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By Moses Akaigwe
JéGO Technologies Inc. has officially introduced its new high-intelligence electric vehicle, the JéGO Zero Carbon, into the Nigerian market—marking a major advancement in the nation’s transition toward clean, reliable and intelligent mobility.
The EV was unveiled by JéGO founder and CEO, Frederick Akpoghene, during the fifth International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (ICAIR) at the University of Lagos, reinforcing the company’s mission to create Africa-focused transportation solutions designed for real African conditions.
Engineered for Nigeria’s roads
Akpoghene reiterated that the Zero Carbon was intentionally designed for Nigeria’s diverse and often challenging terrain.
To prove this, the JéGO team conducted a 505 km real-world endurance trip — from Ajah (Lagos) to Osun State back to Ajah, Lagos — all completed on a single charge.
Key performance highlights during the journey included navigated steep, muddy slopes after rainfall, passed through rural villages and unpaved roads, maneuvered effortlessly through tight, pothole-filled corners using its 360° surround cameras, surpassed combustion vehicles that got stuck or turned back, and maintained stability, traction and cooling across all conditions.
Inside the cabin, the built-in mini-fridge (holding up to four bottles) kept the team hydrated, turning the EV into “an office on wheels” throughout the long-distance trip.
Driven by Nigeria Police officer
One of the most remarkable aspects of the endurance test was that the entire trip—Lagos to Osun and back—was driven by a serving Nigeria Police officer, Officer Ebenezer.
This wasn’t an escort. It wasn’t supervision either. He was behind the wheel from start to finish.
His flawless handling of the vehicle provided real-world validation that law enforcement officers can adopt EVs seamlessly, the Zero Carbon is suitable for security patrols, rapid response teams, and government duty, and EVs can meet the operational demands of police and first responders, even across long distances and mixed terrains
Officer Ebenezer’s testimony affirmed the vehicle’s durability, comfort, and safety under conditions typical of national policing routes.
EVs for everyday Nigerians
The journey was undertaken following an invitation from JéGO’s solar and clean-energy partners, PAM, to their Net Zero Village in Osun State.
The goal was to demonstrate that electric vehicles are not reserved for elites.
“JéGO EVs are for everyday Nigerians — young founders, businesswomen and men, government workers, first responders, and the police force,” — Frederick Akpoghene.
Local residents, engineers, climate activists, and youth innovators explored the Zero Carbon firsthand, many expressing excitement about EVs finally being designed to fit Nigerian realities.
Osun govt. officials amazed
JéGO also met with members of the Osun State Government, who were stunned that:
an EV could travel such a long distance, navigate rural, muddy, and unpaved roads, and complete a same-day return journey without needing a recharge
When asked how the team planned to return to Lagos, the answer came confidently:
“Our police driver will take us back.”
And he did—smoothly and safely.
This reinforced the Zero Carbon as a strong candidate for state-level mobility, inter-agency logistics, security operations, and community policing.
JéGO’s EV, energy factory coming
Following the successful demonstration, JéGO confirmed that it is now preparing to build its first clean-energy and electric vehicle factory in Nigeria.
The company revealed that multiple states have already approached JéGO with offers that include:
Land allocation, industrial incentives,tax support, local workforce collaboration, and long-term partnership frameworks,
The factory will support: local EV assembly,SKD/CKD operations, powerPod and battery production, EV servicing and diagnostics, job creation across engineering, manufacturing, and logistics, and export potential across West Africa
Akpoghene stated that the final state selection will be based on infrastructure readiness, energy accessibility, logistics corridors, and government partnership strength.
Performance-Driven
The Zero Carbon features 505 km driving range, 360° surround-view cameras for blind-spot elimination, hill-assist and traction control, anti-skid systems for wet or muddy roads, high-output LED lighting for rural driving, intelligent Battery Management System, regenerative braking, and strong AC and cooling systems
