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EVS Fiji EV Service Centre Market Entry

Decision-grade market-entry report for an EVS service-centre model in Fiji.

Snapshot: 11 August 202651-page full report
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Active plug-in stock
—

No audited active passenger/LCV plug-in stock.

Public charging assets
—

No authoritative operational public charging count.

Gate jobs
191

EVS gate annual jobs; not market estimate.

Base payback
9.569

Base simple payback on reversible capex.

Executive summary

The verdict in full

Standalone/franchise is no-go. A reversible Greater Suva–Nausori partner clinic is conditional on hard evidence gates.

Decision dashboard

Unknown stock and charging denominators are null, never estimated.

Decision dashboard

2023 all-powertrain new registrations
Value
10,579
Unit
vehicles
Status
Official denominator without propulsion split
Source
Fiji Bureau of Statistics [stats_transport].
Active passenger/LCV BEV stock
Value
—
Unit
vehicles
Status
Not located in an authoritative extract
Source
Request LTA matched active extract [lta_act][lta_eservices].
Active passenger/LCV PHEV stock
Value
—
Unit
vehicles
Status
Not located in an authoritative extract
Source
Request LTA matched active extract [lta_act][lta_eservices].
Operational public charging points/connectors
Value
—
Unit
assets
Status
No current national census located
Source
2022 announcement is historical [gov_leaf].
Current standard VAT
Value
12.5
Unit
%
Status
Effective 1 August 2025
Source
FRCS [frcs_vat].
Executable SOM
Value
0
Unit
jobs/year
Status
Hard control
Source
EVS [evs_model].

Market size

Official all-powertrain registrations frame automotive activity but cannot size plug-ins.

Market size

Newly registered vehicles
Value
13,274
Period
2015
Unit
vehicles
Definition
All powertrains [stats_transport].
Newly registered vehicles
Value
15,172
Period
2016
Unit
vehicles
Definition
All powertrains [stats_transport].
Newly registered vehicles
Value
13,198
Period
2017
Unit
vehicles
Definition
All powertrains [stats_transport].
Newly registered vehicles
Value
14,371
Period
2018
Unit
vehicles
Definition
All powertrains [stats_transport].
Newly registered vehicles
Value
11,293
Period
2019
Unit
vehicles
Definition
All powertrains [stats_transport].
Newly registered vehicles
Value
6,485
Period
2020
Unit
vehicles
Definition
All powertrains [stats_transport].
Newly registered vehicles
Value
8,993
Period
2021
Unit
vehicles
Definition
All powertrains [stats_transport].
Newly registered vehicles
Value
9,677
Period
2022
Unit
vehicles
Definition
All powertrains [stats_transport].
Newly registered vehicles
Value
10,579
Period
2023
Unit
vehicles
Definition
All powertrains [stats_transport].

2023 vehicle registration mix

Class mix is an official denominator, not a propulsion breakdown.

2023 vehicle registration mix

Private cars
Registrations
7,119
Share Pct
67.29
Taxi
Registrations
293
Share Pct
2.77
Rental/hire
Registrations
460
Share Pct
4.35
Goods
Registrations
1,987
Share Pct
18.78
Buses
Registrations
73
Share Pct
0.69
Government
Registrations
538
Share Pct
5.09
Carriers
Registrations
52
Share Pct
0.49
Other
Registrations
57
Share Pct
0.54

BEV/PHEV adoption history

The observed history is infrastructure-, fleet- and offer-led; comparable propulsion series is unavailable.

BEV/PHEV adoption history

2015–2023
Event
Official new-registration series published only by vehicle class in the extract.
Quantity
—
Meaning
No BEV/PHEV shares can be calculated [stats_transport].
Unit
—
Nov 2022
Event
Government-hosted Leaf Capital launch reported two charger sites set up and three under construction.
Quantity
2
Meaning
Historical commissioning signal, not current census [gov_leaf].
Unit
sites set up
Jul–Aug 2023
Event
Fiji Chemicals commercial case study reported a Nissan Leaf trial.
Quantity
1
Meaning
One case, not market stock [switch_case].
Unit
vehicle
2024
Event
Industry reporting described Fiji Airports fleet expansion.
Quantity
22
Meaning
Current fleet/VIN status must be verified [fiji_airports][airport_masterplan].
Unit
EVs reported
2026 website snapshot
Event
BYD Fiji lists BEV and PHEV models with three-city footprint.
Quantity
7
Meaning
Offer visibility, not deliveries or registrations [byd_fiji].
Unit
model lines displayed
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Definition reconciliation

Vehicles, powertrains, registry status, announcements and charging assets remain separate.

Definition reconciliation

BEV
Definition
Vehicle propelled only by traction battery/motor.
Included In Tam
true
Control
Separate from HEV and PHEV.
PHEV
Definition
Externally chargeable vehicle with combustion engine.
Included In Tam
true
Control
Separate from BEV and non-plug-in HEV.
Hybrid/HEV
Definition
Not externally chargeable.
Included In Tam
false
Control
Exclude from plug-in TAM/SAM/SOM.
Registered vehicle
Definition
Registry record universe; may include inactive/duplicate/unclear-use records.
Included In Tam
false
Control
Require active flag, class, location, VIN and deduplication.
Charging site
Definition
Location containing one or more chargers.
Included In Tam
false
Control
Do not mix site, station, charger, port/connector and live asset.
Model listing/fleet announcement
Definition
Commercial or institutional signal.
Included In Tam
false
Control
Do not convert to registrations or service demand.

2030 scenarios

EVS share sensitivities applied to the 2023 registration denominator; not official forecasts.

2030 scenarios

Cautious
Plug In Share Pct
5
Modelled 2030 Annual Plug In Registrations
529
Basis
EVS sensitivity: assumed 2030 plug-in share × Fiji Bureau of Statistics 2023 all-powertrain new registrations (10,579). Total registrations are held flat solely to isolate share sensitivity; this is not an official forecast.
Base
Plug In Share Pct
15
Modelled 2030 Annual Plug In Registrations
1,587
Basis
EVS sensitivity: assumed 2030 plug-in share × Fiji Bureau of Statistics 2023 all-powertrain new registrations (10,579). Total registrations are held flat solely to isolate share sensitivity; this is not an official forecast.
High
Plug In Share Pct
35
Modelled 2030 Annual Plug In Registrations
3,703
Basis
EVS sensitivity: assumed 2030 plug-in share × Fiji Bureau of Statistics 2023 all-powertrain new registrations (10,579). Total registrations are held flat solely to isolate share sensitivity; this is not an official forecast.

Charging infrastructure

No authoritative current national live-asset inventory was located.

Charging infrastructure

Two sites set up in 2022
Status
Historical official-hosted announcement
Locations
Kundan Singh and Mana Coffee
Decision Use
Inspect/verify live connector, power, access, tariff and uptime [gov_leaf].
Three sites under construction in 2022
Status
Historical announcement
Locations
Maui Bay, RB Patel Jet Point, South Pacific Coffee
Decision Use
Do not count without commissioning evidence [gov_leaf].
About ten chargers projected as sufficient
Status
Company projection in government article
Locations
Suva–Nadi corridor
Decision Use
Not a current inventory or planning standard [gov_leaf].
National live charger census
Status
Not located
Locations
Unknown
Decision Use
Request site/connector/power/access/tariff/uptime register.

Electricity and grid

Policy ambition does not substitute for candidate-site engineering evidence.

Electricity and grid

Policy ambition
Fact
NEP-linked consultation material supports renewable electricity and transport decarbonisation.
Decision Use
Direction only; draft document is not current mix [energy_plan].
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Parc age and service demand

Conflicting fleet universes are context only; plug-in age and failures are unknown.

Parc age and service demand

Secondary end-2024 fleet report
Value
>150,000 vehicles; 69% light/31% heavy
Confidence
Low–medium
Decision Use
Context only; conflicts with later 240,000 figure [fleet_150k].
Secondary later-2025 registry report
Value
~240,000 registered vehicles
Confidence
Low–medium
Decision Use
Do not establish active plug-in TAM [fleet_240k].
Older heavy-vehicle signal
Value
6,690 vans, 2,049 trucks and 404 buses over 20 years reported
Confidence
Medium for quoted source only
Decision Use
Supports general inspection/ageing context, not plug-in failure demand [fleet_150k].
Plug-in age/odometer/chemistry/warranty distribution
Value
—
Confidence
Unavailable
Decision Use
Obtain VIN-level registration and fleet/dealer extracts.

TAM / SAM / SOM

Current TAM is unquantified and executable SOM is zero.

TAM / SAM / SOM

TAM
Value
—
Unit
active passenger/LCV BEV/PHEV
Basis
Authoritative active plug-in stock unavailable.
Classification
Unquantified—not zero.
Launch pool threshold
Value
400
Unit
matched active plug-ins
Basis
EVS Greater Suva–Nausori data gate.
Classification
Decision threshold—not market estimate.
Gate active pool
Value
368
Unit
vehicles
Basis
400 × 92% active factor.
Classification
EVS assumption.
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Customer segments

Paid evidence takes precedence over interest.

Customer segments

1
Segment
Airport, corporate and government fleets
Need
Uptime, battery health, documented safety, predictable SLAs
Proof
Paid trial/LOI and VIN file.
2
Segment
Ride-hail, taxi, rental and hospitality fleets
Need
Utilisation, charging and rapid triage
Proof
Paid inspections and downtime history.
3
Segment
Private used-import BEV owners
Need
Battery health, charging diagnosis, pre-purchase and parts
Proof
Deposits and supported VIN demand.
4
Segment
New-car BEV/PHEV owners out of scope/warranty
Need
Independent transparent diagnosis
Proof
Written OEM/warranty boundary.

Fleet segments

Institutional and commercial fleets are validation targets, not assumed revenue.

Fleet segments

Fiji Airports
Signal
22-EV fleet reported in 2024; another source says first lot of 14.
Action
Verify current VINs, brands, utilisation, warranty/service and procurement route [fiji_airports][airport_masterplan].
Fiji Chemicals
Signal
One Leaf case study in 2023.
Action
Interview for battery degradation, charging and maintenance history [switch_case].
Taxi/rental/hire
Signal
753 new all-powertrain registrations in 2023.
Action
Do not infer plug-ins; obtain propulsion/VIN and paid need [stats_transport].
Government fleets
Signal
538 all-powertrain new registrations in 2023.
Action
Procurement and service pilot route; propulsion mix unknown [stats_transport].
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Leading brands and models

Availability signals are not market-share rankings.

Leading brands and models

BYD
Models
Atto 3, Dolphin, M6, Seal, Sealion 7 (BEV); Shark 6 and Sealion 6 (PHEV)
Evidence
Current official Fiji site listing
Ranking
Availability signal only; no sales rank [byd_fiji].
Nissan
Models
Leaf
Evidence
Commercial Fiji case study
Ranking
Observed use case; no stock rank [switch_case].
Volkswagen/BYD (reported)
Models
Fleet vehicles
Evidence
Conflicting secondary/industry descriptions of Fiji Airports fleet
Ranking
Verify VINs; no ranking [fiji_airports][airport_masterplan].
MG / Volkswagen / GWM
Models
Dealer portfolio
Evidence
Palas brand portfolio
Ranking
EV variants and volumes require dealer confirmation [palas].

OEM and dealer competitors

Established networks make partnership/referral diligence essential.

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OEM and dealer competitors

BYD Fiji / Palas
Footprint
Suva, Nadi, Lautoka
Strength
Current plug-in model range and dealer infrastructure
Gap To Verify
HV bays, tooling, technician credentials, warranty and parts SLA [byd_fiji][palas].
Asco Motors / Toyota Fiji
Footprint
Suva, Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Labasa
Strength
Large incumbent parts/service network
Gap To Verify
Plug-in scope, independent work and HV capability [asco].
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Independent competitors

EV/HV capability requires field audit.

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Independent competitors

General independent garages
Evidence
No authoritative EV/HV-capability register located
Response
Field-audit tools, insulated area, scan access, rescue plan and referrals.
Charging/dealer ecosystem
Evidence
Leaf/SWITCH and Palas/BYD commercial presence
Response
Seek referral/overflow and fleet partnerships before head-to-head entry.
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Priority cities and regions

Greater Suva is the fixed-pilot candidate; Nadi/Lautoka follows by mobile validation.

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Priority cities and regions

1
Region
Greater Suva–Nasinu–Nausori
Score
88
Rationale
Largest business concentration; historic charging and dealer presence.
Entry
Managed partner bay.
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Business geography

Official business distribution supports sequencing, not EV density.

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Business geography

Suva/Nasinu/Lami/Navua
Share Pct
41
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Consumer incentives

Current FRCS EV import treatment is separated from historical measures.

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Consumer incentives

EV import fiscal duty
Current Treatment
Free
Status
Current FRCS FAQ
Control
Obtain tariff ruling for exact HS code/vehicle [frcs_customs_faq].
EV import excise
Current Treatment
Free
Status
Current FRCS FAQ
Control
Confirm vehicle and import conditions [frcs_customs_faq].
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Business and investment incentives

No unawarded or unverified benefit enters economics.

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Business and investment incentives

General workshop/service-centre incentive
Status
No specifically awarded benefit identified
Model Treatment
None.
Foreign investor threshold
Status
Investment Fiji summary references FJ$300,000 and registration/TIN duties
Model Treatment
Legal structuring gate [investment].
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Tax and payroll snapshot

Current official planning inputs; obtain written advice.

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Tax and payroll snapshot

VAT—ordinary taxable service/parts
Rate
12.5%
Status
Current from 1 Aug 2025 [frcs_vat].
Qualifying EV at import
Rate
0% VAT; free fiscal duty/import excise
Status
FRCS FAQ; exact classification/ruling required [frcs_customs_faq].
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Entity, licensing and premises

Written determinations precede lease/equipment commitments.

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Entity, licensing and premises

Entity and tax
Requirement
ROC registration, TIN, VAT/payroll as applicable; foreign-investor requirements.
Gate Evidence
Certificates and adviser memo [businessnow][investment].
Workplace and fire
Requirement
OHS inspection and structural fire safety; site/activity-specific approvals.
Gate Evidence
Current certificates [business_compliance].
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Labour and competence

Local electrical/OHS compliance and traction-HV competence are distinct.

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Labour and competence

Country technical lead
Minimum
OEM-independent diagnostic governance, QA, supported-VIN matrix and audit.
Launch Count
1
EV technician
Minimum
Assessed task-specific traction-HV isolation, verification, rescue and first response.
Launch Count
2
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High-voltage safety

Manufacturer procedures, local law and insurer controls apply.

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High-voltage safety

Supported scope
Requirement
VIN/model/task matrix, manuals, scan/tool/software proof and stop-work triggers.
Isolation
Requirement
Identify, shut down, lock/tag, prove-dead, discharge wait and independent verification.
Work zone/PPE
Requirement
Restricted bay, rated tools/PPE, signage, insulated recovery equipment and daily checks.
Emergency
Requirement
NFA/insurer-reviewed plan, rescue drill, thermal-event isolation and emergency access.
Competence
Requirement
Task-based assessment; OHS/electrical licences do not by themselves prove traction-HV competence [ohs_training][electricity_reg].

Battery, waste and transport

Traction-pack work remains held.

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Battery, waste and transport

12V battery handling
Launch
Allowed with approved supplier/recycler route
Evidence
Contracts, manifests and spill controls.
Traction-pack external inspection / non-invasive health report
Launch
Conditional
Evidence
OEM procedure, insurer scope, isolation and no custody of damaged pack.
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Data, consumer and warranty

Independent status, estimates, scope and custody controls are explicit.

Data, consumer and warranty

Estimate and authorization
Requirement
Written scope, price range, diagnostic limits and change approval [consumer_service].
Independent/OEM status
Requirement
No implied OEM authorization; disclose warranty effects and software/data limitations.
Parts and warranty
Requirement
Provenance, condition, lead time, manufacturer warranty and EVS workmanship warranty [consumer_parts][consumer_goods].
Vehicle/data custody
Requirement
Consent, least-privilege diagnostics, secure credentials/logs and deletion schedule.
Complaints
Requirement
Documented escalation, evidence retention and Consumer Council/FCCC access.

Operating model

A managed partner bay preserves reversibility.

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Operating model

Format
Recommendation
EVS-managed bay inside an established Greater Suva workshop; 6-month licence, no long lease.
Capital
Recommendation
Cap irreversible setup at FJ$120,000; rent tools where possible; no pack inventory.
Commercial
Recommendation
Fleet-first SLAs, inspection days, deposits, referral network and transparent menu.
Geography
Recommendation
Suva base; Nadi/Lautoka mobile days only after local paid demand.
Governance
Recommendation
Weekly KPI/safety review, monthly gate review and automatic stop-work triggers.

Franchise model

Standalone rollout is deferred.

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Franchise model

0–6 months
Model
Managed pilot
Rights
EVS procedures, brand, tools and QA; partner provides compliant bay.
Capital
≤FJ$120,000 irreversible.
6–18 months
Model
Licensed partner cell
Rights
Renew only on data, demand, safety, quality and margin gates.
Capital
Incremental, evidence-led.
18+ months
Model
Potential franchise
Rights
Only after audited multi-period demand and ≤3-year base payback.
Capital
Board approval.

Annual pilot economics

EVS sensitivities in nominal FJD, VAT-exclusive and pre-tax.

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Annual pilot economics

Cautious
Jobs
90
Aro Fjd
450
Gross Margin Pct
55
Opex Fjd
45,000
Revenue Fjd
40,500
Gross Profit Fjd
22,275
Ebitda Fjd
-22,725
Payback Years
—
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90-day pilot economics

Continuation requires the base gate.

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90-day pilot economics

Cautious
Jobs 90d
20
Aro Fjd
450
Gross Margin Pct
55
Opex Fjd
12,000
Revenue Fjd
9,000
Gross Profit Fjd
4,950
Ebitda Fjd
-7,050
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Risks

Denominator, charging, safety, climate, skills and economics drive the decision.

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Risks

No authoritative plug-in denominator
Likelihood
High
Impact
Critical
Mitigation
Matched active LTA VIN/class/location extract; executable SOM zero.
Current charger inventory unknown
Likelihood
High
Impact
High
Mitigation
Commissioned-asset field census and uptime log.
Incentives assumed current
Likelihood
Medium
Impact
High
Mitigation
Use only current FRCS FAQ; exclude 2022 business measures.
OEM/dealer capability and warranty overlap
Likelihood
High
Impact
High
Mitigation
Supported-task matrix and written referral/warranty boundaries.
Cyclone, flood, corrosion and grid interruption
Likelihood
Medium
Impact
High
Mitigation
Site hazard review, elevated storage, outage log, surge/backup and BCP.
Pack fire/waste route
Likelihood
Medium
Impact
Critical
Mitigation
Hold pack work until written approvals and drill.
Small addressable pool / weak payback
Likelihood
High
Impact
High
Mitigation
Partner bay, deposits, fleet LOI and capex cap.
Skills scarcity
Likelihood
High
Impact
High
Mitigation
Two assessed technicians, train-the-trainer and remote QA.

Mitigations

Controls are documentary and auditable.

Mitigations

Denominator
Action
Match active VIN, propulsion, class, location, first-registration date, status and owner type; deduplicate.
Owner
Country lead
Evidence
Signed data memo.
Paid demand
Action
30 paid/refundable bookings plus one paid trial or binding LOI covering ≥15 plug-ins.
Owner
Commercial lead
Evidence
Receipts/contracts.
Capability
Action
Two assessed technicians, supported-task matrix, live-work prohibition and rescue drill.
Owner
Technical lead
Evidence
Assessment/drill records.
Compliance
Action
Entity/tax/labour, site/fire/OHS, LTA, electrical, waste, consumer/data and insurer pack.
Owner
Legal/operations
Evidence
Written approvals.
Capital
Action
Cap irreversible spend at FJ$120,000; no traction-pack inventory.
Owner
Board
Evidence
Approved purchase ledger.
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90-day entry plan

No irreversible commitment before gate review.

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90-day entry plan

1–15
Objective
Verify market
Deliverables
LTA active BEV/PHEV extract; dealer/fleet/insurer VIN files; definitions and charging asset request.
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Go / no-go gates

All launch gates are open; standalone is no-go.

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Go / no-go gates

G0 data
Threshold
≥400 matched active Greater Suva–Nausori passenger/LCV BEV/PHEV with class/location/age/status and duplicate control
Status
OPEN
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Methodology

Sourced facts and EVS assumptions remain separate.

Methodology

1
Method
Freeze definitions
Detail
Active passenger/LCV BEV/PHEV only; exclude HEVs, motorcycles, buses and announcements from denominator.
2
Method
Prioritise primary sources
Detail
Fiji Bureau, LTA, FRCS, laws, EFL, MECC and official business/labour routes.
3
Method
Reconcile conflicts
Detail
150,000 versus 240,000 registry reports are not used for plug-in TAM; airport fleet claims require VIN validation.
4
Method
Size only supported quantities
Detail
Current TAM null; launch pool is a threshold; executable SOM zero.
5
Method
Model transparent sensitivities
Detail
2030 shares and economics are EVS assumptions; nominal FJD, VAT-exclusive, pre-tax.
6
Method
Convert uncertainty to gates
Detail
Data, paid demand, capability, compliance, site and continuation evidence.

Priority data requests

The first 30 days are denominator-led.

Priority data requests

1
Gap
Active passenger/LCV BEV and PHEV stock by class, region, age, status and owner type
Owner
LTA
Decision Effect
TAM/SAM, site and demand.
2
Gap
Annual BEV/PHEV registrations by new/used, class and denominator
Owner
LTA/Fiji Bureau
Decision Effect
Adoption history and forecast.
3
Gap
Operational public/private charger site/connector/power/access/tariff/uptime register
Owner
EFL/operators/LTA
Decision Effect
Charging and service scope.
4
Gap
Dealer/fleet VIN, model, warranty, utilisation, failure and parts data
Owner
BYD/Palas/Asco/Carpenters/fleets
Decision Effect
Supported scope and competition.
5
Gap
Damaged-pack storage, carrier, recycling/export and final recipient
Owner
MECC/NFA/ports/carriers/insurer
Decision Effect
Pack-work boundary.
6
Gap
Candidate site electrical, cyclone/flood, outage and emergency data
Owner
Licensed engineer/EFL/NFA
Decision Effect
Safety and capex.
7
Gap
Paid repair need, ARO, parts lead time and willingness to pay
Owner
EVS field team
Decision Effect
Commercial continuation.
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Complete linked source register

Every source records publication/access data, classification, URL and decision use.

Complete linked source register

stats_transport
Publisher
Fiji Bureau of Statistics
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://www.statsfiji.gov.fj/other-statistics/
Decision Use
Official LTA-sourced annual all-powertrain new-registration table, 2015–2023; no propulsion split.
stats_business
Publisher
Fiji Bureau of Statistics
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://www.statsfiji.gov.fj/business-register/
Decision Use
Official geographic distribution of registered businesses, used only for region prioritisation.
stats_trade
Publisher
Fiji Bureau of Statistics
Publication Date
2026-01-01
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://www.statsfiji.gov.fj/wholesale-retail-trade-statistics-annual-2025/
Decision Use
Official turnover context; not EV-service revenue.
lta_act
Publisher
Laws of Fiji
Publication Date
2023-10-16
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://www.laws.gov.fj/Acts/DisplayAct/2627
Decision Use
Official vehicle-registration, authorised dealing and inspection framework.
lta_registration
Publisher
Laws of Fiji
Publication Date
2023-10-16
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://www.laws.gov.fj/Acts/ViewSection/65206
Decision Use
All motor vehicles and trailers must be registered, including those used on private property.
lta_regs
Publisher
Laws of Fiji
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://www.laws.gov.fj/Acts/DisplayAct/2629
Decision Use
Official registration, alteration, transfer and construction rules.
lta_eservices
Publisher
Land Transport Authority
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://eservices.lta.com.fj/
Decision Use
Official route for vehicle details, registration, PSV permit and fee services.
frcs_customs_faq
Publisher
Fiji Revenue and Customs Service
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://frcs.org.fj/faqs/customs-faqs/
Decision Use
Current FRCS guidance says new and used/reconditioned EVs attract free fiscal duty, free import excise and 0% VAT.
frcs_used_2026
Publisher
Fiji Revenue and Customs Service
Publication Date
2025-12-01
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://frcs.org.fj/public-notice/importation-of-used-or-reconditioned-motor-vehicles-in-2026/
Decision Use
Current used-vehicle age/emission guidance; the extract does not establish a BEV-specific age rule.
frcs_vat
Publisher
Fiji Revenue and Customs Service
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://frcs.org.fj/our-services/taxation-section/non-individuals/reporting-and-paying-taxes/vat-guide/
Decision Use
Current standard VAT is 12.5% from 1 August 2025; 0% applies only to specified zero-rated items.
frcs_vat_notice
Publisher
Fiji Revenue and Customs Service
Publication Date
2025-07-01
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://frcs.org.fj/public-notice/value-added-tax-vat-calculation-notice/
Decision Use
Official implementation notice for reduction from 15% to 12.5% on 1 August 2025.
frcs_fbt
Publisher
Fiji Revenue and Customs Service
Publication Date
2025-01-01
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://frcs.org.fj/public-notice/public-notice-motor-vehicle-fringe-benefits-tax-notice/
Decision Use
Official 2025 EV FBT valuation bands; tax advice controls application.
gov_leaf
Publisher
Fiji Government
Publication Date
2022-11-02
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://fiji.gov.fj/Media-Centre/News/LEAF-CAPITAL-LAUNCHES-E-MOBILITY-TRANSPORTATION-IN
Decision Use
Official historical announcement: two chargers set up and three under construction at named sites; company investment and ten-charger projection are not a current census.
switch_case
Publisher
The SWITCH Network
Publication Date
2023-08-01
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Commercial self-report
Url
https://www.switch.com.fj/fiji-chemicals-gets-its-first-ev-in-july-2023/
Decision Use
Commercial case study reports one Nissan Leaf, 2,134 km and FJ$135 charging spend in one month; not representative market economics.
byd_fiji
Publisher
BYD Fiji
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Commercial primary source
Url
https://bydfiji.com/
Decision Use
Current commercial listing of BEVs/PHEVs and Suva, Nadi and Lautoka locations; no sales volumes.
palas
Publisher
Palas Auto Group
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Commercial primary source
Url
https://palasautogroup.com/
Decision Use
Dealer/service network and brands in Suva, Nadi and Lautoka; no verified EV service volumes.
palas_history
Publisher
Pala Group
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Commercial primary source
Url
https://palasfiji.com/about-us/our-history/
Decision Use
Company reports three outlets, 100+ staff and full vehicle servicing; self-reported.
asco
Publisher
Asco Motors Fiji
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Commercial primary source
Url
https://www.toyota-fiji.com/contact-us/
Decision Use
Current incumbent service/parts locations including Ba, Labasa, Lautoka, Nadi and Suva; no independent-EV capability claim.
carpenters
Publisher
Carpenters Motors Fiji
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Commercial primary source
Url
https://www.carpmotors.com.fj/contact-us/
Decision Use
Incumbent dealer/service footprint in Suva, Nadi, Lautoka and Labasa; no plug-in service volume.
fiji_airports
Publisher
Australia Fiji Business Council
Publication Date
2024-10-15
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Secondary industry reporting
Url
https://afbc.org.au/2024/fiji-airports-leads-with-regions-largest-electric-vehicle-fleet/
Decision Use
Secondary report says Fiji Airports operated 22 EVs after adding nine; require current VIN/operation verification.
airport_masterplan
Publisher
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East / Fiji Airports
Publication Date
2024-10-01
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Authoritative industry secondary
Url
https://www.aci-asiapac.aero/media-centre/news/fijian-prime-minister-endorses-2025-2048-nadi-international-airport-airside-master-plan
Decision Use
Industry source reports first lot of 14 EVs and solar plan; fleet definitions conflict with other reports, so verify directly.
fleet_150k
Publisher
FBC News
Publication Date
2025-08-25
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Secondary media reporting
Url
https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/ageing-heavy-vehicles-driving-emissions-challenge/
Decision Use
Secondary report cites >150,000 registered vehicles at end-2024 and age/class detail; definition may differ from later registry figures.
fleet_240k
Publisher
The Fiji Times
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Secondary media reporting
Url
https://www.fijitimes.com.fj/tuinaceva-240000-vehicles-now-registered-in-fiji-lta-expanding-inspection-capacity/
Decision Use
Secondary parliamentary report says around 240,000 vehicles; inconsistent with another 2024 figure and excluded from EV TAM.
fleet_growth
Publisher
The Fiji Times
Publication Date
2026-03-10
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Secondary media reporting
Url
https://www.fijitimes.com.fj/plans-for-new-policy-vehicle-numbers-surge/
Decision Use
Secondary report of LTA remarks: registrations rose 10% over 2023–2025 and Fiji lacked a formal end-of-life policy; verify underlying data.
ato
Publisher
Asian Transport Observatory
Publication Date
2026-01-01
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Authoritative secondary synthesis
Url
https://asiantransportobservatory.org/analytical-outputs/transportairpollutionprofiles/fiji-transport-air-pollution-profile-2026/
Decision Use
Authoritative synthesis reports e-mobility readiness 62/100 and 2024 motorisation 167/1,000; not a registry extract.
ndc_plan
Publisher
Fijian Adaptation Registry / Fiji Ministry of Economy / GGGI
Publication Date
2022-01-31
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://projects.fijiclimatechangeportal.gov.fj/projects/21
Decision Use
Official portal lists 11 transport mitigation opportunities and US$1.98bn total primary-opportunity financing; no service-centre grant assumed.
ndc_update
Publisher
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Publication Date
2021-01-01
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://mecc.gov.fj/fijis-updated-nationally-determined-contribution-fijis-updated-ndc-2020/
Decision Use
Official NDC route maintains 30% energy-sector reduction target and net-zero 2050 intent; not EV sales policy.
ndc_brief
Publisher
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Publication Date
2021-01-01
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://mecc.gov.fj/fiji-ndc-implementation-roadmap-briefing-note-nationally-determined-contributions/
Decision Use
Official briefing route for 30% 2030 energy-sector target; not an EV fleet target.
energy_plan
Publisher
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://mecc.gov.fj/climate-investment-funds-cif-renewable-energy-integration-rei-investment-plan-ip/
Decision Use
Consultation draft cites NEP 2023–2030 and policy ambitions; draft status is explicit.
efl_roadmap
Publisher
Energy Fiji Limited
Publication Date
2025-06-27
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://efl.com.fj/press-releases/fijis-major-energy-projects-timeline-costs/
Decision Use
Official utility states a goal of 90% renewable electricity by 2035; not a current generation mix.
efl_demand
Publisher
Energy Fiji Limited
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://efl.com.fj/about-us/our-current-demand/
Decision Use
Utility says diesel generation still meets a significant share of growing demand; site capacity/reliability requires testing.
electricity_reg
Publisher
Laws of Fiji
Publication Date
2019-01-01
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://laws.gov.fj/Acts/ViewSection/64119
Decision Use
Electrical work generally requires a valid wiring-person licence and licensed-contractor context.
ohs_act
Publisher
Laws of Fiji
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://www.laws.gov.fj/Acts/DisplayAct/454
Decision Use
Employer and workplace safety duties.
ohs_workplace
Publisher
Laws of Fiji
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://www.laws.gov.fj/Acts/DisplayAct/458
Decision Use
Rules cover dangerous substances, electrical installations, emergency facilities, fire prevention and PPE.
ohs_electric
Publisher
Laws of Fiji
Publication Date
2024-08-01
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://www.laws.gov.fj/Acts/ViewSection/116343
Decision Use
Electrical installation/equipment must meet approved standards; live work requires qualified persons and PPE.
ohs_training
Publisher
Laws of Fiji
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://laws.gov.fj/Acts/DisplayAct/457
Decision Use
Official OHS training/accreditation framework; not an EV traction-HV credential.
waste_regs
Publisher
Laws of Fiji
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://www.laws.gov.fj/Acts/DisplayAct/2577
Decision Use
Solid/liquid waste permits, hazardous-waste endorsements and pollution controls.
waste_haz
Publisher
Laws of Fiji
Publication Date
2020-08-01
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://laws.gov.fj/Acts/ViewSection/60247
Decision Use
Facilities disposing/discharging hazardous waste require endorsement and must disclose handling, transport and disposal.
businessnow
Publisher
businessNOW Fiji
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://www.businessnow.gov.fj/starting-a-business/registration/
Decision Use
Official portal: no general business licence since 2020; ROC/tax registration plus mandatory compliance certificates still apply.
business_compliance
Publisher
businessNOW Fiji
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://www.businessnow.gov.fj/starting-a-business/compliances/
Decision Use
Official route for OHS inspection and structural fire safety; additional approvals depend on site/activity.
investment
Publisher
Investment Fiji
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://www.investmentfiji.org.fj/article/investment-fiji-sets-focus-to-be-a-leading-ipa
Decision Use
Foreign investor registration/TIN and FJ$300,000 threshold summary; verify current application and structure.
fnpf
Publisher
Fiji National Provident Fund
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://myfnpf.com.fj/employers/
Decision Use
Current compulsory rate 18%: 8% employee and 10% employer; payroll advice controls.
minimum_wage
Publisher
Fiji Ministry of Employment / Government notice
Publication Date
2025-04-01
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://www.facebook.com/EmploymentFiji/posts/minimum-wage-increase-to-500-an-hour-by-1st-april-2025effective-from-1-april-202/964780345813818/
Decision Use
Official ministry notice states FJ$5/hour from 1 April 2025; sectoral wage orders may be higher.
consumer_goods
Publisher
Laws of Fiji
Publication Date
2022-06-24
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://www.laws.gov.fj/Acts/ViewSection/70493
Decision Use
Statutory consumer remedy route for unmerchantable goods.
consumer_service
Publisher
Consumer Council of Fiji
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Authoritative consumer guidance
Url
https://consumersfiji.org/feature-articles/unscrupulous-mechanics/
Decision Use
Council says services carry due-care-and-skill warranties and recommends written estimates and LTA-approved garages.
consumer_parts
Publisher
Consumer Council of Fiji
Publication Date
2022-06-06
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Authoritative consumer guidance
Url
https://consumersfiji.org/press-release/quality-of-secondhand-spare-parts-questionable/
Decision Use
Consumer redress/warranty risk for used parts; supports transparent provenance and warranty controls.
iso6469
Publisher
ISO
Publication Date
2021-01-01
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://www.iso.org/standard/45477.html
Decision Use
International benchmark; Fiji adoption/legal effect is not assumed.
iso17409
Publisher
ISO
Publication Date
2020-01-01
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://www.iso.org/standard/68474.html
Decision Use
International EV conductive-charging safety benchmark; local approval controls.
iec61851
Publisher
IEC
Publication Date
2017-02-01
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/33644
Decision Use
International EVSE benchmark; local conformity and installation approval required.
unr100
Publisher
UNECE
Publication Date
2022-03-01
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://unece.org/transport/documents/2022/03/standards/un-regulation-no-100-rev3
Decision Use
International electric-powertrain safety benchmark; Fiji applicability not assumed.
un_tests
Publisher
UNECE
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://unece.org/transport/dangerous-goods/rev8-files
Decision Use
International lithium-battery transport test route; carrier/authority rules control.
basel
Publisher
Basel Convention Secretariat
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://www.basel.int/TheConvention/Overview/TextoftheConvention/tabid/1275/Default.aspx
Decision Use
International hazardous-waste movement framework; Fiji competent-authority procedure controls.
waigani
Publisher
SPREP
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://www.sprep.org/convention-secretariat/waigani-convention
Decision Use
Regional hazardous-waste control framework; local procedure must be confirmed.
evs_model
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-11
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Url
https://www.evsworldwide.com/
Decision Use
All gates, sensitivities and economics are EVS assumptions unless explicitly sourced.

Source register

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  1. 01Transport statistics—newly registered vehicles
  2. 02Business Register 2024
  3. 03Wholesale & Retail Trade Statistics Annual 2025
  4. 04Land Transport Act 1998
  5. 05Land Transport Act section 49—registration
  6. 06Land Transport (Vehicles Registration and Construction) Regulations 2000
  7. 07LTA Online Services
  8. 08Customs FAQs—electric vehicles
  9. 09Importation of used or reconditioned motor vehicles in 2026
  10. 10VAT Guide
  11. 11VAT Calculation Notice
  12. 12Motor Vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax Notice
  13. 13Leaf Capital launches e-mobility transportation in Fiji
  14. 14Fiji Chemicals gets its first EV
  15. 15BYD Fiji model range and locations
  16. 16Palas Auto Group
  17. 17Pala Group history and service footprint
  18. 18Asco Motors / Toyota Fiji locations
  19. 19Carpenters Motors contact and service network
  20. 20Fiji Airports EV fleet expansion
  21. 21Nadi International Airport Airside Master Plan
  22. 22Ageing heavy vehicles driving emissions challenge
  23. 23240,000 vehicles now registered in Fiji
  24. 24Plans for new policy as vehicle numbers surge
  25. 25Fiji Transport Air Pollution Profile 2026
  26. 26Fiji NDC Investment Plan for Energy Efficiency and Transport
  27. 27Fiji Updated Nationally Determined Contribution 2020
  28. 28Fiji NDC Implementation Roadmap briefing note
  29. 29Climate Investment Funds Renewable Energy Integration Investment Plan draft
  30. 30EFL major energy projects timeline and costs
  31. 31Our Current Peak Demand
  32. 32Electricity Regulations 2019—licensed electrical work
  33. 33Health and Safety at Work Act 1996
  34. 34Health and Safety at Work (General Workplace Conditions) Regulations 2003
  35. 35General Workplace Conditions regulation 31—electrical
  36. 36Health and Safety at Work (Training) Regulations 1997
  37. 37Environment Management (Waste Disposal and Recycling) Regulations 2007
  38. 38Waste Regulations regulation 11—hazardous endorsement
  39. 39Starting a business—registration and compliances
  40. 40Business compliance certificates
  41. 41Investment Act 2021 changes
  42. 42Employer contributions
  43. 43National minimum wage increase
  44. 44FCCC Act 2010 section 114—merchantable quality
  45. 45Consumer Council—unscrupulous mechanics
  46. 46Consumer Council—secondhand spare parts
  47. 47ISO 6469-3 electrically propelled road vehicles—electrical safety
  48. 48ISO 17409 conductive power transfer—safety
  49. 49IEC 61851-1 EV conductive charging system
  50. 50UN Regulation No.100 Rev.3
  51. 51UN Manual of Tests and Criteria Rev.8
  52. 52Basel Convention text
  53. 53Waigani Convention
  54. 54EVS Fiji decision model

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