Kemet Automotive
Building an African electric mobility industry
KEMET Automotive designs and assembles electric vehicles adapted to African needs. With the GEZO, our first model, we combine local engineering, controlled production, and a regional ecosystem to accelerate a sustainable, accessible, and industrial-scale electric transition.

GEZO
120 km range (real-world autonomy)
Optimized battery ensures reliable autonomy for African urban mobility.
Reinforced modular chassis
Durable chassis supports heavy loads, safe African road conditions.
Battery swapping & fast charging compatibility
Interchangeable batteries enable fast charging, minimize fleet downtime.
IoT-enabled predictive maintenance
Sensors monitor health, reduce breakdowns, optimize maintenance costs.
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About Us
Kemet Ecosystem
Kemet Automotive builds a local electric mobility ecosystem, covering the entire value chain from design and engineering to manufacturing and deployment.
By integrating technology, industrial know-how, and local expertise, Kemet delivers sustainable mobility solutions adapted to real urban needs.
GEZO
Designed to last. Engineered for Africa
Every KEMET vehicle is designed with a clear objective: combine robust materials, intelligent engineering and purposeful design to deliver reliable, efficient and durable electric mobility adapted to real-world African conditions.
From material selection to final assembly, each component is optimized for performance, safety, manufacturability and long-term use.
- Robust structure
- Modular design
- Local & durable
- Climate-ready materials
- Optimized performance
- Driver-centered ergonomics
Key Figures
Kemet Impact
1000 +
tonnes of CO₂ avoided per year by replacing thermal tricycles with electric GEZO vehicles (B2B fleets).
70 %
of women trained in design & engineering programs. A concrete lever for the inclusion of women in engineering and the African automotive industry.
2000 +
Direct and indirect jobs created by assembly site. Engineering, assembly, maintenance, logistics, training and related services.
40 %
Up to 40% reduction in operating costs for drivers and fleets. Thanks to electric power, battery swapping and predictive maintenance (vs. internal combustion tricycles).
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Our Team
Kemet Team
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Rui Mendes Da Silva
Cofounder & CEO
Nissi Ogulu
Cofounder & CEO
Olayinka Arose Adeogun
Chief legal officer
Kojo Afful
Financial advisor
Lini Badji
Automotive expert & engineering advisor
Jonathan Kasumba
Head of automotive design
Nestor Mbogni
Head of hardware & software
Patrick Amedivlo
Brand manager
Guy Charles Naki
3D artist





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