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Car dealers ready to test Jamaica''s readiness for full electric ...

The full-EV version being tested by the 83-year-old car dealership pushes Jamaica a notch beyond the EV variants the country now imports. Over the past five years, Stewart''s Auto and one of its biggest competitors, ATL Automotive, has been marketing plug-in hybrid vehicles, or PHEVs, through luxury brands Mercedes Benz C350e and …

Gov''t Lowers Duty on Electric Vehicles

The Full Story. The import duty on electric vehicles has been reduced from 30 per cent to 10 per cent, and purchasers of those vehicles will not have to pay licence fees over the next five years. The House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 19) approved the Customs Tariff (Revision) (Amendment) (No. 2), Resolution, 2022, and the …

Fiscal incentives coming for electric vehicles

Jamaica''s push for the use of more electric vehicles (EVs) in the country has got a significant boost with the announcement that the Government is developing a fiscal incentive regime to develop ...

Import duty reduced, licence fee removed for electric vehicles

The import duty on electric vehicles has been reduced from 30 per cent to 10 per cent and purchasers will not have to pay motor vehicle licence fees over the next five years. This was made possible when the House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the Customs Tariff (Revision) (Amendment) (No. 2), Resolution, 2022, and the …

Achieving 2030 electric vehicle goal will be a challenge

EVs are simply the least-cost driving solution," Vaz said. "Ultimately, achieving these targets without public and private sector willingness to purchase EVs to replace ageing internal combustion vehicles will be a challenge," he added. But Fahle believes Jamaica should also look to other modes of transportation to augment its EV …

Jamaica''s electric vehicle market set to take off

The IDB has estimated that if Jamaica was to electrify around 15% of its private and public fleets, the economy would benefit from approximately 2% of the GDP. EV sales are booming globally with an over 40% increase in 2020 compared to 2019, bringing to the total stock to over 10 million, the IEA''s latest EV Outlook indicates.

Cabinet signs off on electric vehicle policy

Cabinet signs off on electric vehicle policy. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Daryl Vaz (left) and his opposition counterpart Phillip Paulwell in discussion at the launch of Road Safety Month on June 8, 2022. – Rudolph Brown photo. Christopher Serju, Senior Gleaner Writer. The long-awaited Electric Vehicle Mobility Policy is ...

More electric vehicles for Jamaica | World News

Jamaica plans to introduce more electric vehicles (EV), according to Director of Corporate Planning and Performance Management at the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Zahra Oliphant.

Electric Vehicle Policy Message from the Minister of Science, …

Figure 11: Vehicle fleet in Jamaica through the years (2015-2020). _____ 13 Figure 12: Leading vehicle import countries to Jamaica in 2019. Figure 13: Leading components import countries ... believed that the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in …

JPS Electric Mobility

When there was still only a handful of electric vehicles on the island, JPS piloted the installation of public EV charging infrastructure. Since 2021, when we officially launched our first Charge ''N Go public EV charger, we have been rolling out charging stations across the island, in anticipation of the inevitable increase in EV ownership.

Driving EV market growth in the Caribbean

Mark Kirkland | Driving EV market growth in the Caribbean. At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for 2.5 per cent of car sales worldwide, with over 2.2 million vehicles sold. The current estimation of the number of EVs on the road worldwide is about 16 million. Though a relatively insignificant decimal ...

Thinking about buying an EV? Here''s why it''s ...

Statista Research Service recorded over 10,000 battery electric vehicles (BEV) and 9,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in 2021. Barbados, the Caribbean''s electric vehicle forerunner ...

JPS Charge ''n Go

Introducing JPS Charge ''n Go – A developing network of EV charging stations. The world is changing rapidly. More countries are shifting from fossil fuel powered vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). Jamaica is doing the same and we stand in support of that shift, for our environment and for our future. Download The Charge Lab App.

Work in progress for introduction of electric vehicles | News

Cabinet has approved the strategic framework for electric mobility, which will guide the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) in Jamaica. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 10.

Strategic Framework Developed to Guide Introduction of Electric …

The Council will give oversight and review any policies, legislation and regulations related to the deployment of EVs in Jamaica, and comment and provide feedback on matters relating to safety and suitability of EV technologies contemplated for the country.

Electric Cars in Jamaica | Flash Motors

Guyana''s first electric vehicle charging stations expected in four months. Electric Cars and EV charging stations in Jamaica with Flash Motors. We are helping automobile dealerships transition to electric vehicles. Providing sales and service training to dealership staff, financing inventory, and large fleet projects.

Jamaica aims to become leader in electric vehicle ownership

Jamaica is lagging behind in the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) when compared to other countries in the Caribbean island, but a government consultant has signalled that the country will be taking over the lead in the region soon. ... "But based on the data we have received from Tax Administration Jamaica in 2018, only 10 EVs were ...

Work In Progress For Introduction Of Electric Vehicles – Jamaica ...

Cabinet has approved the strategic framework for electric mobility, which will guide the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) in Jamaica. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 10. "We are now …

Flash Motors, Jamaica''s First Electric Vehicle Company, Formally ...

Jamaica''s first and only dedicated electric vehicle (EV) company Flash Motors Company Limited has been formally launched. Flash Motors says it will supply a full suite of best-in-class EVs, EV service equipment, and charging network solutions across the Caribbean. The Jamaican launch comes as the global auto industry is currently in ...

Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Electric Vehicle (EV) Trial Program …

The Government''s Electric Vehicle (EV) Trial programme, now under way, will assist in converting many state-owned fleets to EVs. Prime Minister Andrew Holness made the announcement while emphasising that this comes as the Electric Mobility Policy for the public transportation sector has been completed. He was speaking at a ceremony to …

Electrifying the Caribbean: Plugging in Electric Vehicles

Electric mobility is gaining momentum in the Caribbean region as governments implement incentives to reduce carbon emissions and electrify the transport sector. The Caribbean can benefit up to US$2.2 billion in fuel savings by switching to EVs over the next 20 years. As such, governments are fostering partnerships with utilities and …

Electric Vehicles In Jamaica – An Economical Option

Most Popular Cars in Jamaica; 5 Best-Selling Japanese Cars in Jamaica; And when we have a battery driving the electric motors powering the fuel efficiency for EV (electric vehicle), the conversation changes greatly. Based on the distance travelled, the car manufacturers can list the efficiency.

Electric Vehicle Council Established

An Electric Vehicle (EV) Council has been established to oversee a consultative process on the introduction of electromobility. This was disclosed by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during his contribution to the 2021/2022 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 18. Mr. Vaz said the Council will give ...

Gov''t Lowers Duty on Electric Vehicles

The Full Story. The import duty on electric vehicles has been reduced from 30 per cent to 10 per cent, and purchasers of those vehicles will not have to pay licence fees over the next five years. The …

The Most Common Myths about Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicles, or EVs for short, have gained popularity among drivers worldwide, especially those seeking smoother driving experiences and wanting a cost-effective and eco-friendly form of transportation. ... Jamaica''s charging station landscape is growing with the infrastructure provided by the JPS Charge ''n Go network and the Evergo ...

EVs seen as likely to remain more costly for Jamaicans

The cost of owning electric vehicles, or EVs, hovers at about 10 per cent higher than petrol-powered cars, which creates a barrier for their adoption in Jamaica, ... Officially, there are 10 registered electric vehicles in Jamaica, but the number is expected to grow each year. The current number pales in comparison to Barbados with more than ...

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