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EVS Botswana EV Service Centre Market Entry
Decision-grade Botswana assessment that keeps passenger BEVs/PHEVs separate from hybrids, buses, two-wheelers, government fleet initiatives, assembly output and announced charging capacity.
Snapshot: 11 August 202631-page full report
Assembled SUV floor
35
Observed electric-SUV assembly floor; not active registered stock.
Verified connectors
—
Audited live public passenger-EV connector count unavailable.
Jobs/year
162
Gate-planning jobs/year; not booked demand.
Years
5.519
Base simple payback on BWP250,000 reversible capex.
Executive summary
The verdict in full
- Conditional go only for registry/demand diligence and a scheduled Greater Gaborone partner clinic. Botswana publishes detailed all-vehicle data, but no current authoritative passenger-BEV/PHEV stock series was located. [stats_transport] [drts]
- The strongest light-duty floor is 35 locally assembled electric SUVs reported by June 2025. It is production evidence, not proof of registered, active or independently serviceable stock. [mmegi_output]
- National TAM and audited live public passenger-EV connectors remain unquantified. The 162-job / BWP567,000 SAM is a gate-planning case that activates only after DRTS proves at least 250 active Greater Gaborone light-duty plug-ins.
- No standalone centre, franchise sale or traction-pack work.
Board Decision
Authorise a dated DRTS extract, legal/technical diligence and paid-demand validation. Release no more than BWP250,000 reversible capex only after every pre-launch gate passes. Base steady state is 90 jobs, BWP315,000 revenue, BWP45,300 EBITDA and 5.52-year simple payback; every operating input is an EVS assumption.
Decision Summary
| Dimension | Decision | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Market entry | CONDITIONAL GO — registry and demand diligence, then a scheduled Greater Gaborone partner clinic | The active passenger-BEV/PHEV denominator and public charging count are unverified. |
| Standalone centre / franchise | NO-GO now | The observed 35-SUV production floor cannot support irreversible premises or territory. |
| Traction-battery work | HOLD | No pack opening, removal, damaged-pack custody or cross-border movement without written approvals. |
Market entry
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL GO — registry and demand diligence, then a scheduled Greater Gaborone partner clinic
- Reason
- The active passenger-BEV/PHEV denominator and public charging count are unverified.
Standalone centre / franchise
- Decision
- NO-GO now
- Reason
- The observed 35-SUV production floor cannot support irreversible premises or territory.
Traction-battery work
- Decision
- HOLD
- Reason
- No pack opening, removal, damaged-pack custody or cross-border movement without written approvals.
Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
Market size
Botswana had 654,276 motor vehicles in 2024, but the accessible official series does not split active passenger BEVs/PHEVs. All-vehicle parc size is not an EV service denominator. [stats_2024]
Botswana definition-sensitive EV observations
All-fuel registrations, output and government fleet are separate grains.
34,882
31,290
35
53
2024 all passenger first registrations
2025 all passenger first registrations
Jun-2025 assembled SUV floor
Mar-2025 government EV fleet
Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
Market KPIs
| Metric | Value | Unit | Period | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National motor-vehicle population | 654,276 | vehicles | 2024 | All motor vehicles, not EVs [stats_2024]. |
| First-time registrations | 47,175 | vehicles | 2024 | All fuels/classes [stats_2024]. |
| First-time passenger registrations | 34,882 | vehicles | 2024 | All fuels [stats_transport]. |
| First-time passenger registrations | 31,290 | vehicles | 2025 | All fuels; quarterly sum [stats_transport]. |
| Assembled electric SUVs | 35 | vehicles | Reported June 2025 | Output floor from parliamentary hearing; not registration stock [mmegi_output]. |
| Procured government EV fleet | 53 | vehicles | Reported March 2025 | 33 buses plus 20 SUVs; not national stock [bopa_fleet]. |
National motor-vehicle population
- Value
- 654,276
- Unit
- vehicles
- Period
- 2024
- Evidence
- All motor vehicles, not EVs [stats_2024].
First-time registrations
- Value
- 47,175
- Unit
- vehicles
- Period
- 2024
- Evidence
- All fuels/classes [stats_2024].
First-time passenger registrations
- Value
- 34,882
- Unit
- vehicles
- Period
- 2024
- Evidence
- All fuels [stats_transport].
First-time passenger registrations
- Value
- 31,290
- Unit
- vehicles
- Period
- 2025
- Evidence
- All fuels; quarterly sum [stats_transport].
Assembled electric SUVs
- Value
- 35
- Unit
- vehicles
- Period
- Reported June 2025
- Evidence
- Output floor from parliamentary hearing; not registration stock [mmegi_output].
Procured government EV fleet
- Value
- 53
- Unit
- vehicles
- Period
- Reported March 2025
- Evidence
- 33 buses plus 20 SUVs; not national stock [bopa_fleet].
Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
Definition-sensitive Botswana observations
| Period | BEV | PHEV (unavailable) | BEV used in model | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 all passenger first registrations | — | — | 34,882 | All powertrains; EV split unavailable [stats_transport]. |
| 2025 all passenger first registrations | — | — | 31,290 | All powertrains; EV split unavailable [stats_transport]. |
| Jun-2025 assembled SUV floor | 35 | — | 35 | Observed production floor, not registration stock [mmegi_output]. |
| Mar-2025 government EV fleet | 53 | — | 53 | 20 SUVs and 33 buses; captive fleet, mixed body class [bopa_fleet]. |
2024 all passenger first registrations
- BEV
- —
- PHEV (unavailable)
- —
- BEV used in model
- 34,882
- Scope
- All powertrains; EV split unavailable [stats_transport].
2025 all passenger first registrations
- BEV
- —
- PHEV (unavailable)
- —
- BEV used in model
- 31,290
- Scope
- All powertrains; EV split unavailable [stats_transport].
Jun-2025 assembled SUV floor
- BEV
- 35
- PHEV (unavailable)
- —
- BEV used in model
- 35
- Scope
- Observed production floor, not registration stock [mmegi_output].
Mar-2025 government EV fleet
- BEV
- 53
- PHEV (unavailable)
- —
- BEV used in model
- 53
- Scope
- 20 SUVs and 33 buses; captive fleet, mixed body class [bopa_fleet].
Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
Definition reconciliation
Passenger plug-ins, all-fuel registrations, government fleets, buses, assembly output, conversions, capacity and charger-directory entries are not interchangeable.
Definition reconciliation
| Term | Included | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger BEV/PHEV stock | No current authoritative separated series located | National TAM and adoption share remain null. |
| Assembled electric SUVs | 35 reported by June 2025 | Observed output floor only; not assumed registered, active or independently serviceable. |
| Government EV fleet | 20 SUVs plus 33 buses | Procurement/captive-service signal; not added to the SUV production floor. |
| All passenger registrations | 34,882 in 2024 and 31,290 in 2025 | Automotive throughput context, not EV adoption. |
| Public charging | Commercial directory claims conflict | National live connector count remains null. |
| Assembly capacity | Three vehicles/day at launch | Industrial capacity signal, not sales, stock or service demand. |
| Conversions and test vehicles | Five conversions and small test programmes | Capability evidence only; excluded from stock. |
Passenger BEV/PHEV stock
- Included
- No current authoritative separated series located
- Use
- National TAM and adoption share remain null.
Assembled electric SUVs
- Included
- 35 reported by June 2025
- Use
- Observed output floor only; not assumed registered, active or independently serviceable.
Government EV fleet
- Included
- 20 SUVs plus 33 buses
- Use
- Procurement/captive-service signal; not added to the SUV production floor.
All passenger registrations
- Included
- 34,882 in 2024 and 31,290 in 2025
- Use
- Automotive throughput context, not EV adoption.
Public charging
- Included
- Commercial directory claims conflict
- Use
- National live connector count remains null.
Assembly capacity
- Included
- Three vehicles/day at launch
- Use
- Industrial capacity signal, not sales, stock or service demand.
Conversions and test vehicles
- Included
- Five conversions and small test programmes
- Use
- Capability evidence only; excluded from stock.
Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
Forecast scenarios
20%, 40% and 65% five-year cases grow the observed 35-SUV output floor. They are EVS capacity tests, not official stock forecasts.
Observed-output-floor planning cases
Five-year EVS capacity cases from 35; not official forecasts.
Cautious87
Base188
HighBase case428
Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
Five-year observed-output-floor planning cases
| Scenario | Annual Growth Pct | Planning stock end-2030 | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cautious | 20 | 87 | Five-year capacity case from the 35-SUV output floor; not official stock forecast. |
| Base | 40 | 188 | Planning case requiring repeat supply, registration and after-sales access. |
| High | 65 | 428 | Stress case; not used to approve a fixed centre. |
Cautious
- Annual Growth Pct
- 20
- Planning stock end-2030
- 87
- Interpretation
- Five-year capacity case from the 35-SUV output floor; not official stock forecast.
Base
- Annual Growth Pct
- 40
- Planning stock end-2030
- 188
- Interpretation
- Planning case requiring repeat supply, registration and after-sales access.
High
- Annual Growth Pct
- 65
- Planning stock end-2030
- 428
- Interpretation
- Stress case; not used to approve a fixed centre.
Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
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Charging infrastructure
No authoritative national public connector/power/uptime census was located. Commercial claims conflict; the headline count remains null until physical audit and BPC/BERA confirmation.
Charging evidence gaps
Nulls are deliberate: no audited live public-connector census located.
Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
Charging evidence and unknowns
| Metric | Value | Unit | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audited public passenger-EV connectors | — | connectors | Current | No authoritative current national connector/power/uptime census located. |
| Named commercial charger observations | — | sites/connectors | Current | Commercial pages conflict; audit each site before use. |
| EV-specific public tariff | — | tariff | Current | No EV-specific tariff verified; use current BPC/BERA written determination [bpc_tariffs] [bera]. |
| Workshop connection route | — | approval | Current | BPC load/connection plus BERA/BOBS compliance gate [bpc] [bera] [bobs]. |
Audited public passenger-EV connectors
- Value
- —
- Unit
- connectors
- Period
- Current
- Status
- No authoritative current national connector/power/uptime census located.
Named commercial charger observations
- Value
- —
- Unit
- sites/connectors
- Period
- Current
- Status
- Commercial pages conflict; audit each site before use.
EV-specific public tariff
- Value
- —
- Unit
- tariff
- Period
- Current
- Status
- No EV-specific tariff verified; use current BPC/BERA written determination [bpc_tariffs] [bera].
Workshop connection route
- Value
- —
- Unit
- approval
- Period
- Current
- Status
- BPC load/connection plus BERA/BOBS compliance gate [bpc] [bera] [bobs].
Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
Vehicle parc age and service demand
Botswana is a used-import market: 79.6% of Q4 2025 first registrations were used, while 90.7% of 2024 passenger first registrations were used. EV-specific age and warranty distributions remain unavailable. [stats_q4_2025] [stats_2024]
Vehicle parc and service demand
| Indicator | Value | Unit | Implication |
|---|---|---|---|
| National motor-vehicle population | 654,276 | vehicles | Large conventional parc but no EV split [stats_2024]. |
| Private licence renewals | 594,145 | renewals | Passenger cars were 65.5%; renewals are not unique active EVs [stats_2024]. |
| Used share of Q4 first registrations | 79.6 | percent | Used-import inspection and parts-fitment culture is strategically relevant [stats_q4_2025]. |
| Used share of 2024 passenger first registrations | 90.7 | percent | Future EV entrants may be used imports, but EV-specific age data are absent [stats_2024]. |
| Passenger EV age distribution | — | years | No authoritative BEV/PHEV age series; obtain DRTS VIN/year extract. |
National motor-vehicle population
- Value
- 654,276
- Unit
- vehicles
- Implication
- Large conventional parc but no EV split [stats_2024].
Private licence renewals
- Value
- 594,145
- Unit
- renewals
- Implication
- Passenger cars were 65.5%; renewals are not unique active EVs [stats_2024].
Used share of Q4 first registrations
- Value
- 79.6
- Unit
- percent
- Implication
- Used-import inspection and parts-fitment culture is strategically relevant [stats_q4_2025].
Used share of 2024 passenger first registrations
- Value
- 90.7
- Unit
- percent
- Implication
- Future EV entrants may be used imports, but EV-specific age data are absent [stats_2024].
Passenger EV age distribution
- Value
- —
- Unit
- years
- Implication
- No authoritative BEV/PHEV age series; obtain DRTS VIN/year extract.
Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
Transparent TAM / SAM / SOM
National passenger-EV TAM is not quantified. The observable floor and launch-gate case separate sourced evidence from EVS assumptions; executable SOM is zero.
National TAM unavailable / gate SAM
Assumption-led capacity case; executable SOM zero.
0
38
162
0
National passenger-EV TAM
Observed-output floor
Greater Gaborone gate SAM
Executable SOM
Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
Sizing assumptions
| Assumption | Value | Unit | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observed SUV output floor | 35 | vehicles | Reported parliamentary-hearing output [mmegi_output]. |
| Active/available factor | 0.9 | share | EVS planning haircut; not a Botswana statistic. |
| Service events | 1.2 | jobs/active vehicle/year | EVS blended diagnostic/chassis assumption. |
| Average repair order | 3,500 | BWP/job | Replace with paid Botswana observations. |
| Greater Gaborone launch threshold | 250 | active light-duty plug-ins | EVS minimum-density gate, not market estimate. |
| Independent reach after gate | 0.6 | share | EVS assumption; verify warranty/captive-fleet access. |
| Executable SOM before gates | 0 | jobs | Deliberately zero. |
Observed SUV output floor
- Value
- 35
- Unit
- vehicles
- Basis
- Reported parliamentary-hearing output [mmegi_output].
Active/available factor
- Value
- 0.9
- Unit
- share
- Basis
- EVS planning haircut; not a Botswana statistic.
Service events
- Value
- 1.2
- Unit
- jobs/active vehicle/year
- Basis
- EVS blended diagnostic/chassis assumption.
Average repair order
- Value
- 3,500
- Unit
- BWP/job
- Basis
- Replace with paid Botswana observations.
Greater Gaborone launch threshold
- Value
- 250
- Unit
- active light-duty plug-ins
- Basis
- EVS minimum-density gate, not market estimate.
Independent reach after gate
- Value
- 0.6
- Unit
- share
- Basis
- EVS assumption; verify warranty/captive-fleet access.
Executable SOM before gates
- Value
- 0
- Unit
- jobs
- Basis
- Deliberately zero.
Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
TAM / SAM / SOM
| Layer | Vehicles | Jobs Per Year | Revenue ALL | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National passenger-EV TAM | — | — | — | Not quantified: active BEV/PHEV registry denominator unavailable. |
| Observed-output floor | 32 | 38 | 133,000 | 35 SUVs × 90% active × 1.20 events; not national TAM. |
| Greater Gaborone gate SAM | 135 | 162 | 567,000 | 250 gate × 90% active × 60% reach × 1.20 events. |
National passenger-EV TAM
- Vehicles
- —
- Jobs Per Year
- —
- Revenue ALL
- —
- Status
- Not quantified: active BEV/PHEV registry denominator unavailable.
Observed-output floor
- Vehicles
- 32
- Jobs Per Year
- 38
- Revenue ALL
- 133,000
- Status
- 35 SUVs × 90% active × 1.20 events; not national TAM.
Greater Gaborone gate SAM
- Vehicles
- 135
- Jobs Per Year
- 162
- Revenue ALL
- 567,000
- Status
- 250 gate × 90% active × 60% reach × 1.20 events.
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Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
Customers and fleets
Prioritise supported used imports and paid fleet trials. Public-sector vehicles are not accessible revenue without procurement, accreditation and warranty permission.
Customer segments
| Segment | Need | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Government and parastatal light-duty fleets | Documented uptime and safe diagnostics | High only after CTO/EDD procurement and warranty access are proven. |
| Used-import private EV owners | Pre-purchase inspection, scan, 12V/charging and chassis evidence | High after DRTS density and supported-VIN proof. |
| Corporate, rental and hospitality fleets | Scheduled inspection and charging-readiness reports | Medium; start with paid pilot. |
| Mining/industrial fleets | Uptime and remote support | Medium; separate duty cycle and site-safety model. |
| Bus operators | Depot/OEM service | Low for Phase 1; heavy-EV scope excluded. |
Government and parastatal light-duty fleets
- Need
- Documented uptime and safe diagnostics
- Priority
- High only after CTO/EDD procurement and warranty access are proven.
Used-import private EV owners
- Need
- Pre-purchase inspection, scan, 12V/charging and chassis evidence
- Priority
- High after DRTS density and supported-VIN proof.
Corporate, rental and hospitality fleets
- Need
- Scheduled inspection and charging-readiness reports
- Priority
- Medium; start with paid pilot.
Mining/industrial fleets
- Need
- Uptime and remote support
- Priority
- Medium; separate duty cycle and site-safety model.
Bus operators
- Need
- Depot/OEM service
- Priority
- Low for Phase 1; heavy-EV scope excluded.
Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
Fleet segments
| Segment | Entry Product | Evidence Gate |
|---|---|---|
| BITRI / government SUV fleet | Non-warranty overflow condition reports and chassis services | CTO accreditation, EDD status, tender/contract and OEM permission [garage_accreditation] [edd]. |
| Public electric buses | Referral only | Heavy-EV competence, depot, OEM and procurement approvals. |
| Tourism/rental fleets | Paid inspection and uptime trial | Named vehicles, route/charging map and 90-day contract. |
| Mining/industrial fleets | Site-specific inspection pilot | Mine induction, insurer and remote-recovery plan. |
BITRI / government SUV fleet
- Entry Product
- Non-warranty overflow condition reports and chassis services
- Evidence Gate
- CTO accreditation, EDD status, tender/contract and OEM permission [garage_accreditation] [edd].
Public electric buses
- Entry Product
- Referral only
- Evidence Gate
- Heavy-EV competence, depot, OEM and procurement approvals.
Tourism/rental fleets
- Entry Product
- Paid inspection and uptime trial
- Evidence Gate
- Named vehicles, route/charging map and 90-day contract.
Mining/industrial fleets
- Entry Product
- Site-specific inspection pilot
- Evidence Gate
- Mine induction, insurer and remote-recovery plan.
Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
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Brands and models
No authoritative passenger-EV brand/model registration table was located. Programme and retail signals are not market shares.
Priority brands — no audited market shares located
| Technology | Brand | Units | Share of H1 2026 BEVs (%) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric SUV programme | Skywell | — | — | Government launch signal; registered stock by brand unavailable [bopa_launch]. |
| Electric bus programme | CHTC | — | — | Government/assembly signal; outside passenger model [bopa_launch]. |
| Passenger EV retail | BMW | — | — | Commercial availability signal; no registry share claimed. |
| Used EV imports | Mixed | — | — | AT Bus Body Builders market signal; no audited brand/model table [bopa_atbus]. |
Electric SUV programme
- Brand
- Skywell
- Units
- —
- Share of H1 2026 BEVs (%)
- —
- Source
- Government launch signal; registered stock by brand unavailable [bopa_launch].
Electric bus programme
- Brand
- CHTC
- Units
- —
- Share of H1 2026 BEVs (%)
- —
- Source
- Government/assembly signal; outside passenger model [bopa_launch].
Passenger EV retail
- Brand
- BMW
- Units
- —
- Share of H1 2026 BEVs (%)
- —
- Source
- Commercial availability signal; no registry share claimed.
Used EV imports
- Brand
- Mixed
- Units
- —
- Share of H1 2026 BEVs (%)
- —
- Source
- AT Bus Body Builders market signal; no audited brand/model table [bopa_atbus].
Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
Priority models
| Brand | Model | Powertrain | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skywell | Government-programme SUV | BEV | Locally assembled programme; VIN and warranty access must be verified [bopa_launch]. |
| CHTC | Government-programme bus | BEV | Heavy-EV/depot scope; excluded from Phase 1 [bopa_launch]. |
| Mixed Japanese imports | Conversions / used imports | Converted BEV or factory BEV | No authoritative model ranking; book only after VIN classification [bopa_conversions] [bopa_atbus]. |
| BMW | i-range | BEV/PHEV depending VIN | Dealer ecosystem signal, not registration evidence. |
Skywell
- Model
- Government-programme SUV
- Powertrain
- BEV
- Signal
- Locally assembled programme; VIN and warranty access must be verified [bopa_launch].
CHTC
- Model
- Government-programme bus
- Powertrain
- BEV
- Signal
- Heavy-EV/depot scope; excluded from Phase 1 [bopa_launch].
Mixed Japanese imports
- Model
- Conversions / used imports
- Powertrain
- Converted BEV or factory BEV
- Signal
- No authoritative model ranking; book only after VIN classification [bopa_conversions] [bopa_atbus].
BMW
- Model
- i-range
- Powertrain
- BEV/PHEV depending VIN
- Signal
- Dealer ecosystem signal, not registration evidence.
Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
Competitive landscape
The government/BITRI ecosystem, CTO/accredited garages, OEM dealers and used-EV import/conversion specialists define the early competitive field.
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Competitor map
| Competitor | Type | Footprint | Threat | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BITRI / government e-mobility ecosystem | Assembly / captive fleet | Greater Gaborone | High for documented government vehicles | Partner/referral or overflow only; do not assume access. |
| Central Transport Organisation / accredited garages | Government fleet service | National procurement network | High for public fleet | Seek accreditation only after market gate [garage_accreditation]. |
BITRI / government e-mobility ecosystem
- Type
- Assembly / captive fleet
- Footprint
- Greater Gaborone
- Threat
- High for documented government vehicles
- Response
- Partner/referral or overflow only; do not assume access.
Central Transport Organisation / accredited garages
- Type
- Government fleet service
- Footprint
- National procurement network
- Threat
- High for public fleet
- Response
- Seek accreditation only after market gate [garage_accreditation].
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Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
Priority geography
Greater Gaborone is the only fixed operating candidate. Registration-station shares are directional automotive proxies, not EV-density proof.
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Priority regions
| Rank | Region | Rationale | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greater Gaborone | 58.2% of Q4 2025 first registrations and 67.5% in 2024 were processed at Gaborone stations; registration-office share is a proxy, not EV density [stats_q4_2025] [stats_2024]. | Only candidate for a scheduled partner clinic. |
1
- Region
- Greater Gaborone
- Rationale
- 58.2% of Q4 2025 first registrations and 67.5% in 2024 were processed at Gaborone stations; registration-office share is a proxy, not EV density [stats_q4_2025] [stats_2024].
- Mode
- Only candidate for a scheduled partner clinic.
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Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
Consumer incentives
No universal purchase subsidy or EV customs/VAT exemption was verified; procurement programmes are not consumer incentives.
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Consumer incentives
| Instrument | Status | Implication |
|---|---|---|
| Universal EV purchase subsidy | Not verified | No consumer subsidy included in demand model. |
| Universal EV customs/VAT exemption | Not verified | Apply normal classification until BURS issues a written ruling [burs_customs] [burs_import_vat]. |
Universal EV purchase subsidy
- Status
- Not verified
- Implication
- No consumer subsidy included in demand model.
Universal EV customs/VAT exemption
- Status
- Not verified
- Implication
- Apply normal classification until BURS issues a written ruling [burs_customs] [burs_import_vat].
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Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
Business incentives
| Instrument | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|
| BITC / BOSSC facilitation | Accreditation and approval route | Use for coordination; model assumes zero cash benefit [bitc_bossc]. |
| Manufacturing / SEZ incentives | Activity, location and approval specific | Ordinary service clinic not assumed eligible [bitc_incentives]. |
BITC / BOSSC facilitation
- Status
- Accreditation and approval route
- Action
- Use for coordination; model assumes zero cash benefit [bitc_bossc].
Manufacturing / SEZ incentives
- Status
- Activity, location and approval specific
- Action
- Ordinary service clinic not assumed eligible [bitc_incentives].
3 more rows in the full report
Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
Business, tax and investment incentives
All economics are VAT- and pre-tax. July 2026 reforms conflict with legacy promotional pages, so no tax rate or incentive is banked without written confirmation.
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Detailed findings, comparison matrices and recommendations.
Tax and customs baseline
| Tax | Rate | Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| VAT | 14% general-rate context; confirm post-reform | Economics exclude VAT; obtain current BURS classification and registration advice [pwc_tax] [burs_import_vat]. |
| Corporate income tax | 24.5% from 1 July 2026 per enacted-reform summaries | Pre-tax model; older BITC pages show 22%, so obtain current BURS confirmation [kpmg_tax] [rsm_tax] [bitc_incentives]. |
VAT
- Rate
- 14% general-rate context; confirm post-reform
- Treatment
- Economics exclude VAT; obtain current BURS classification and registration advice [pwc_tax] [burs_import_vat].
Corporate income tax
- Rate
- 24.5% from 1 July 2026 per enacted-reform summaries
- Treatment
- Pre-tax model; older BITC pages show 22%, so obtain current BURS confirmation [kpmg_tax] [rsm_tax] [bitc_incentives].
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Labour, licensing and workshop regulation
Entity, trade, factory, workplace, fire, electricity, standards, waste, data and insurance evidence are hard gates.
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Detailed findings, comparison matrices and recommendations.
Licensing path
| Gate | Authority | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Entity and tax | CIPA / BURS | Incorporation, beneficial ownership, tax registration and current clearances [cipa]. |
| Trade / premises | District or town council / Trade Ministry | Trade licence, zoning/use, occupancy, signage and fire acceptance [trade_licence] [trade_portal]. |
Entity and tax
- Authority
- CIPA / BURS
- Evidence
- Incorporation, beneficial ownership, tax registration and current clearances [cipa].
Trade / premises
- Authority
- District or town council / Trade Ministry
- Evidence
- Trade licence, zoning/use, occupancy, signage and fire acceptance [trade_licence] [trade_portal].
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Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
Labour and safety obligations
| Requirement | Owner | Control |
|---|---|---|
| Factory/workplace registration | Site operator | DOHS registration, plans, permit/site inspection and current certificate [factory_registration]. |
| General register and plant | Workshop manager | Maintain statutory register and examination records for lifts/plant [general_register]. |
Factory/workplace registration
- Owner
- Site operator
- Control
- DOHS registration, plans, permit/site inspection and current certificate [factory_registration].
General register and plant
- Owner
- Workshop manager
- Control
- Maintain statutory register and examination records for lifts/plant [general_register].
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High-voltage safety
HV authority is task-specific, documented and auditable; training alone does not authorise unsupported work.
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High-voltage controls
| Control | Required Evidence |
|---|---|
| VIN/powertrain whitelist | Classify BEV, PHEV, HEV and conversion before booking. |
| Task-specific authorisation | Named technician, assessment, scope, expiry and supervision. |
| Safe de-energisation | OEM procedure, lock/tag, proved tester and absence-of-voltage record [iso_6469]. |
| Controlled work zone | Barriers, PPE/tools, rescue equipment and no lone HV work. |
| Charging connection | Licensed electrical work and BPC/BERA/BOBS determination; IEC 61851/ISO 17409 as benchmarks [iec_61851] [iso_17409]. |
| Release evidence | Pre/post scan, restoration, torque/QC, limitations and customer sign-off. |
VIN/powertrain whitelist
- Required Evidence
- Classify BEV, PHEV, HEV and conversion before booking.
Task-specific authorisation
- Required Evidence
- Named technician, assessment, scope, expiry and supervision.
Safe de-energisation
- Required Evidence
- OEM procedure, lock/tag, proved tester and absence-of-voltage record [iso_6469].
Controlled work zone
- Required Evidence
- Barriers, PPE/tools, rescue equipment and no lone HV work.
Charging connection
- Required Evidence
- Licensed electrical work and BPC/BERA/BOBS determination; IEC 61851/ISO 17409 as benchmarks [iec_61851] [iso_17409].
Release evidence
- Required Evidence
- Pre/post scan, restoration, torque/QC, limitations and customer sign-off.
Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
Battery and waste
Phase 1 excludes traction-pack opening, removal, damaged-pack custody and shipment.
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Detailed findings, comparison matrices and recommendations.
Battery and waste routes
| Stage | Rule | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Intact in-vehicle traction pack | Non-invasive diagnostics only | No opening, removal or storage. |
| Suspect/damaged pack arrival | Refuse routine indoor custody | Emergency/OEM/insurer response plan. |
Intact in-vehicle traction pack
- Rule
- Non-invasive diagnostics only
- Route
- No opening, removal or storage.
Suspect/damaged pack arrival
- Rule
- Refuse routine indoor custody
- Route
- Emergency/OEM/insurer response plan.
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Recommended service portfolio
Lead with condition reports, scans, 12V/charging triage and EV-aware chassis work.
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Recommended service portfolio
| Phase | Service | Include | Exclude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | VIN-classified diagnostic scan | DTC/live-data/12V/charge evidence | Secure coding, unsupported models or warranty decisions. |
| Launch | Pre-purchase EV condition report | Visual, scan, charging, thermal observation and chassis | Guaranteed battery capacity/life. |
| Launch | Charging and low-voltage triage | Cable, inlet, EVSE interface and 12V | Grid/electrical work without licensed provider. |
| Launch | Tyres, brakes, suspension and alignment | EV load/torque evidence | Unsupported ADAS calibration. |
| Fleet | Uptime inspection and report | Government/private fleet trial | OEM HV warranty. |
| Hold | Traction-pack/module work | None | Opening, transport or custody. |
Launch
- Service
- VIN-classified diagnostic scan
- Include
- DTC/live-data/12V/charge evidence
- Exclude
- Secure coding, unsupported models or warranty decisions.
Launch
- Service
- Pre-purchase EV condition report
- Include
- Visual, scan, charging, thermal observation and chassis
- Exclude
- Guaranteed battery capacity/life.
Launch
- Service
- Charging and low-voltage triage
- Include
- Cable, inlet, EVSE interface and 12V
- Exclude
- Grid/electrical work without licensed provider.
Launch
- Service
- Tyres, brakes, suspension and alignment
- Include
- EV load/torque evidence
- Exclude
- Unsupported ADAS calibration.
Fleet
- Service
- Uptime inspection and report
- Include
- Government/private fleet trial
- Exclude
- OEM HV warranty.
Hold
- Service
- Traction-pack/module work
- Include
- None
- Exclude
- Opening, transport or custody.
Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
Franchise and operating model
Use scheduled clinic days inside a compliant local partner workshop. Do not sell territory or sign a standalone lease.
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Operating model
| Element | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Format | Scheduled clinic days in one compliant Greater Gaborone partner workshop. |
| Ownership | Botswana company with verified registrations and licences. |
| Territory | No franchise sale or exclusivity before 12 months paid evidence. |
| Staffing | One assessed HV lead plus one technician; shared support. |
| Technology | Supported VIN/task matrix and lawful service information. |
| Commercial | Menu-priced evidence products, deposits and paid fleet trials. |
| Expansion | Francistown collection route only after Gaborone continuation gate. |
Format
- Recommendation
- Scheduled clinic days in one compliant Greater Gaborone partner workshop.
Ownership
- Recommendation
- Botswana company with verified registrations and licences.
Territory
- Recommendation
- No franchise sale or exclusivity before 12 months paid evidence.
Staffing
- Recommendation
- One assessed HV lead plus one technician; shared support.
Technology
- Recommendation
- Supported VIN/task matrix and lawful service information.
Commercial
- Recommendation
- Menu-priced evidence products, deposits and paid fleet trials.
Expansion
- Recommendation
- Francistown collection route only after Gaborone continuation gate.
Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
Pilot economics
All pricing, volume, margin, opex and capex inputs are EVS assumptions. The clinic format protects downside while evidence matures.
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Greater Gaborone partner-clinic EBITDA
BWP; EVS assumptions.
Cautious-50,700
Base45,300
HighBase case138,750
Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
Annual partner-clinic economics — BWP
| Scenario | Jobs | ARO ALL | Revenue ALL | Gross Margin Pct | Gross Profit ALL | Opex ALL | Ebitda ALL | Payback Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cautious | 45 | 2,800 | 126,000 | 55 | 69,300 | 120,000 | -50,700 | — |
Cautious
- Jobs
- 45
- ARO ALL
- 2,800
- Revenue ALL
- 126,000
- Gross Margin Pct
- 55
- Gross Profit ALL
- 69,300
- Opex ALL
- 120,000
- Ebitda ALL
- -50,700
- Payback Years
- —
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90-day economics — BWP
| Scenario | Jobs 90d | Revenue ALL | Gross Profit ALL | Opex ALL | Ebitda ALL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cautious | 12 | 33,600 | 18,480 | 30,000 | -11,520 |
Cautious
- Jobs 90d
- 12
- Revenue ALL
- 33,600
- Gross Profit ALL
- 18,480
- Opex ALL
- 30,000
- Ebitda ALL
- -11,520
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Risks and mitigations
The dominant risk is confusing government industrial activity with accessible passenger-car service demand.
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Risks and mitigations
| Risk | Likelihood | Impact | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger-BEV/PHEV denominator unavailable | High | High | DRTS extract; national TAM remains null. |
| Government output mistaken for open-market stock | High | High | Keep assembly, fleet and registration grains separate. |
| Captive warranty/procurement access | High | High | No public-fleet revenue without contract and CTO/EDD evidence. |
| Charging-directory claims unreliable | High | Medium | Physical audit of connector, power, uptime and access. |
| OEM software and parts access | High | High | Supported VIN/task matrix and referral network. |
| Battery fire or electric shock | Low | Critical | No pack work; isolation SOP, rescue gear and drills. |
| Waste route failure | Medium | Critical | No traction-battery custody until written carrier/recipient/permit route. |
| Tax-rate and incentive inconsistency | Medium | Medium | Current BURS opinion; zero incentives in model. |
| Very small paid demand | High | High | Clinic format, deposits and hard day-90 stop. |
Passenger-BEV/PHEV denominator unavailable
- Likelihood
- High
- Impact
- High
- Mitigation
- DRTS extract; national TAM remains null.
Government output mistaken for open-market stock
- Likelihood
- High
- Impact
- High
- Mitigation
- Keep assembly, fleet and registration grains separate.
Captive warranty/procurement access
- Likelihood
- High
- Impact
- High
- Mitigation
- No public-fleet revenue without contract and CTO/EDD evidence.
Charging-directory claims unreliable
- Likelihood
- High
- Impact
- Medium
- Mitigation
- Physical audit of connector, power, uptime and access.
OEM software and parts access
- Likelihood
- High
- Impact
- High
- Mitigation
- Supported VIN/task matrix and referral network.
Battery fire or electric shock
- Likelihood
- Low
- Impact
- Critical
- Mitigation
- No pack work; isolation SOP, rescue gear and drills.
Waste route failure
- Likelihood
- Medium
- Impact
- Critical
- Mitigation
- No traction-battery custody until written carrier/recipient/permit route.
Tax-rate and incentive inconsistency
- Likelihood
- Medium
- Impact
- Medium
- Mitigation
- Current BURS opinion; zero incentives in model.
Very small paid demand
- Likelihood
- High
- Impact
- High
- Mitigation
- Clinic format, deposits and hard day-90 stop.
Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
90-day entry plan
Registry/legal proof precedes deposits, tools and paid work.
Full analysis available in the complete report
Detailed findings, comparison matrices and recommendations.
90-day entry plan
| Days | Objective | Actions | Owner | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–15 | Registry and legal gate | Obtain DRTS extract by propulsion/body/age/owner/location/status; map entity, trade, factory, fire, electricity, standards, waste, data and insurance. | EVS board / Botswana counsel | Feasibility and definition file. |
0–15
- Objective
- Registry and legal gate
- Actions
- Obtain DRTS extract by propulsion/body/age/owner/location/status; map entity, trade, factory, fire, electricity, standards, waste, data and insurance.
- Owner
- EVS board / Botswana counsel
- Deliverable
- Feasibility and definition file.
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Explicit go / no-go gates
Failure on denominator, paid demand, compliance, capability, safety or economics stops launch.
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Go / no-go gates
| Gate | Go | No-Go |
|---|---|---|
| Market denominator | DRTS extract supports at least 250 active light-duty BEVs/PHEVs in Greater Gaborone, separately identified | Classes/status cannot be separated or count is below threshold. |
Market denominator
- Go
- DRTS extract supports at least 250 active light-duty BEVs/PHEVs in Greater Gaborone, separately identified
- No-Go
- Classes/status cannot be separated or count is below threshold.
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Methodology
Sourced facts, conflicting observations, missing fields and EVS assumptions remain visibly separated.
Methodology
| Step | Method |
|---|---|
| 1. Evidence hierarchy | Botswana primary sources first; named official/press relays labelled. |
| 2. Definition control | Separate BEV/PHEV passenger stock, all-vehicle registrations, assembly output, buses, conversions, plans and charging observations. |
| 3. Market denominator | Leave national passenger-EV TAM null until DRTS extract. |
| 4. Observable floor | 35 assembled SUVs × 90% active × 1.20 events; not national TAM. |
| 5. Gate SAM | 250 Greater Gaborone gate × 90% active × 60% reach × 1.20 events. |
| 6. SOM | Zero before hard gates. |
| 7. Forecasts | Five-year capacity cases from the observed 35-SUV floor; not official stock forecast. |
| 8. Economics | VAT-exclusive EVS planning assumptions; capacity stays within the gate SAM. |
| 9. Validation | JSON, schema, formulas, citations, links, branding, definition control and template residue. |
1. Evidence hierarchy
- Method
- Botswana primary sources first; named official/press relays labelled.
2. Definition control
- Method
- Separate BEV/PHEV passenger stock, all-vehicle registrations, assembly output, buses, conversions, plans and charging observations.
3. Market denominator
- Method
- Leave national passenger-EV TAM null until DRTS extract.
4. Observable floor
- Method
- 35 assembled SUVs × 90% active × 1.20 events; not national TAM.
5. Gate SAM
- Method
- 250 Greater Gaborone gate × 90% active × 60% reach × 1.20 events.
6. SOM
- Method
- Zero before hard gates.
7. Forecasts
- Method
- Five-year capacity cases from the observed 35-SUV floor; not official stock forecast.
8. Economics
- Method
- VAT-exclusive EVS planning assumptions; capacity stays within the gate SAM.
9. Validation
- Method
- JSON, schema, formulas, citations, links, branding, definition control and template residue.
Source: EVS Botswana observable-floor, launch-gate and pilot model
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EVS Board Position
CONDITIONAL GO for diligence and a scheduled Greater Gaborone partner clinic; NO-GO standalone/franchise; HOLD traction-pack work.
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