Implementation Timeline
Zolair Energy Solutions has developed a comprehensive implementation plan to deploy 10,000 e-tricycles and establish a nationwide battery swapping network by Q1 2026. This timeline outlines our key milestones, deliverables, and targets for the next 24 months.
Detailed Implementation Timeline
Initial Deployment Milestone 1
• Establish first 20 battery swapping stations in Lagos
• Deploy initial 500 e-tricycles to pre-order customers
• Complete driver training program for first cohort
• Finalize partnerships with 3 major tricycle associations
Lagos Expansion Milestone 2
• Scale to 50 swapping stations across Lagos
• Reach 2,000 e-tricycles in operation
• Establish central maintenance hub
• Launch mobile app for drivers with real-time station status
Multi-City Expansion Milestone 3
• Launch operations in Abuja and Port Harcourt
• Deploy 30 stations across these new cities
• Reach 4,000 e-tricycles in operation nationwide
• Establish regional battery production facility
• Complete first carbon credit certification
Secondary Cities Milestone 4
• Expand to 4 additional Nigerian cities
• Reach 120 swapping stations nationwide
• Deploy 6,000 e-tricycles in operation
• Launch fleet management platform for operators
• Begin pilot operations in Ghana
Network Optimization Milestone 5
• Increase station density in high-demand areas
• Reach 160 swapping stations nationwide
• Deploy 8,000 e-tricycles in operation
• Implement predictive maintenance system
• Launch enhanced battery management system
Full Scale Operation Milestone 6
• Complete nationwide network of 200+ stations
• Reach 10,000 e-tricycles in operation
• Achieve full operational capacity at battery production facility
• Launch operations in Kenya
• Begin development of next-generation battery technology
Key Success Factors
- Strategic Station Placement: Locations selected based on traffic patterns, driver routes, and proximity to commercial hubs
- Driver Onboarding: Comprehensive training program and transition support for drivers switching from gasoline to electric
- Supply Chain Management: Robust logistics for battery distribution, maintenance, and replacement
- Quality Control: Rigorous testing and monitoring of battery performance and safety
- Community Engagement: Partnerships with driver associations, local governments, and community organizations
Risk Mitigation
- Supply Chain Disruptions: Multiple suppliers for critical components and local assembly to reduce import dependencies
- Regulatory Changes: Active engagement with regulatory bodies and compliance with emerging e-mobility standards
- Grid Reliability: Solar integration at swapping stations to ensure operation during power outages
- Market Adoption: Phased rollout with continuous feedback loops to refine value proposition
- Technology Performance: Extensive field testing and iterative improvements to battery and swapping technology