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Seychelles EV Service Centre Market Entry

Decision-grade EVS market-entry assessment for a four-wheel electric-vehicle service centre in Seychelles.

Snapshot: 11 August 202634-page full report
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BEVs
365

Verified registered all-electric vehicles at end-2022; current active stock is unavailable.

Vehicles
42,620

All road vehicles in June 2024; no fuel split.

Jobs
110

EVS lower-bound independent-reach annual job pool.

Years
1.32

Simple payback only after registry, demand and cost gates.

Executive summary

The verdict in full

NO-GO for a standalone centre; CONDITIONAL GO for one reversible Providence-area partner clinic. The latest located BEV stock anchor is 365 registered all-electric vehicles at end-2022; 57 were registered during 2022 and 71 during 2021 [sla_ev_2022]. Seychelles had 42,620 total vehicles in June 2024, including 33,224 private vehicles, but this source does not separate powertrain [sla_total_2024].

EVS applies explicit 85% active, 85% Mahé and 35% independent-reach assumptions to the verified lower bound, producing about 92 SAM vehicles, 110 annual jobs and SCR825,000 revenue [evs_model]. Executable SOM is zero until registry, legal, capability, paid-demand, economics and safety gates pass.

No lease, master franchise, speculative inventory or traction-battery custody.

Board Verdict

Authorise a current SLA registry extract, legal/site diligence and paid fleet discovery. Open one scheduled partner clinic only after every hard gate passes.

Decision Summary

Entry verdict
Decision
NO-GO STANDALONE / CONDITIONAL PARTNER CLINIC
Reason
The verified lower-bound BEV pool supports only a scheduled partner clinic after current registry and paid-demand proof.
Capital
Decision
CAP
Reason
Maximum SCR250,000 reversible tools, training, PPE and bay controls; no property or speculative inventory.
Franchise
Decision
DEFER
Reason
No territory sale before day-90 and 12-month evidence.
Battery
Decision
HOLD
Reason
No traction-pack opening, removal, storage, transport, repair, repurposing or disposal custody.
Geography
Decision
MAHÉ / PROVIDENCE
Reason
Providence–Roche Caiman–Victoria first; referral/mobile intake only for Praslin and La Digue.

A credible lower bound, not a current denominator

The 365 figure is registered all-electric stock at end-2022, not a current active BEV/PHEV extract [sla_ev_2022].

Seychelles verified electric-vehicle observations

Annual flows and end-2022 stock are distinct; current active stock is unavailable.

237
71
57
365
0
End-2020 residual
2021 flow
2022 flow
End-2022 stock
Current active stock

Market KPIs

All-electric vehicles registered
Value
365
Unit
vehicles
Period
End-2022
Evidence
SLA-attributed stock [sla_ev_2022].
All-electric registrations
Value
57
Unit
vehicles
Period
2022
Evidence
Annual flow [sla_ev_2022].
All-electric registrations
Value
71
Unit
vehicles
Period
2021
Evidence
Annual flow [sla_ev_2022].
Total vehicles
Value
42,620
Unit
vehicles
Period
June 2024
Evidence
SLA-attributed total parc [sla_total_2024].
Private vehicles
Value
33,224
Unit
vehicles
Period
June 2024
Evidence
SLA-attributed class [sla_total_2024].
Current authoritative active BEV stock
Value
—
Unit
vehicles
Period
Access date
Evidence
No current fuel/class/status registry extract located.
Current authoritative PHEV stock
Value
—
Unit
vehicles
Period
Access date
Evidence
No current PHEV stock series located.

BEV/PHEV History

End-2020 residual
Bev
237
Phev
—
Plugin
237
Scope
Derived: 365 less 71 in 2021 less 57 in 2022 [sla_ev_2022] [evs_model].
2021 flow
Bev
71
Phev
—
Plugin
71
Scope
All-electric registrations [sla_ev_2022].
2022 flow
Bev
57
Phev
—
Plugin
57
Scope
All-electric registrations [sla_ev_2022].
End-2022 stock
Bev
365
Phev
—
Plugin
365
Scope
Registered all-electric vehicles; current active status unknown [sla_ev_2022].
Current active stock
Bev
—
Phev
—
Plugin
—
Scope
Authoritative current extract unavailable.

Definitions change the investment answer

Stock, flow, active status, BEV, PHEV, conventional hybrid, vehicle class, site and connector are not interchangeable.

Definition Reconciliation

BEV stock
Report Definition
All-electric vehicles registered at end-2022
Use
Observed lower-bound denominator
Limitation
Age and active status not updated [sla_ev_2022].
PHEV
Report Definition
Plug-in hybrid distinct from conventional hybrid
Use
Include only if registry identifies plug-in
Limitation
Current stock unavailable.
Total parc
Report Definition
All registered road vehicles
Use
Context only
Limitation
No powertrain split [sla_total_2024].
Charging site
Report Definition
Physical location with EVSE
Use
Field-audit only
Limitation
No authoritative current public inventory located.
Connector
Report Definition
Individual operational charge outlet
Use
Capacity/uptime count
Limitation
Never infer from site.

Forecasts are EVS planning ranges

The scenarios start from the verified end-2022 stock and are not official forecasts.

EVS BEV planning scenarios

10%, 18% and 28% annual-growth cases from the verified end-2022 stock.

EVS Forecast Scenarios

2,022
Cautious
365
Base
365
High
365
Note
Verified all-electric stock anchor [sla_ev_2022].
2,023
Cautious
402
Base
431
High
467
Note
EVS scenario; not observed.
2,024
Cautious
442
Base
508
High
598
Note
EVS scenario; not observed.
2,025
Cautious
486
Base
600
High
765
Note
EVS scenario; not observed.
2,026
Cautious
534
Base
708
High
980
Note
EVS scenario; not observed.
2,030
Cautious
782
Base
1,372
High
2,630
Note
10% / 18% / 28% annual-growth cases [evs_model].
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Charging remains an evidence gap

A January 2024 government-project interview said no public stations were available then; no authoritative current national site/connector inventory was located [sna_2024].

Charging evidence by source grain

Null current site and connector counts are intentional.

0
0
0
5
15
Authoritative current public sites
Authoritative live connectors
Historical public sites
Renewable electricity share
Renewable target

Charging Infrastructure Evidence

Authoritative current public sites
Value
—
Unit
sites
Status
Not located
Implication
Do not market public-charging coverage.
Authoritative live connectors
Value
—
Unit
connectors
Status
Not located
Implication
Field audit connector, power, access and uptime.
Historical public sites
Value
0
Unit
sites reported
Status
January 2024 interview
Implication
Historical baseline only [sna_2024].
Renewable electricity share
Value
5
Unit
percent, over
Status
2025 statement
Implication
Grid remains predominantly fossil-powered [energy_2025].
Renewable target
Value
15
Unit
percent
Status
2030 target
Implication
Solar-linked charging needs site/grid approval [energy_2025].

Vehicle age and service demand require VIN evidence

The verified cohort includes at least 128 registrations from 2021–2022, but the present age/status distribution is unavailable [sla_ev_2022].

Vehicle Parc and Service Demand

Verified BEV stock age
Evidence
365 at end-2022; 128 registered in 2021–2022
Service Effect
Mixed warranty/post-warranty cohort; current VIN-age extract needed [sla_ev_2022].
Island distances
Evidence
Mahé trips are short relative to modern EV range
Service Effect
Home charging likely important; public fast charging is not sole demand driver [sna_2024].
Climate/topography
Evidence
Heat, humidity, salt air and steep roads are locally material
Service Effect
Prioritise thermal, corrosion, brake, tyre and suspension inspection; quantify from paid jobs.
OEM concentration
Evidence
Hyundai Kona was leading model in verified data
Service Effect
Hyundai diagnostics/training and warranty boundaries are critical [sla_ev_2022] [hyundai_service].

The lower-bound pool does not support standalone premises

Every discount is an EVS assumption replaceable by registry and paid-job evidence.

Jobs by serviceable-pool layer

Executable SOM remains zero until every hard gate passes.

438
372
317
110
0
Verified BEV stock
Active proxy
Mahé proxy
Independent SAM
Executable SOM before gates

EVS Model Assumptions

Verified lower-bound BEV denominator
Value
365
Unit
vehicles
Rationale
End-2022 stock [sla_ev_2022].
Active factor
Value
85
Unit
percent
Rationale
EVS conservative proxy pending current status extract.
Mahé concentration
Value
85
Unit
percent
Rationale
EVS proxy pending island/address registry field.
Independent reach
Value
35
Unit
percent
Rationale
Young/OEM-supported fleet limits reach.
Annual service events
Value
1.2
Unit
events/vehicle
Rationale
EVS planning assumption.
Average repair order
Value
7,500
Unit
SCR/job excluding VAT
Rationale
EVS pilot price assumption.

Transparent TAM / SAM / SOM

Lower-bound TAM
Vehicles
365
Jobs
438
Revenue Scr
3,285,000
Basis
Verified end-2022 BEV stock × 1.2 events × SCR7,500 [sla_ev_2022] [evs_model].
Active proxy
Vehicles
310
Jobs
372
Revenue Scr
2,790,000
Basis
365 × 85% active [evs_model].
Mahé serviceable
Vehicles
264
Jobs
317
Revenue Scr
2,377,500
Basis
310 × 85% Mahé [evs_model].
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Fleet evidence is the best entry wedge

Hospitality, rental and corporate fleets can prove repeatable demand and uptime value.

Customer Segments

Private BEV owners
Priority
High
Need
Independent diagnostics, wear and post-warranty evidence
Entry Offer
Paid EV health and wear inspection.
Hotel/resort fleets
Priority
High
Need
Uptime, guest transfer reliability, charging discipline
Entry Offer
VIN-bounded fleet inspection and SLA.
Car rental/self-drive
Priority
High
Need
Fast triage and predictable downtime
Entry Offer
Paid multi-vehicle trial.
Corporate/government fleets
Priority
Medium
Need
Compliance and lifecycle evidence
Entry Offer
Inspection baseline and reporting.
Electric buses
Priority
Exclude at launch
Need
OEM/depot engineering
Entry Offer
Referral only [transport_buses].

Fleet Entry Products

Hospitality transfer
Product
Quarterly HV isolation/wear/thermal audit
Proof
Paid 10+ vehicle trial or LOI.
Rental
Product
Return-to-service inspection and fault triage
Proof
VIN/job/turnaround data.
Corporate
Product
Battery-health evidence without pack intrusion
Proof
Repeatable report accepted by fleet manager.
Public bus
Product
None at launch
Proof
OEM/SPTC authorisation required [transport_buses].
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Hyundai is the strongest verified historical signal

Kona led the located end-2022 evidence; current Autoland and BYD listings broaden the discovery set [sla_ev_2022] [autoland_showroom] [byd].

Leading Brands

Hyundai
Evidence
Kona was the most popular verified BEV; official PMC/Mike’s aftersales
Priority
Tier 1 [sla_ev_2022] [hyundai_service].
BYD
Evidence
Official Seychelles contact and aftersales/spares channel via Autocare
Priority
Tier 1 discovery [byd].
Geely/Riddara/Farizon
Evidence
Current EV listings and authorised aftercare at Autoland
Priority
Tier 1 discovery [autoland_showroom].
Forthing/GWM
Evidence
Friday EV and H6 PHEV currently listed
Priority
Tier 2 discovery [autoland_showroom].
Other used imports
Evidence
No reliable make/model stock table
Priority
VIN-led only.

Priority Models

Hyundai Kona Electric
Status
Verified leading historical model
Action
Secure lawful scan/tool/service-data coverage [sla_ev_2022].
Hyundai Ioniq range
Status
Historically sold
Action
VIN/sample before capability claim [sla_ev_2022].
Geely EX5 / Riddara RD6 / Farizon Super Van
Status
Current showroom signal
Action
Confirm deliveries, fleet quantities and OEM warranty boundary [autoland_showroom].
Forthing Friday EV / GWM H6 PHEV
Status
Current showroom signal
Action
Keep BEV and PHEV tasks distinct [autoland_showroom].
BYD range
Status
Official distributor contact
Action
Confirm models delivered and diagnostic pathway [byd].

OEM-linked aftersales is material

PMC/Mike’s/Autocare and Autoland combine trained technicians, parts and current electrified portfolios [hyundai_service] [autoland].

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Competitor Map

PMC Auto / Mike’s Garage / Autocare
Type
OEM-linked
Strength
Hyundai-trained technicians, parts, accident repair and BYD contact
Evs Response
Do not compete on warranty; partner/referral or post-warranty evidence [hyundai_service] [byd].
Autoland
Type
Multi-brand OEM-linked
Strength
Authorised aftercare, genuine parts and current BEV/PHEV portfolio
Evs Response
Differentiate through independent fleet evidence and multi-brand triage [autoland] [autoland_showroom].
2 more rows in the full report

Providence-area Mahé first

OEMs, licensed garages, PUC and regulators are concentrated around the central/east Mahé corridor.

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Priority Regions

Providence–Roche Caiman–Victoria, Mahé
Priority
1
Rationale
Concentration of regulators, PUC and OEM aftersales
Model
Single scheduled partner clinic.
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Historic EV tax preference needs current classification

The 2023 SLA-attributed account cited 10% EV excise, 15% VAT and no environmental levy; current HS/gazetted treatment must be confirmed [sla_ev_2022] [src_customs].

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Consumer Incentives

BEV excise treatment
Current Status
Historical 10% excise cited for EVs
Decision Use
Confirm current HS/gazetted rate in writing; do not assume [sla_ev_2022] [src_customs].
Environmental levy
Current Status
Historical no-levy treatment for EVs
Decision Use
Confirm current classification [sla_ev_2022].
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Business and Investment Incentives

SIB facilitation
Eligibility
Investor/project memorandum
Treatment
Use for approvals; no cash value assumed [invest_faq].
General minimum capital
Eligibility
No general minimum stated
Treatment
Does not remove licence or foreign-investor review [invest_faq].
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Standard tax controls apply

Company tax is 15% on the first SCR1m taxable income and 25% above; VAT is 15% with a SCR2m compulsory threshold [src_tax] [src_vat].

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Tax Controls

Company business tax
Rate
15% first SCR1m taxable income; 25% above
Control
Model after validation; confirm structure [src_tax].
VAT
Rate
15%
Control
Compulsory threshold SCR2m; voluntary from SCR100k [src_tax] [src_vat].
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A garage licence is the centre of the approval stack

SLA requires evidence of education, competence, skill or experience for the licensed garage [sla_garage].

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Licensing and Approvals

Company/business registration
Authority
Registrar/SRC
Evidence
BRN/TIN and entity documents [src_faq] [invest_faq].
Garage licence
Authority
SLA
Evidence
SCR1,200 five-year fee and competence evidence [sla_garage].
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Labour and Competence

Employment compliance
Requirement
Contracts, payroll, tax/social obligations and labour inspection
Source
[src_faq] [osh_faq].
GOP
Requirement
Approval before any non-Seychellois works
Source
[gop].
3 more rows in the full report

High-voltage safety is the operating system

No EV-specific national technician licence was located; that absence does not authorise tasks.

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High-Voltage Safety

Scope matrix
Requirement
VIN/task authorisation before work
Gate
At least 85% of sampled top-15 VIN/task demand lawfully covered.
Isolation/LOTO
Requirement
Identify, shut down, isolate, lock, prove dead and document
Gate
Observed practical assessment [iso_6469] [osh_law].
PPE/test tools
Requirement
Rated, inspected and calibrated equipment
Gate
Register with expiry and quarantine.
Damaged vehicle
Requirement
Outdoor isolation/referral plan; no charging
Gate
Fire/environment/insurer sign-off.
EVSE
Requirement
Licensed electrical contractor and PUC/URC approval
Gate
No workshop staff alteration [puc_connection] [iec_61851].

Traction-battery custody is a hard launch no-go

Seychelles requires permission for hazardous-waste disposal and prior consent for transboundary movement including car batteries [waste_services].

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Battery and Waste Routes

Waste oil/coolant/parts
Route
Segregate and use permitted collector/export route
Status
Verify licences [waste_policy].
12V batteries
Route
Department-approved collection/export
Status
Car batteries named Basel-controlled example [waste_services].
3 more rows in the full report

Launch high-frequency, low-custody services

Diagnostics, wear, thermal and fleet evidence fit the clinic envelope.

Recommended Service Portfolio

EV health and safety inspection
Launch
Yes
Controls
Non-invasive scan, visual, 12V, tyres, brakes, thermal and corrosion.
Tyres/brakes/suspension/alignment
Launch
Yes
Controls
EV lift points, torque and weight/rating data.
HVAC/thermal diagnostics
Launch
Conditional
Controls
Refrigerant licence/equipment and model coverage.
12V/electrical diagnostics
Launch
Yes
Controls
Safe wake/sleep procedures and OEM data.
Charging fault triage
Launch
Vehicle side only
Controls
No fixed-EVSE electrical work.
Software/coding
Launch
Conditional
Controls
Lawful OEM access, stable power and rollback.
Traction-pack/module work
Launch
No
Controls
No opening, removal, custody, repair or repurposing.

A booked partner clinic protects learning capital

Use an existing licensed garage and a capped EVS standard.

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Operating and Franchise Model

Format
Recommendation
One booked partner clinic in existing licensed Providence-area garage
Control
No lease or dedicated premises.
Capital
Recommendation
SCR250,000 maximum reversible capex
Control
Tools/training/PPE only.
Staff
Recommendation
Two assessed technicians plus one service adviser
Control
No solo HV work.
Inventory
Recommendation
Consumables and fast-moving wear items only
Control
No traction packs/modules.
Franchise
Recommendation
Licence/standards pilot only
Control
Territory deferred until 12-month evidence.

Base economics require the launch gates

The verified lower-bound SAM is smaller than the gated base case; a current registry and paid bookings must close that gap [evs_model].

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Annual EBITDA scenarios

Only the gated base/high clinic cases are positive.

Cautious-402,000
Base gated189,600
HighBase case504,000

Annual Pilot Economics

Cautious
Jobs
60
Aro Scr
6,000
Revenue Scr
360,000
Gross Margin Pct
55
Gross Profit Scr
198,000
Opex Scr
600,000
Ebitda Scr
-402,000
Capex Scr
250,000
Payback Years
—
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90-Day Pilot Economics

Cautious
Jobs
15
Aro Scr
6,000
Revenue Scr
90,000
Gross Margin Pct
55
Gross Profit Scr
49,500
Opex Scr
150,000
Ebitda Scr
-100,500
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Denominator, warranty and utilisation dominate risk

A small-island market punishes premature fixed cost.

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Risks and Mitigations

Stale denominator
Likelihood
High
Impact
High
Mitigation
Current SLA extract before capital.
OEM/warranty reach
Likelihood
High
Impact
High
Mitigation
Partner/referral and post-warranty scope.
Small-island utilisation
Likelihood
High
Impact
High
Mitigation
Booked clinic, zero lease, day-90 stop.
Parts/import delays
Likelihood
High
Impact
Medium
Mitigation
VIN-first quoting and deposits.
Battery/waste route
Likelihood
Medium
Impact
Severe
Mitigation
No custody; written Department route.
HV/fire event
Likelihood
Low
Impact
Severe
Mitigation
Task authorisation, isolation, PPE, emergency drill and stop-work.
Grid/charging ambiguity
Likelihood
Medium
Impact
Medium
Mitigation
PUC/URC written site determination.

90 days from registry truth to paid proof

Evidence precedes tools, inventory and premises.

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90-Day Entry Plan

1–15
Work
Registry/legal truth
Deliverable
SLA active fuel/class/island/first-registration/make-model extract; counsel approval matrix.
Owner
Country lead/legal
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Explicit go / no-go gates

Failure stops or redesigns the clinic.

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Explicit Go / No-Go Gates

Registry
Threshold
At least 600 active passenger/light-commercial BEVs/PHEVs nationally and 450 on Mahé, separated by BEV/PHEV/class/status/first registration/make/model
Fail Action
Stop; no tools or franchise.
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Methodology

Current Seychelles sources are prioritised, definitions reconciled and assumptions exposed.

Methodology

Source hierarchy
Method
Seychelles primary sources, international institutions, then clearly labelled local secondary relays.
Denominator
Method
Use 365 end-2022 BEVs as verified lower bound; do not invent current BEV/PHEV stock.
Definitions
Method
Keep stock/flow, BEV/PHEV/HEV, site/connector and passenger/bus separate.
Sizing
Method
Apply visible active, island, reach, event and ARO assumptions; SOM zero pre-gates.
Forecast
Method
10%/18%/28% EVS scenarios from verified 2022 anchor; not official forecast.
Economics
Method
VAT-exclusive nominal SCR; simple payback excludes tax, finance, depreciation, working capital and distributions.
Validation
Method
JSON parse, schema validator, formula reconciliation, SQL snapshot replay, source and residue checks.

Source register

Publication/access dates, role and limitations are recorded.

Complete Source Register

sla_ev_2022
Publisher
Seychelles News Agency
Published At
2023-03-20
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/18386/increase-in-popularity-of-electric-cars-in-seychelles
Notes
Secondary report explicitly attributing figures to Seychelles Licensing Authority: 365 all-electric vehicles registered at end-2022, 57 registered in 2022 and 71 in 2021; Hyundai Kona was the most popular model. Also relays then-current tax treatment. No PHEV or active-status split.
sla_total_2024
Publisher
Seychelles Nation
Published At
2025-08-14
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.nation.sc/www/articles/27149/42620-vehicles-on-seychelles-roads
Notes
Secondary report citing Seychelles Licensing Authority figures dated June 2024: 42,620 vehicles, of which 33,224 private vehicles. Does not separate fuel type.
sla_license
Publisher
Seychelles Licensing Authority
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.sla.gov.sc/vehicle-license/
Notes
Primary vehicle licensing and roadworthiness requirements: pass certificate and valid insurance.
sla_registration
Publisher
Seychelles Licensing Authority
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.sla.gov.sc/vehicle-registration/
Notes
Primary vehicle registration process, import permit, bill of entry, proof of purchase and registration fee.
sla_garage
Publisher
Seychelles Licensing Authority
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.sla.gov.sc/start-a-business-now/garage/
Notes
Primary garage licence page: five-year licence fee SCR1,200 and evidence of relevant education, competence, skill or experience.
sla_business
Publisher
Seychelles Licensing Authority
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.sla.gov.sc/business-license-application/
Notes
Primary business-licence process, premises inspections and consulting agencies; SLA states applications are dealt with within 14 days under the Licensing Act.
sla_dealer
Publisher
Seychelles Licensing Authority
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.sla.gov.sc/start-a-business-now/motor-vehicle-dealer-licence/
Notes
Primary motor-vehicle dealer licence conditions. Relevant only if EVS sells/imports vehicles or requires trade plates; not assumed for a service-only bay.
unep_project
Publisher
United Nations Environment Programme
Published At
2021-10-15
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.unep.org/gef/projects/support-shift-electric-mobility-seychelles
Notes
Primary GEF project record: ongoing to 30 September 2026, USD423,716 grant, USD1.886m co-financing and USD2.309716m total value; objective focuses public-transport demonstration, capacity and policy.
gef_project
Publisher
Global Environment Facility
Published At
2021-06-08
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.thegef.org/projects-operations/projects/10274
Notes
Primary project register and document gateway for GEF project 10274.
transport_emobility
Publisher
Ministry of Transport Seychelles
Published At
2022-11-01
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.transport.gov.sc/news-centre/press-releases/the-seychelles-electric-mobility-project-promises-electric-buses-in-public-transport
Notes
Primary project launch account: public-bus demonstration, policy/infrastructure evidence and 15% renewable-electricity target by 2030.
transport_buses
Publisher
Ministry of Transport Seychelles
Published At
2025-09-18
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://transport.gov.sc/news-centre/press-releases/joint-communique-seychelles-secures-14-new-buses-including-first-electric-models-to-upgrade-public-transport
Notes
Primary procurement statement: contract for 14 buses including two Switch Mobility EiV9 electric buses, USD926,400 total, delivery expected Q1 2026. Bus procurement is excluded from passenger/light-commercial sizing.
zero_emission_mou
Publisher
Seychelles News Agency
Published At
2024-04-04
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/20352/seychelles-agrees-to-sign-global-mou-on-zero-emission-medium-and-heavy-duty-vehicles
Notes
Cabinet-approved MOU context: 30% zero-emission new truck/bus sales by 2030 and 100% by 2040. Heavy-duty target is not passenger-car demand.
ndc_2025
Publisher
UNFCCC
Published At
2025-09-30
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://unfccc.int/node/650146
Notes
Primary Seychelles NDC 3.0 submission and downloadable document gateway.
ndc_summary
Publisher
Republic of Seychelles / UNFCCC
Published At
2025-09-30
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/2025-09/ICTU%20Update%202025%20for%20Seychelles%20new%20NDC%203.0.pdf
Notes
Primary NDC 3.0 document: transport-sector emissions target of 272 ktCO2e, a 30% reduction by 2035.
energy_2025
Publisher
Ministry of Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources
Published At
2025-10-22
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://macce.gov.sc/2025/10/22/world-energy-day-2025/
Notes
Primary energy statement: over 5% renewable energy currently integrated, targets 15% by 2030 and 100% by 2050; imported-fossil-fuel dependence remains material.
energy_transition
Publisher
Ministry of Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://macce.gov.sc/climate-change-department/renewable-energy/
Notes
Primary current energy-transition priorities, including e-mobility, renewable generation and reduced diesel dependence.
puc_connection
Publisher
Public Utilities Corporation Seychelles
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.puc.sc/electricity/
Notes
Primary electricity-connection process and PUC customer requirements. No dedicated EVSE connection standard was located on this page.
puc_tariffs
Publisher
Public Utilities Corporation Seychelles
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.puc.sc/electricity-tariffs/
Notes
Primary electricity tariff, inspection and testing gateway. Obtain a written site-specific load and tariff determination.
urc_appointment
Publisher
State House Seychelles
Published At
2025-05-08
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.statehouse.gov.sc/news/6460/appointment-of-the-utilities-regulatory-commission
Notes
Primary confirmation that the Utilities Regulatory Commission regulates electricity, water and sewage from 1 May 2025.
src_tax
Publisher
Seychelles Revenue Commission
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://src.gov.sc/seychelles-tax-system/
Notes
Primary tax system: companies 15% on first SCR1m taxable income and 25% above; standard VAT 15%; record-keeping and filing duties.
src_vat
Publisher
Seychelles Revenue Commission
Published At
2024-12-18
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://src.gov.sc/src-provides-guidance-on-amendments-made-to-the-fourth-schedule-of-vat-act-2010/
Notes
Primary VAT registration guidance effective 1 January 2025: compulsory threshold SCR2m and voluntary registration from SCR100,000.
src_customs
Publisher
Seychelles Revenue Commission
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://src.gov.sc/customs-and-excises/
Notes
Primary customs, VAT, excise, levy and customs-duty framework; current vehicle classification must be confirmed against HS code and gazetted schedules.
src_faq
Publisher
Seychelles Revenue Commission
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://src.gov.sc/faq/
Notes
Primary tax/customs FAQ, including business tax rates, import VAT basis and registration documentation.
invest_faq
Publisher
Seychelles Investment Board
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://investinseychelles.com/investors-guide/faq/start-your-business
Notes
Primary investor guidance: no general minimum investment capital, company registration starts at SCR2,500, licensing varies, and SIB can facilitate approvals.
gop
Publisher
Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.ics.gov.sc/permits/gainful-occupation-permit
Notes
Primary Gainful Occupation Permit route: approval before work; project memorandum/SIB route for foreign business setup.
osh_law
Publisher
Ministry of Employment and Social Affairs
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.employment.gov.sc/e-library/acts-and-regulations/occupational-health-safety-legislation/occupational-safety-and-health-decree-regulations
Notes
Primary Occupational Safety and Health Decree and regulations gateway.
osh_faq
Publisher
Ministry of Employment and Social Affairs
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.employment.gov.sc/frequently-asked-questions/labour-monitoring-compliance
Notes
Primary compliance guidance: Occupational Health and Safety Decree 1989 (Chapter 151), inspection types, safety signs and accident reporting within 48 hours, death immediately.
waste_services
Publisher
Ministry of Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://macce.gov.sc/services/
Notes
Primary hazardous-waste route: Department permission required; Basel prior consent for transboundary movement including car batteries, e-waste and waste oil.
waste_policy
Publisher
Ministry of Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://macce.gov.sc/environment-department/waste-management/
Notes
Primary waste regulator page: approximately 90,000 tonnes of waste annually; permits for export of waste oil, batteries, scrap and plastics; Providence controlled landfill context.
hazchem_bill
Publisher
Ministry of Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources
Published At
2025-05-02
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://macce.gov.sc/2025/05/02/the-cabinet-of-ministers-endorses-hazardous-chemical-bill-developed-under-the-gef-islands-indian-ocean-project-seychelles/
Notes
Primary status account: Cabinet endorsed a Hazardous Chemical Bill in April 2025; treat it as proposed until enactment is verified.
data_protection
Publisher
Information Commission Seychelles
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.infocom.sc/data-protection/
Notes
Primary Data Protection Act 2023 guidance: lawful, purpose-limited, minimised, accurate, secure and time-limited processing; applies to organisations operating in Seychelles.
infocom
Publisher
Information Commission Seychelles
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.infocom.sc/
Notes
Primary regulator and Data Protection Act 2023 gateway.
hyundai_service
Publisher
Hyundai Seychelles
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.hyundai.sc/services
Notes
Official PMC/Sun Motors/Mike’s Garage service network; Hyundai-trained technicians and Providence aftersales.
autoland
Publisher
Autoland Seychelles
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://autoland.sc/
Notes
Official authorised workshop, genuine parts and portfolio including Geely, Riddara, Farizon, GWM, Haval, Ora and Forthing.
autoland_showroom
Publisher
Autoland Seychelles
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://autoland.sc/showroom.php
Notes
Official current showroom listing includes BEVs and PHEVs such as Geely EX5, Riddara RD6, Farizon Super Van, GWM H6 PHEV and Forthing Friday EV. Listings are availability signals, not registrations.
byd
Publisher
BYD Seychelles
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.byd.com/sc/contact-us
Notes
Official BYD Seychelles contact showing Autocare Pty Ltd in Providence and aftersales/spares enquiry channel.
import_safety
Publisher
Seychelles News Agency
Published At
2024-02-28
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/20161/Safety%2Bstandards%2BSeychelles%2Bto%2Bintroduce%2Bnew%2Bregulations%2Bon%2Bimported%2Bvehicles
Notes
Government interview on proposed imported-vehicle safety requirements, including certified technicians for hybrid/EV dealers. Final current regulation and commencement must be verified from Gazette/SLA before reliance.
sna_2024
Publisher
Seychelles News Agency
Published At
2024-01-22
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/18832/despite-delays-seychelles-forges-forward-with-electric-transport-system
Notes
Secondary official-interview account: reiterates 365 BEVs at end-2022, identifies no public charging stations then, 50% future aspiration and IRENA/home-charging work. The charging statement is historical, not current proof.
nbs
Publisher
National Bureau of Statistics Seychelles
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.nbs.gov.sc/
Notes
Primary national statistics gateway. No current fuel-by-class active vehicle table was located during this review.
iso_6469
Publisher
International Organization for Standardization
Published At
2021-10-01
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.iso.org/standard/81746.html
Notes
ISO 6469-3:2021 electric-road-vehicle electrical-safety benchmark; licensed text and local adoption/requirements control.
iec_61851
Publisher
International Electrotechnical Commission
Published At
2017-01-01
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/33644
Notes
IEC 61851-1 conductive-charging benchmark; PUC, URC, planning, fire and locally adopted rules control.
un_tests
Publisher
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://unece.org/transport/dangerous-goods/rev7-files
Notes
UN Manual of Tests and Criteria gateway for lithium-battery transport testing; not a workshop permit.
basel
Publisher
Basel Convention Secretariat
Published At
—
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
https://www.basel.int/TheConvention/Overview
Notes
International hazardous-waste transboundary-movement framework; Seychelles and destination-country permissions control.
evs_model
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Published At
2026-08-11
Accessed At
2026-08-11
Href
EVS://Seychelles/service-centre-model-v1
Notes
EVS assumptions, calculations, thresholds, scenarios and gates. Not observed market facts.
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NO-GO: standalone centre, master franchise, property, speculative inventory, traction-pack custody or unlicensed charging. CONDITIONAL GO: one booked Providence-area partner clinic only after every hard gate passes. Reassess at day 90 and month 12.

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44 primary and derived sources

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  1. 01sla_ev_2022
  2. 02sla_total_2024
  3. 03sla_license
  4. 04sla_registration
  5. 05sla_garage
  6. 06sla_business
  7. 07sla_dealer
  8. 08unep_project
  9. 09gef_project
  10. 10transport_emobility
  11. 11transport_buses
  12. 12zero_emission_mou
  13. 13ndc_2025
  14. 14ndc_summary
  15. 15energy_2025
  16. 16energy_transition
  17. 17puc_connection
  18. 18puc_tariffs
  19. 19urc_appointment
  20. 20src_tax
  21. 21src_vat
  22. 22src_customs
  23. 23src_faq
  24. 24invest_faq
  25. 25gop
  26. 26osh_law
  27. 27osh_faq
  28. 28waste_services
  29. 29waste_policy
  30. 30hazchem_bill
  31. 31data_protection
  32. 32infocom
  33. 33hyundai_service
  34. 34autoland
  35. 35autoland_showroom
  36. 36byd
  37. 37import_safety
  38. 38sna_2024
  39. 39nbs
  40. 40iso_6469
  41. 41iec_61851
  42. 42un_tests
  43. 43basel
  44. 44evs_model

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