of electric vehicles, including those with 40 amps, 120 amps, and 160 amps lithium batteries.
“The charging station is designed to be user-friendly, with a built-in alarm system that notifies drivers when the battery level reaches 30% capacity. The station also offers maintenance support, with trained personnel available to rectify issues promptly,” he said.
