The technology company that assembles Jet brand of vehicles
in Nigeria stated this last weekend while receiving an award for Electric
Vehicle (EV) promoter of the year.
The presentation was made at the Nigeria Auto Journalists
Association (NAJA) Award held at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island,
Lagos.
The organizers of the event said that the award was bestowed
on Jet Systems Limited for its efforts at building very functional and durable
electric vehicles, not just in response to government’s policy but as a
strategic investment towards building international capacity to contain global
warming through less dependence on fossil fuel.
Receiving the award, Sanjay Rupani, JET Motor company’s
Director of Sales and Marketing told auto and tech enthusiasts at the event
that the JET EVs were products of many years of quiet but intensive research.
He added that the firm’s other product, the JET Mover, a
luxury, durable, yet affordable minibus built specifically for African roads,
has also received very positive reviews by industry watchers and users.
According to Mr Rupani, “The JET Mover EV is a combination
of the best in design and technology practices from Europe and Asia,
tropicalised for Africa. The shock absorbers are stronger than average, ground clearance
is higher and tyre sizes are bigger. Generally, our testing has led us to see
what is best for the Nigerian and African market and that is what we have built
with JET Mover Evs”.
Also speaking on the sideline of one of its product
presentations, Oluwemimo Joseph, the company’s Strategy & Projects Head and
Chief Financial Officer said: “For now, we are not as focused on profitability
as we are on becoming the first truly Nigerian brand delivering on quality and
affordability. The JET Mover currently offers more value for money than the
closet competition.
“Our current EV prototypes can be driven for over 300
kilometres on a single charge.”
Jet Systems Limited had, earlier in the year, struck a
partnership with GIG Logistics (GIGL) to supply over 50 JET electric vehicles
in 2 years, with GIGL pickup centers in Lagos and Benin serving as charging
points.
JET Systems also recently closed a private round of
financing from the Canada-based Africa Development Capital, Greatman Legend.