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Uganda EV Service Centre Market Entry
Decision-grade EVS market-entry assessment for a four-wheel electric-vehicle service centre in Uganda.
Snapshot: 11 August 202636-page full report
Plug-in proxy
113
Approximate BEV+PHEV proxy derived from rounded 2024 mix.
Known public site
1
Verified public-site floor; national live connectors unaudited.
Jobs/year
55
Current proxy Greater Kampala independent-reach service pool.
Years
2.604
Base simple payback only after the 300-active registry gate.
Executive summary
The verdict in full
NO-GO for a standalone service centre at today’s evidenced scale. Uganda’s 2024 outlook reports 1,127 electrified four-wheel vehicles, but 90% are conventional hybrids; the rounded 8% BEV and 2% PHEV shares imply only about 113 plug-in vehicles nationally [outlook_2024_urn] [evs_model].
A partner clinic may proceed only after the market is re-proven. The current proxy yields about 46 independently reachable Greater Kampala vehicles and 55 annual jobs after explicit active, concentration and reach assumptions. Executable SOM remains zero [evs_model].
Set a hard registry threshold of 300 active Greater Kampala BEV/PHEVs. Only then may EVS spend up to UGX15m on a reversible partner clinic; no property, territory sale, speculative inventory or traction-pack work.
Board Verdict
Reject a standalone centre. Authorise only registry/legal diligence and a pre-booked Greater Kampala partner clinic after every hard gate passes.
Decision Summary
| Dimension | Decision | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Entry verdict | NO-GO STANDALONE / CONDITIONAL CLINIC | Do not open a centre at the evidenced plug-in scale; only a reversible Greater Kampala partner clinic after registry, legal and paid-demand gates. |
| Capital | CAP | No more than UGX15m reversible capex; no property, long lease or speculative parts inventory. |
| Franchise | NO-GO NOW | No territory sale or master franchise before the 90-day paid gate and 12-month evidence. |
| Battery | HOLD | No traction-pack opening, removal, storage, transport, repair or repurposing. |
| Geography | GREATER KAMPALA ONLY | Jinja, Entebbe/Wakiso and other corridors remain mobile/watch markets. |
Entry verdict
- Decision
- NO-GO STANDALONE / CONDITIONAL CLINIC
- Reason
- Do not open a centre at the evidenced plug-in scale; only a reversible Greater Kampala partner clinic after registry, legal and paid-demand gates.
Capital
- Decision
- CAP
- Reason
- No more than UGX15m reversible capex; no property, long lease or speculative parts inventory.
Franchise
- Decision
- NO-GO NOW
- Reason
- No territory sale or master franchise before the 90-day paid gate and 12-month evidence.
Battery
- Decision
- HOLD
- Reason
- No traction-pack opening, removal, storage, transport, repair or repurposing.
Geography
- Decision
- GREATER KAMPALA ONLY
- Reason
- Jinja, Entebbe/Wakiso and other corridors remain mobile/watch markets.
Conventional hybrids dominate the published four-wheel total
The official-outlook relay records 1,127 BEV, PHEV and conventional-hybrid four-wheel vehicles in 2024, with 90% conventional hybrids [outlook_2024_urn]. Applying the rounded 8% BEV and 2% PHEV shares produces an approximate 113-vehicle plug-in proxy—not a registry count [evs_model].
Available Uganda four-wheel adoption signals
Mixed stock versus derived plug-in proxy; not an official active BEV/PHEV series.
2
1,127
113
0
2019
2024 mixed stock
2024 derived plug-in proxy
Current active four-wheel series
Market KPIs
| Metric | Value | Unit | Period | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed electrified four-wheel stock | 1,127 | vehicles | 2024 | BEV, PHEV and conventional hybrid combined; not an addressable plug-in count [outlook_2024_urn]. |
| Share registered during 2024 | 88 | percent of mixed stock | 2024 | Outlook relay; does not prove active status [outlook_2024_urn]. |
| BEV share of mixed stock | 8 | percent; rounded | 2024 | Approximate composition, not a registry row count [outlook_2024_urn]. |
| PHEV share of mixed stock | 2 | percent; rounded | 2024 | Approximate composition, not a registry row count [outlook_2024_urn]. |
| Conventional hybrid share | 90 | percent; rounded | 2024 | Excluded from the plug-in pool [outlook_2024_urn]. |
| Electric motorcycles | 5,000 | vehicles; more than | 2024 outlook | Separate two-wheel stock; excluded from four-wheel TAM [outlook_2024_urn]. |
| Electric buses | 27 | vehicles | 2024 outlook | Fleet/depot/OEM segment; excluded from launch pool [outlook_2024_urn]. |
| Derived BEV+PHEV proxy | 113 | vehicles; approximate | 2024 | 1,127 × (8% + 2%), rounded; source percentages are rounded [evs_model] [outlook_2024_urn]. |
| Authoritative active passenger/light-commercial plug-in stock | — | vehicles | As of access date | No class/status/region registry extract located [ubos_abstract]. |
Mixed electrified four-wheel stock
- Value
- 1,127
- Unit
- vehicles
- Period
- 2024
- Evidence
- BEV, PHEV and conventional hybrid combined; not an addressable plug-in count [outlook_2024_urn].
Share registered during 2024
- Value
- 88
- Unit
- percent of mixed stock
- Period
- 2024
- Evidence
- Outlook relay; does not prove active status [outlook_2024_urn].
BEV share of mixed stock
- Value
- 8
- Unit
- percent; rounded
- Period
- 2024
- Evidence
- Approximate composition, not a registry row count [outlook_2024_urn].
PHEV share of mixed stock
- Value
- 2
- Unit
- percent; rounded
- Period
- 2024
- Evidence
- Approximate composition, not a registry row count [outlook_2024_urn].
Conventional hybrid share
- Value
- 90
- Unit
- percent; rounded
- Period
- 2024
- Evidence
- Excluded from the plug-in pool [outlook_2024_urn].
Electric motorcycles
- Value
- 5,000
- Unit
- vehicles; more than
- Period
- 2024 outlook
- Evidence
- Separate two-wheel stock; excluded from four-wheel TAM [outlook_2024_urn].
Electric buses
- Value
- 27
- Unit
- vehicles
- Period
- 2024 outlook
- Evidence
- Fleet/depot/OEM segment; excluded from launch pool [outlook_2024_urn].
Derived BEV+PHEV proxy
- Value
- 113
- Unit
- vehicles; approximate
- Period
- 2024
- Evidence
- 1,127 × (8% + 2%), rounded; source percentages are rounded [evs_model] [outlook_2024_urn].
Authoritative active passenger/light-commercial plug-in stock
- Value
- —
- Unit
- vehicles
- Period
- As of access date
- Evidence
- No class/status/region registry extract located [ubos_abstract].
Definition-controlled Uganda EV observations
| Period | BEV | PHEV (unavailable) | BEV used in model | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | — | 2 | Mixed full-electric, plug-in-hybrid and conventional-hybrid four-wheel stock; not plug-in-only [outlook_2024_urn]. |
| 2024 mixed stock | — | — | 1,127 | Mixed electrified four-wheel stock; 90% conventional hybrid [outlook_2024_urn]. |
| 2024 derived plug-in proxy | 90 | 23 | 113 | Approximation from rounded 8%/2% shares; not official BEV/PHEV counts [evs_model]. |
| Current active four-wheel series | — | — | — | No authoritative active passenger/light-commercial series by region located [ubos_abstract]. |
2019
- BEV
- —
- PHEV (unavailable)
- —
- BEV used in model
- 2
- Scope
- Mixed full-electric, plug-in-hybrid and conventional-hybrid four-wheel stock; not plug-in-only [outlook_2024_urn].
2024 mixed stock
- BEV
- —
- PHEV (unavailable)
- —
- BEV used in model
- 1,127
- Scope
- Mixed electrified four-wheel stock; 90% conventional hybrid [outlook_2024_urn].
2024 derived plug-in proxy
- BEV
- 90
- PHEV (unavailable)
- 23
- BEV used in model
- 113
- Scope
- Approximation from rounded 8%/2% shares; not official BEV/PHEV counts [evs_model].
Current active four-wheel series
- BEV
- —
- PHEV (unavailable)
- —
- BEV used in model
- —
- Scope
- No authoritative active passenger/light-commercial series by region located [ubos_abstract].
Definitions change the investment answer
Mixed electrified stock, externally chargeable vehicles, conventional hybrids, buses, motorcycles, stations, connectors and swap points are distinct.
Definition reconciliation
| Term | Included | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed electrified four-wheel stock | No as stated | 1,127 combines BEV, PHEV and 90% conventional hybrid [outlook_2024_urn]. |
| BEV passenger/light-commercial vehicle | Only after registry class/status proof | Core EVS workshop pool. |
| PHEV | Only if separable | Included for non-engine/HV tasks; ICE scope controlled separately. |
| Conventional HEV | No | Not externally chargeable; excluded from plug-in sizing. |
| Electric motorcycles/tricycles | No in four-wheel model | Large separate uptime/swap opportunity [outlook_2024_urn] [afema_uganda]. |
| Electric buses | No in launch model | OEM/depot/heavy-lift segment [outlook_2024_urn] [kiira]. |
| Public charging site | Context only | Amber House is a verified floor, not the national installed network [ubc_charger]. |
| Battery-swap station | No in car-charger count | Motorcycle energy infrastructure; 541-profile claim requires operational audit [afema_uganda]. |
Mixed electrified four-wheel stock
- Included
- No as stated
- Use
- 1,127 combines BEV, PHEV and 90% conventional hybrid [outlook_2024_urn].
BEV passenger/light-commercial vehicle
- Included
- Only after registry class/status proof
- Use
- Core EVS workshop pool.
PHEV
- Included
- Only if separable
- Use
- Included for non-engine/HV tasks; ICE scope controlled separately.
Conventional HEV
- Included
- No
- Use
- Not externally chargeable; excluded from plug-in sizing.
Electric motorcycles/tricycles
- Included
- No in four-wheel model
- Use
- Large separate uptime/swap opportunity [outlook_2024_urn] [afema_uganda].
Electric buses
- Included
- No in launch model
- Use
- OEM/depot/heavy-lift segment [outlook_2024_urn] [kiira].
Public charging site
- Included
- Context only
- Use
- Amber House is a verified floor, not the national installed network [ubc_charger].
Battery-swap station
- Included
- No in car-charger count
- Use
- Motorcycle energy infrastructure; 541-profile claim requires operational audit [afema_uganda].
Forecasts show uncertainty, not inevitability
The five-year cases start from the approximate 2024 plug-in proxy of 113 and end in 2029. They are EVS capacity scenarios, not official forecasts.
Five-year plug-in proxy cases
EVS 2029 planning scenarios, not official forecasts.
Cautious227
Base345
HighBase case507
Five-year plug-in-proxy planning scenarios
| Scenario | Annual Growth Pct | Planning proxy after five years (2029) | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cautious | 15 | 227 | Five-year 2029 plug-in-proxy case; not an official forecast [evs_model]. |
| Base | 25 | 345 | Planning case conditional on import, finance, charging and parts progress [evs_model]. |
| High | 35 | 507 | Stress case from an approximate 2024 proxy; not investment evidence [evs_model]. |
Cautious
- Annual Growth Pct
- 15
- Planning proxy after five years (2029)
- 227
- Interpretation
- Five-year 2029 plug-in-proxy case; not an official forecast [evs_model].
Base
- Annual Growth Pct
- 25
- Planning proxy after five years (2029)
- 345
- Interpretation
- Planning case conditional on import, finance, charging and parts progress [evs_model].
High
- Annual Growth Pct
- 35
- Planning proxy after five years (2029)
- 507
- Interpretation
- Stress case from an approximate 2024 proxy; not investment evidence [evs_model].
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Charging exists, but a live national connector inventory does not
Amber House is the verified public-site floor and a ten-site Kampala pilot was announced [ubc_charger]. Two reported DC chargers, older fast-charger claims and motorcycle swap stations are kept separate [nilepost_charger] [sti_revolution] [afema_uganda].
Charging evidence by source grain
Sites, chargers, plans and motorcycle swap stations remain separate.
1
2
10
16
541
0
0
0
Verified public charging-site floor
Amber House DC chargers
Kampala public-site pilot plan
Older fast-charger count
Battery-swap stations
Audited live public four-wheel sites
Audited live public four-wheel connectors
National charger utilisation/uptime
Charging evidence and unknowns
| Metric | Value | Unit | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verified public charging-site floor | 1 | site | March 2025 | Amber House launch [ubc_charger]. |
| Amber House DC chargers | 2 | chargers | March 2025 | Secondary site-level report; field-audit connector type/power/uptime [nilepost_charger]. |
| Kampala public-site pilot plan | 10 | sites planned | March 2025 | Plan, not installed network [ubc_charger]. |
| Older fast-charger count | 16 | chargers | May 2024 snapshot | Official older all-ecosystem claim; current location/uptime unknown [sti_revolution]. |
| Battery-swap stations | 541 | stations; profile claim | Current profile accessed 2026 | Motorcycle network; operational, district and uptime audit required [afema_uganda]. |
| Audited live public four-wheel sites | — | sites | As of access date | No site-level national registry located. |
| Audited live public four-wheel connectors | — | connectors | As of access date | Unavailable; do not add motorcycle swap points. |
| National charger utilisation/uptime | — | percent | As of access date | Unavailable. |
Verified public charging-site floor
- Value
- 1
- Unit
- site
- Period
- March 2025
- Status
- Amber House launch [ubc_charger].
Amber House DC chargers
- Value
- 2
- Unit
- chargers
- Period
- March 2025
- Status
- Secondary site-level report; field-audit connector type/power/uptime [nilepost_charger].
Kampala public-site pilot plan
- Value
- 10
- Unit
- sites planned
- Period
- March 2025
- Status
- Plan, not installed network [ubc_charger].
Older fast-charger count
- Value
- 16
- Unit
- chargers
- Period
- May 2024 snapshot
- Status
- Official older all-ecosystem claim; current location/uptime unknown [sti_revolution].
Battery-swap stations
- Value
- 541
- Unit
- stations; profile claim
- Period
- Current profile accessed 2026
- Status
- Motorcycle network; operational, district and uptime audit required [afema_uganda].
Audited live public four-wheel sites
- Value
- —
- Unit
- sites
- Period
- As of access date
- Status
- No site-level national registry located.
Audited live public four-wheel connectors
- Value
- —
- Unit
- connectors
- Period
- As of access date
- Status
- Unavailable; do not add motorcycle swap points.
National charger utilisation/uptime
- Value
- —
- Unit
- percent
- Period
- As of access date
- Status
- Unavailable.
The young mixed cohort does not reveal plug-in service demand
Eighty-eight percent of the mixed electrified stock was registered in 2024, but 90% is conventional hybrid and no plug-in age/status table was located [outlook_2024_urn].
Vehicle parc and service demand
| Indicator | Value | Unit | Implication |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four-wheel EV first-registration/age profile | — | vehicles by age | Cannot quantify warranty expiry or age-driven demand; obtain registry/VIN extract. |
| Active four-wheel plug-in status | — | vehicles | Apply 90% only as EVS planning assumption until status data arrives. |
| Mixed stock registered during 2024 | 88 | percent | Suggests a young electrified cohort but 90% is conventional hybrid [outlook_2024_urn]. |
| Imported passenger/saloon age ceiling | 15 | years | Import rule shapes ICE/used context but does not establish EV age [ura_imports]. |
| Environmental levy trigger | 9 | years | 50% levy applies above threshold subject to current classification [ura_imports]. |
| Wear and climate demand | — | jobs | Tyres, suspension, brakes, HVAC, cooling and 12V demand must be measured from paid inspections. |
Four-wheel EV first-registration/age profile
- Value
- —
- Unit
- vehicles by age
- Implication
- Cannot quantify warranty expiry or age-driven demand; obtain registry/VIN extract.
Active four-wheel plug-in status
- Value
- —
- Unit
- vehicles
- Implication
- Apply 90% only as EVS planning assumption until status data arrives.
Mixed stock registered during 2024
- Value
- 88
- Unit
- percent
- Implication
- Suggests a young electrified cohort but 90% is conventional hybrid [outlook_2024_urn].
Imported passenger/saloon age ceiling
- Value
- 15
- Unit
- years
- Implication
- Import rule shapes ICE/used context but does not establish EV age [ura_imports].
Environmental levy trigger
- Value
- 9
- Unit
- years
- Implication
- 50% levy applies above threshold subject to current classification [ura_imports].
Wear and climate demand
- Value
- —
- Unit
- jobs
- Implication
- Tyres, suspension, brakes, HVAC, cooling and 12V demand must be measured from paid inspections.
Current serviceable scale is too small for permanent premises
EVS derives an approximate current pool, then sets a separate 300-active Greater Kampala registry threshold for any clinic launch.
Current proxy service-pool jobs
Approximate national plug-ins to independent-reach Greater Kampala SAM; SOM zero.
0
136
122
92
55
0
Observed mixed electrified stock
Derived national plug-in proxy
National active proxy
Greater Kampala active proxy
Current independent-reach SAM
Executable SOM
Sizing assumptions
| Assumption | Value | Unit | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derived national plug-in proxy | 113 | vehicles | 1,127 × 10% rounded BEV+PHEV mix [outlook_2024_urn] [evs_model]. |
| Active factor | 90 | percent | Removes dormant/exported/deregistered vehicles pending registry status [evs_model]. |
| Greater Kampala concentration | 75 | percent | Planning assumption; no regional stock table located [evs_model]. |
| Independent reach | 60 | percent | Discounts warranty, OEM, unsupported and self-maintained vehicles [evs_model]. |
| Annual events | 1.2 | jobs/vehicle | Diagnostics/wear/fleet-inspection planning assumption [evs_model]. |
| Average repair order | 400,000 | UGX/job | EVS base quote target; validate with paid invoices [evs_model]. |
| Gross margin | 62 | percent | Base blended labour/parts assumption [evs_model]. |
| Reversible capex | 15,000,000 | UGX | Mobile/partner-clinic tools, PPE, isolation and training cap [evs_model]. |
| Annual fixed opex | 24,000,000 | UGX/year | Incremental partner-clinic cost ceiling [evs_model]. |
| Executable SOM before gates | 0 | vehicles/jobs | No demand is booked before proof [evs_model]. |
Derived national plug-in proxy
- Value
- 113
- Unit
- vehicles
- Basis
- 1,127 × 10% rounded BEV+PHEV mix [outlook_2024_urn] [evs_model].
Active factor
- Value
- 90
- Unit
- percent
- Basis
- Removes dormant/exported/deregistered vehicles pending registry status [evs_model].
Greater Kampala concentration
- Value
- 75
- Unit
- percent
- Basis
- Planning assumption; no regional stock table located [evs_model].
Independent reach
- Value
- 60
- Unit
- percent
- Basis
- Discounts warranty, OEM, unsupported and self-maintained vehicles [evs_model].
Annual events
- Value
- 1.2
- Unit
- jobs/vehicle
- Basis
- Diagnostics/wear/fleet-inspection planning assumption [evs_model].
Average repair order
- Value
- 400,000
- Unit
- UGX/job
- Basis
- EVS base quote target; validate with paid invoices [evs_model].
Gross margin
- Value
- 62
- Unit
- percent
- Basis
- Base blended labour/parts assumption [evs_model].
Reversible capex
- Value
- 15,000,000
- Unit
- UGX
- Basis
- Mobile/partner-clinic tools, PPE, isolation and training cap [evs_model].
Annual fixed opex
- Value
- 24,000,000
- Unit
- UGX/year
- Basis
- Incremental partner-clinic cost ceiling [evs_model].
Executable SOM before gates
- Value
- 0
- Unit
- vehicles/jobs
- Basis
- No demand is booked before proof [evs_model].
TAM / SAM / SOM
| Layer | Vehicles | Jobs Per Year | Revenue UGX | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observed mixed electrified stock | 1,127 | — | — | BEV+PHEV+90% conventional hybrid; not addressable TAM [outlook_2024_urn]. |
| Derived national plug-in proxy | 113 | 136 | 54,400,000 | Approximate from rounded shares [evs_model]. |
| National active proxy | 102 | 122 | 48,800,000 | Derived proxy × 90% active assumption [evs_model]. |
Observed mixed electrified stock
- Vehicles
- 1,127
- Jobs Per Year
- —
- Revenue UGX
- —
- Status
- BEV+PHEV+90% conventional hybrid; not addressable TAM [outlook_2024_urn].
Derived national plug-in proxy
- Vehicles
- 113
- Jobs Per Year
- 136
- Revenue UGX
- 54,400,000
- Status
- Approximate from rounded shares [evs_model].
National active proxy
- Vehicles
- 102
- Jobs Per Year
- 122
- Revenue UGX
- 48,800,000
- Status
- Derived proxy × 90% active assumption [evs_model].
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Fleet evidence is the only credible entry wedge
A booked partner clinic can test repeatable VINs, duty cycles and willingness to pay without committing to premises.
Customer segments
| Segment | Need | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate, NGO, diplomatic and utility four-wheel fleets | Uptime, baseline inspection, tyres/brakes/suspension, charging faults and audit evidence. | 1 |
| Private imported-BEV owners | Multi-brand scan, battery-health screen, 12V/HVAC/wear work and honest referral. | 2 |
| Ride-hailing, taxi and delivery four-wheel cohorts | Fixed-price safety inspection and downtime control; current BEV density unproven. | 2 |
| Dealer overflow / out-of-warranty owners | Lawful data/tools, non-warranty scope and parts path. | 2 |
| Electric motorcycle operators | Battery swap, tyres/chassis and high-frequency uptime; not four-wheel pilot. | Separate venture |
| Electric buses / Kiira ecosystem | Depot, heavy lift, bus HV, telematics and parts SLA; excluded at launch. | OEM/tender only |
Corporate, NGO, diplomatic and utility four-wheel fleets
- Need
- Uptime, baseline inspection, tyres/brakes/suspension, charging faults and audit evidence.
- Priority
- 1
Private imported-BEV owners
- Need
- Multi-brand scan, battery-health screen, 12V/HVAC/wear work and honest referral.
- Priority
- 2
Ride-hailing, taxi and delivery four-wheel cohorts
- Need
- Fixed-price safety inspection and downtime control; current BEV density unproven.
- Priority
- 2
Dealer overflow / out-of-warranty owners
- Need
- Lawful data/tools, non-warranty scope and parts path.
- Priority
- 2
Electric motorcycle operators
- Need
- Battery swap, tyres/chassis and high-frequency uptime; not four-wheel pilot.
- Priority
- Separate venture
Electric buses / Kiira ecosystem
- Need
- Depot, heavy lift, bus HV, telematics and parts SLA; excluded at launch.
- Priority
- OEM/tender only
Fleet segments
| Segment | Entry Product | Evidence Gate |
|---|---|---|
| 10–30 vehicle corporate/NGO cohort | Paid baseline inspection and 30-day defect plan | One paid fleet trial/LOI and VIN list. |
| Utility/telecom/service fleet | Quarterly preventive inspection and charging-readiness report | Supported VINs and paid SLA. |
| Ride-hailing/taxi cohort | Fixed-price safety and charging-health bundle | At least 20 paid owner orders. |
| Dealer overflow | Defined non-warranty labour | Written authorisation/data/tool/parts path. |
| E2W operator | Separate partner programme | Dedicated tooling, battery route and unit economics. |
| Bus fleet | No launch offer | OEM/tender accreditation, heavy facility and depot EVSE approval. |
10–30 vehicle corporate/NGO cohort
- Entry Product
- Paid baseline inspection and 30-day defect plan
- Evidence Gate
- One paid fleet trial/LOI and VIN list.
Utility/telecom/service fleet
- Entry Product
- Quarterly preventive inspection and charging-readiness report
- Evidence Gate
- Supported VINs and paid SLA.
Ride-hailing/taxi cohort
- Entry Product
- Fixed-price safety and charging-health bundle
- Evidence Gate
- At least 20 paid owner orders.
Dealer overflow
- Entry Product
- Defined non-warranty labour
- Evidence Gate
- Written authorisation/data/tool/parts path.
E2W operator
- Entry Product
- Separate partner programme
- Evidence Gate
- Dedicated tooling, battery route and unit economics.
Bus fleet
- Entry Product
- No launch offer
- Evidence Gate
- OEM/tender accreditation, heavy facility and depot EVSE approval.
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Brand visibility is not a registration ranking
Nissan has an official Kampala service channel and commercial scans show imported EVs, but no authoritative units/share table was found [nissan_dealer] [automag_models].
Priority brands — no audited market shares located
| Technology | Brand | Units | Share of H1 2026 BEVs (%) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEV | Nissan | — | — | Leaf service relevance and official Motorcare Kampala presence [nissan_dealer]. |
| BEV/PHEV | BYD | — | — | Commercial availability signal; no authoritative registration ranking [automag_models]. |
| BEV | Tesla | — | — | Commercial import visibility only [automag_models]. |
| HEV | Toyota and other conventional hybrids | — | — | Large share of mixed electrified stock but excluded from plug-in pool [outlook_2024_urn]. |
| Electric bus | Kiira / Kayoola | — | — | Local OEM/bus ecosystem; separate heavy-fleet segment [kiira]. |
| BEV/PHEV | Other Chinese/Japanese used imports | — | — | Fragmented tool/parts risk; quantify from VIN extract. |
BEV
- Brand
- Nissan
- Units
- —
- Share of H1 2026 BEVs (%)
- —
- Source
- Leaf service relevance and official Motorcare Kampala presence [nissan_dealer].
BEV/PHEV
- Brand
- BYD
- Units
- —
- Share of H1 2026 BEVs (%)
- —
- Source
- Commercial availability signal; no authoritative registration ranking [automag_models].
BEV
- Brand
- Tesla
- Units
- —
- Share of H1 2026 BEVs (%)
- —
- Source
- Commercial import visibility only [automag_models].
HEV
- Brand
- Toyota and other conventional hybrids
- Units
- —
- Share of H1 2026 BEVs (%)
- —
- Source
- Large share of mixed electrified stock but excluded from plug-in pool [outlook_2024_urn].
Electric bus
- Brand
- Kiira / Kayoola
- Units
- —
- Share of H1 2026 BEVs (%)
- —
- Source
- Local OEM/bus ecosystem; separate heavy-fleet segment [kiira].
BEV/PHEV
- Brand
- Other Chinese/Japanese used imports
- Units
- —
- Share of H1 2026 BEVs (%)
- —
- Source
- Fragmented tool/parts risk; quantify from VIN extract.
Priority models
| Brand | Model | Powertrain | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan | Leaf | BEV | Priority used-import diagnostic platform; verify VIN population [nissan_dealer] [automag_models]. |
| BYD | Seagull / Dolphin-class imports | BEV | Commercial visibility; no units or share [automag_models]. |
| BYD | e2 / Atto / Tang family | BEV/PHEV by variant | VIN-specific capability required [automag_models]. |
| Tesla | Model 3 / Model Y imports | BEV | Low-volume premium import; software/parts constraints [automag_models]. |
| Kiira | Kayoola EVS | Electric bus | OEM/depot segment; excluded from car clinic [kiira]. |
| Other | Unranked used imports | BEV/PHEV | Registry/VIN extract required before tool purchase. |
Nissan
- Model
- Leaf
- Powertrain
- BEV
- Signal
- Priority used-import diagnostic platform; verify VIN population [nissan_dealer] [automag_models].
BYD
- Model
- Seagull / Dolphin-class imports
- Powertrain
- BEV
- Signal
- Commercial visibility; no units or share [automag_models].
BYD
- Model
- e2 / Atto / Tang family
- Powertrain
- BEV/PHEV by variant
- Signal
- VIN-specific capability required [automag_models].
Tesla
- Model
- Model 3 / Model Y imports
- Powertrain
- BEV
- Signal
- Low-volume premium import; software/parts constraints [automag_models].
Kiira
- Model
- Kayoola EVS
- Powertrain
- Electric bus
- Signal
- OEM/depot segment; excluded from car clinic [kiira].
Other
- Model
- Unranked used imports
- Powertrain
- BEV/PHEV
- Signal
- Registry/VIN extract required before tool purchase.
EVS enters a fragmented service ecosystem
OEM, independent, importer and motorcycle ecosystems already exist. EVS should compete on safety, evidence and fleet uptime—not unsupported pack work.
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Competitor map
| Competitor | Type | Footprint | Threat | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcare / Nissan Uganda | OEM-authorised channel | Kampala dealer/service presence | High for warranty Nissan vehicles | Refer warranty/pack cases; compete only on lawful non-warranty multi-brand work [nissan_dealer]. |
| Cardington Motors | Independent workshop | Kampala; advertises hybrid/electric service | Direct but capability unverified | Mystery-shop certifications, tools, safety, parts and turnaround [cardington]. |
Motorcare / Nissan Uganda
- Type
- OEM-authorised channel
- Footprint
- Kampala dealer/service presence
- Threat
- High for warranty Nissan vehicles
- Response
- Refer warranty/pack cases; compete only on lawful non-warranty multi-brand work [nissan_dealer].
Cardington Motors
- Type
- Independent workshop
- Footprint
- Kampala; advertises hybrid/electric service
- Threat
- Direct but capability unverified
- Response
- Mystery-shop certifications, tools, safety, parts and turnaround [cardington].
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Greater Kampala first, with no fixed-site commitment
The capital region concentrates fleets, regulators, importers, the verified public charger and OEM service signals.
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Priority regions
| Rank | Region | Rationale | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greater Kampala | Commercial, fleet, regulator, importer, OEM and verified public-charging concentration [ubc_charger] [nissan_dealer]. | Conditional partner clinic |
1
- Region
- Greater Kampala
- Rationale
- Commercial, fleet, regulator, importer, OEM and verified public-charging concentration [ubc_charger] [nissan_dealer].
- Mode
- Conditional partner clinic
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Incentives are conditional and mostly manufacturing-led
Historic fiscal measures support domestic EVs, charging equipment and manufacturers, but a repair clinic must not assume eligibility [sti_revolution] [ubc_ev_tax].
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Consumer incentives
| Instrument | Status | Implication |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic EV VAT/fiscal measures | FY2024/25 policy measures were announced for locally made EVs and charging equipment | Current 2026 eligibility, product origin and supplier treatment require URA/Gazette confirmation [sti_revolution]. |
| EV manufacturer stamp-duty relief | Manufacturer-focused and conditional | Not a general vehicle-owner or repair-bay benefit [ubc_ev_tax]. |
Domestic EV VAT/fiscal measures
- Status
- FY2024/25 policy measures were announced for locally made EVs and charging equipment
- Implication
- Current 2026 eligibility, product origin and supplier treatment require URA/Gazette confirmation [sti_revolution].
EV manufacturer stamp-duty relief
- Status
- Manufacturer-focused and conditional
- Implication
- Not a general vehicle-owner or repair-bay benefit [ubc_ev_tax].
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Business incentives
| Instrument | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|
| UIA investment licence and facilitation | Available subject to investor and capital eligibility; processing stated free | Use only if ownership/capital/activity qualifies [uia_facilitation] [uia_licence]. |
| Qualifying start-up tax holiday | UIA reports a three-year measure with conditions | No benefit in model before written URA advice [uia_startup]. |
UIA investment licence and facilitation
- Status
- Available subject to investor and capital eligibility; processing stated free
- Action
- Use only if ownership/capital/activity qualifies [uia_facilitation] [uia_licence].
Qualifying start-up tax holiday
- Status
- UIA reports a three-year measure with conditions
- Action
- No benefit in model before written URA advice [uia_startup].
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The 2026 VAT threshold is publicly conflicted
Parliament reported UGX300m while later reporting described an assented UGX250m threshold [parliament_vat] [monitor_vat]. Current URA/Gazette confirmation is mandatory; the model remains VAT-exclusive.
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Tax and customs baseline
| Tax | Rate | Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| VAT | 18% standard | Pilot values are VAT-exclusive; registration threshold is conflicted in 2026 reporting and needs current URA/Gazette confirmation [ura_vat] [pwc_vat] [parliament_vat] [monitor_vat]. |
| VAT registration threshold | UGX250m vs UGX300m public conflict | Do not rely on either figure until written URA/Gazette confirmation [parliament_vat] [monitor_vat] [kpmg_2026]. |
VAT
- Rate
- 18% standard
- Treatment
- Pilot values are VAT-exclusive; registration threshold is conflicted in 2026 reporting and needs current URA/Gazette confirmation [ura_vat] [pwc_vat] [parliament_vat] [monitor_vat].
VAT registration threshold
- Rate
- UGX250m vs UGX300m public conflict
- Treatment
- Do not rely on either figure until written URA/Gazette confirmation [parliament_vat] [monitor_vat] [kpmg_2026].
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High-voltage safety is the operating system
Only written-procedure, competent-person, rated-equipment and emergency-ready tasks are permitted.
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High-voltage controls
| Control | Required Evidence |
|---|---|
| Arrival triage | Refuse or segregate damaged, flooded, modified, thermal-event or unknown-state vehicles. |
| HV isolation and prove-dead | OEM procedure, lockout/tagout, rated PPE/tools, meter proving and second-person rule [iso_6469]. |
| Restricted work zone | Barriers, signage, key control, insulated rescue hook, eyewash/first aid and no lone HV work. |
| Lift and underbody | Model lift points, battery shielding, lift rating and documented inspection. |
| EVSE work | ERA/UEDCL/UNBS compliant protection, earthing, commissioning and permitted installer [era_permits] [iec_61851]. |
| Incident response | Fire access, outdoor isolation route, emergency contacts, drills and post-incident evidence [police_fire]. |
| Competency matrix | Technician × VIN × task authorisation, reassessment and near-miss register. |
Arrival triage
- Required Evidence
- Refuse or segregate damaged, flooded, modified, thermal-event or unknown-state vehicles.
HV isolation and prove-dead
- Required Evidence
- OEM procedure, lockout/tagout, rated PPE/tools, meter proving and second-person rule [iso_6469].
Restricted work zone
- Required Evidence
- Barriers, signage, key control, insulated rescue hook, eyewash/first aid and no lone HV work.
Lift and underbody
- Required Evidence
- Model lift points, battery shielding, lift rating and documented inspection.
EVSE work
- Required Evidence
- ERA/UEDCL/UNBS compliant protection, earthing, commissioning and permitted installer [era_permits] [iec_61851].
Incident response
- Required Evidence
- Fire access, outdoor isolation route, emergency contacts, drills and post-incident evidence [police_fire].
Competency matrix
- Required Evidence
- Technician × VIN × task authorisation, reassessment and near-miss register.
Traction-battery custody is a launch no-go
Uganda’s motorcycle swap network does not provide a lawful route for a four-wheel workshop to open, store, transport or repurpose packs [afema_uganda] [nema_regs].
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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 | Isolate arrival and activate OEM/insurer/fire route. |
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
- Isolate arrival and activate OEM/insurer/fire route.
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Launch only high-frequency, low-custody work
Diagnostics, inspections, wear items and fleet evidence fit the conditional clinic envelope.
Recommended service portfolio
| Phase | Service | Include | Exclude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conditional clinic | Digital health scan, warning-light and charging-fault triage | Supported top-20 VIN/task combinations | Unsupported coding, security bypass or pack opening. |
| Conditional clinic | Tyres, brakes, suspension, steering, bearings, HVAC/cabin and 12V | OEM procedures and documented inspection | Unsupported ADAS calibration. |
| Conditional clinic | Paid fleet baseline/PDI/preventive inspection | SLA, photos, fault evidence and defect plan | Statutory roadworthiness certification unless authorised. |
| Conditional clinic | Mobile low-voltage triage and recovery coordination | Safe 12V/charging checks | Roadside HV pack intervention. |
| Later | EVSE inspection/maintenance | Only with ERA/UEDCL/UNBS approvals and competent installers | Unlicensed public charging or energy resale. |
| Separate venture | Electric motorcycle service | Only with dedicated battery/tool/commercial case | Cross-subsidy from four-wheel clinic. |
| Hold | Traction-pack removal/opening/module repair/storage/repurposing | None | All until hard approvals and a separate business case. |
Conditional clinic
- Service
- Digital health scan, warning-light and charging-fault triage
- Include
- Supported top-20 VIN/task combinations
- Exclude
- Unsupported coding, security bypass or pack opening.
Conditional clinic
- Service
- Tyres, brakes, suspension, steering, bearings, HVAC/cabin and 12V
- Include
- OEM procedures and documented inspection
- Exclude
- Unsupported ADAS calibration.
Conditional clinic
- Service
- Paid fleet baseline/PDI/preventive inspection
- Include
- SLA, photos, fault evidence and defect plan
- Exclude
- Statutory roadworthiness certification unless authorised.
Conditional clinic
- Service
- Mobile low-voltage triage and recovery coordination
- Include
- Safe 12V/charging checks
- Exclude
- Roadside HV pack intervention.
Later
- Service
- EVSE inspection/maintenance
- Include
- Only with ERA/UEDCL/UNBS approvals and competent installers
- Exclude
- Unlicensed public charging or energy resale.
Separate venture
- Service
- Electric motorcycle service
- Include
- Only with dedicated battery/tool/commercial case
- Exclude
- Cross-subsidy from four-wheel clinic.
Hold
- Service
- Traction-pack removal/opening/module repair/storage/repurposing
- Include
- None
- Exclude
- All until hard approvals and a separate business case.
A scheduled partner clinic protects learning capital
Use an existing licensed Greater Kampala operator, capped tools and an EVS operating standard; do not create a new permanent cost base.
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Operating model
| Element | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Entry vehicle | Management agreement with an existing licensed Greater Kampala workshop; no standalone site. |
| Format | Monthly/quarterly partner clinic plus mobile fleet inspections until registry and utilisation gates prove scale. |
| Premises | One segregated partner bay when booked; no property, long lease or greenfield build. |
| Brand | EVS safety, audit, tooling and customer-evidence standard; Ugandan operator of record. |
| Commercial | Fleet-first paid inspections plus owner bookings; no free diagnostic campaign. |
| Technology | Lawful top-20 VIN/task coverage, evidence-linked job cards and PDPO controls. |
| Parts | Order against paid diagnosis; no speculative battery/electronics inventory. |
| Franchise | Option only after 90-day and 12-month evidence; no master franchise now. |
| Battery | Referral/isolation protocol only; no custody or repair. |
Entry vehicle
- Recommendation
- Management agreement with an existing licensed Greater Kampala workshop; no standalone site.
Format
- Recommendation
- Monthly/quarterly partner clinic plus mobile fleet inspections until registry and utilisation gates prove scale.
Premises
- Recommendation
- One segregated partner bay when booked; no property, long lease or greenfield build.
Brand
- Recommendation
- EVS safety, audit, tooling and customer-evidence standard; Ugandan operator of record.
Commercial
- Recommendation
- Fleet-first paid inspections plus owner bookings; no free diagnostic campaign.
Technology
- Recommendation
- Lawful top-20 VIN/task coverage, evidence-linked job cards and PDPO controls.
Parts
- Recommendation
- Order against paid diagnosis; no speculative battery/electronics inventory.
Franchise
- Recommendation
- Option only after 90-day and 12-month evidence; no master franchise now.
Battery
- Recommendation
- Referral/isolation protocol only; no custody or repair.
Economics work only after the 300-active registry gate
Base steady state assumes 120 jobs, UGX400k ARO, 62% gross margin and UGX24m fixed opex. These are EVS assumptions and exceed the current proxy SAM, so they are conditional on gate passage.
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Conditional Greater Kampala clinic EBITDA
UGX; EVS assumptions after registry gate.
Cautious-12,450,000
Base5,760,000
HighBase case22,500,000
Annual Greater Kampala partner-clinic economics — UGX
| Scenario | Jobs | ARO UGX | Revenue UGX | Gross Margin Pct | Gross Profit UGX | Opex UGX | Ebitda UGX | Payback Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cautious | 60 | 350,000 | 21,000,000 | 55 | 11,550,000 | 24,000,000 | -12,450,000 | — |
Cautious
- Jobs
- 60
- ARO UGX
- 350,000
- Revenue UGX
- 21,000,000
- Gross Margin Pct
- 55
- Gross Profit UGX
- 11,550,000
- Opex UGX
- 24,000,000
- Ebitda UGX
- -12,450,000
- Payback Years
- —
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90-day economics — UGX
| Scenario | Jobs 90d | Revenue UGX | Gross Profit UGX | Opex UGX | Ebitda UGX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cautious | 15 | 5,250,000 | 2,887,500 | 6,000,000 | -3,112,500 |
Cautious
- Jobs 90d
- 15
- Revenue UGX
- 5,250,000
- Gross Profit UGX
- 2,887,500
- Opex UGX
- 6,000,000
- Ebitda UGX
- -3,112,500
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Denominator error and utilisation dominate investment risk
The largest failure mode is treating mixed hybrids, motorcycles, swap stations or production as serviceable passenger-car demand.
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Risks and mitigations
| Risk | Likelihood | Impact | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed hybrid stock mistaken for plug-in TAM | High | High | Exclude 90% conventional hybrids; obtain class/status registry extract [outlook_2024_urn]. |
| Rounded 8%/2% shares create proxy error | High | Medium | Treat 113 as approximate; never market it as official stock. |
| Motorcycles/swap stations inflate four-wheel opportunity | High | High | Separate E2W stock, swap stations, buses, production and cars. |
| Unsupported imported model/tool fragmentation | High | High | Top-20 VIN/task matrix and refuse unsupported functions. |
| Parts, import and FX delays | High | High | Paid diagnosis, customer approval, lawful dual sourcing and low inventory. |
| OEM/warranty conflict | Medium | High | Written scope, disclosure and referral to authorised channel. |
| Charger/swap count or uptime overstated | High | Medium | Field-audit four-wheel sites separately from motorcycle swap points. |
| VAT threshold and EV-incentive uncertainty | High | Medium | Written URA/Gazette position; zero incentive in model [parliament_vat] [monitor_vat]. |
| HV/fire/battery incident | Low | Critical | No pack work, strict triage, prove-dead, isolation, drills and insurance. |
| Low paid utilisation | High | High | 300-active registry gate and 30 paid bookings before capex; stop at day 90. |
Mixed hybrid stock mistaken for plug-in TAM
- Likelihood
- High
- Impact
- High
- Mitigation
- Exclude 90% conventional hybrids; obtain class/status registry extract [outlook_2024_urn].
Rounded 8%/2% shares create proxy error
- Likelihood
- High
- Impact
- Medium
- Mitigation
- Treat 113 as approximate; never market it as official stock.
Motorcycles/swap stations inflate four-wheel opportunity
- Likelihood
- High
- Impact
- High
- Mitigation
- Separate E2W stock, swap stations, buses, production and cars.
Unsupported imported model/tool fragmentation
- Likelihood
- High
- Impact
- High
- Mitigation
- Top-20 VIN/task matrix and refuse unsupported functions.
Parts, import and FX delays
- Likelihood
- High
- Impact
- High
- Mitigation
- Paid diagnosis, customer approval, lawful dual sourcing and low inventory.
OEM/warranty conflict
- Likelihood
- Medium
- Impact
- High
- Mitigation
- Written scope, disclosure and referral to authorised channel.
Charger/swap count or uptime overstated
- Likelihood
- High
- Impact
- Medium
- Mitigation
- Field-audit four-wheel sites separately from motorcycle swap points.
VAT threshold and EV-incentive uncertainty
- Likelihood
- High
- Impact
- Medium
- Mitigation
- Written URA/Gazette position; zero incentive in model [parliament_vat] [monitor_vat].
HV/fire/battery incident
- Likelihood
- Low
- Impact
- Critical
- Mitigation
- No pack work, strict triage, prove-dead, isolation, drills and insurance.
Low paid utilisation
- Likelihood
- High
- Impact
- High
- Mitigation
- 300-active registry gate and 30 paid bookings before capex; stop at day 90.
90 days from registry truth to paid proof
The sequence prevents premises, tools and inventory from preceding evidence.
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90-day entry plan
| Days | Objective | Actions | Owner | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–15 | Establish registry truth | Obtain current Greater Kampala extract by powertrain, class, active status, first registration, make/model and lawful VIN sampling. | Country lead + data counsel | Dated plug-in registry and definition memo. |
0–15
- Objective
- Establish registry truth
- Actions
- Obtain current Greater Kampala extract by powertrain, class, active status, first registration, make/model and lawful VIN sampling.
- Owner
- Country lead + data counsel
- Deliverable
- Dated plug-in registry and definition memo.
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Explicit go / no-go gates
Failure stops or redesigns the clinic; thresholds are not diluted.
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Go / no-go gates
| Gate | Go | No-Go |
|---|---|---|
| Registry | At least 300 active passenger/light-commercial BEVs/PHEVs in Greater Kampala, with class/status/first-registration and make/model separated. | Only the 1,127 mixed stock, rounded proxy, all-class, motorcycle, bus, production or pipeline counts are available. |
Registry
- Go
- At least 300 active passenger/light-commercial BEVs/PHEVs in Greater Kampala, with class/status/first-registration and make/model separated.
- No-Go
- Only the 1,127 mixed stock, rounded proxy, all-class, motorcycle, bus, production or pipeline counts are available.
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Methodology
The report prioritises current Ugandan sources, preserves definitions and exposes every EVS assumption.
Methodology
| Step | Method |
|---|---|
| 1. Geography control | Ledger rank 113 locked before research; exactly one geography processed. |
| 2. Source hierarchy | Ugandan government/regulator/OEM sources first; industry, professional and commercial claims labelled. |
| 3. Definition control | BEV, PHEV, conventional HEV, bus, motorcycle, mixed stock, site, connector and swap station remain separate. |
| 4. History | 2019 and 2024 mixed-stock points are not described as a plug-in sales series. |
| 5. Plug-in proxy | 1,127 × rounded 8% BEV + 2% PHEV = approximately 113; uncertainty is explicit. |
| 6. Current serviceable pool | 113 × 90% active × 75% Greater Kampala × 60% independent reach × 1.20 events × UGX400k ARO. |
| 7. Forecasts | 15%/25%/35% five-year planning growth applied to the approximate 2024 plug-in proxy; not official forecasts. |
| 8. Pilot threshold | Permanent-centre no-go; clinic may launch only after a registry proves 300 active Greater Kampala BEV/PHEVs. |
| 9. Economics | Jobs × ARO = revenue; revenue × gross margin = gross profit; gross profit − fixed opex = EBITDA; capex/positive EBITDA = simple payback. |
| 10. Currency and tax | Nominal UGX, VAT-exclusive; no grant, tax benefit, FX, financing, working capital, depreciation or owner tax included. |
| 11. Validation | JSON reparse, required sections, dataset references, source IDs, calculations, branding, residue and go/no-go checks. |
| 12. Decision rule | Executable SOM is zero until every launch gate passes; one serious HV/fire incident overrides commercial results. |
1. Geography control
- Method
- Ledger rank 113 locked before research; exactly one geography processed.
2. Source hierarchy
- Method
- Ugandan government/regulator/OEM sources first; industry, professional and commercial claims labelled.
3. Definition control
- Method
- BEV, PHEV, conventional HEV, bus, motorcycle, mixed stock, site, connector and swap station remain separate.
4. History
- Method
- 2019 and 2024 mixed-stock points are not described as a plug-in sales series.
5. Plug-in proxy
- Method
- 1,127 × rounded 8% BEV + 2% PHEV = approximately 113; uncertainty is explicit.
6. Current serviceable pool
- Method
- 113 × 90% active × 75% Greater Kampala × 60% independent reach × 1.20 events × UGX400k ARO.
7. Forecasts
- Method
- 15%/25%/35% five-year planning growth applied to the approximate 2024 plug-in proxy; not official forecasts.
8. Pilot threshold
- Method
- Permanent-centre no-go; clinic may launch only after a registry proves 300 active Greater Kampala BEV/PHEVs.
9. Economics
- Method
- Jobs × ARO = revenue; revenue × gross margin = gross profit; gross profit − fixed opex = EBITDA; capex/positive EBITDA = simple payback.
10. Currency and tax
- Method
- Nominal UGX, VAT-exclusive; no grant, tax benefit, FX, financing, working capital, depreciation or owner tax included.
11. Validation
- Method
- JSON reparse, required sections, dataset references, source IDs, calculations, branding, residue and go/no-go checks.
12. Decision rule
- Method
- Executable SOM is zero until every launch gate passes; one serious HV/fire incident overrides commercial results.
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Final decision
NO-GO: standalone centre, territory sale, speculative inventory, traction-battery work or unlicensed charging. CONDITIONAL GO: registry/legal diligence and one booked Greater Kampala partner clinic only after every hard gate passes. Reassess after the 90-day paid gate.
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