Kemet Automotive Announces Vision for Sustainable Mobility in Africa as Company Moves Toward Production With 10,000+ Pre-Orders

Sunday Ehigiator

Kemet Automotive, a Pan-African electric vehicle (EV) company, has announced a major step in its mission to redefine mobility across Africa. The company has unveiled its updated design direction and confirmed its move into production, supported by more than 10,000 pre-orders from customers across the continent.

“Kemet is building vehicles that inspire pride and deliver real performance,” said Nissi Ogulu, Co-CEO and Co-Founder. “We want Africans to see that world-class innovation can come from here — and lead globally.”

Led by Ogulu, Kemet’s design approach—called Functional Sculpting—prioritises durability, emotional connection, and timeless form. The company is engineering vehicles built for Africa’s varied terrains while reflecting the identity, culture, and aspirations of the people who will drive them.

Kemet’s mission extends beyond vehicle production. Its strategy focuses on: Building thousands of jobs across manufacturing, supply chain, and technology, driving industrialisation through localised production and capability building, strengthening the African economy by reducing reliance on imported vehicles, advancing sustainability with clean energy transportation that reduces emissions and creating ownership of Africa’s future in global automotive innovation

Kemet aims to become one of the continent’s first globally competitive automotive manufacturers — a demonstration of what is possible when Africa builds for itself.

Following the debut of its first vehicle design, Kemet has secured 10,000+ pre-orders, signalling strong consumer confidence and accelerating EV adoption across Africa. This traction reflects the continent’s shift toward sustainable mobility and the growing demand for reliable, locally built transportation solutions.

To support long-term growth, Kemet Automotive has formed a strategic partnership with Africa Design School (ADS) in Cotonou, Benin. Together, they will: Train emerging designers and engineers, create new career pathways in mobility, design, and technology and build a pipeline of innovation grounded in African identity

This collaboration strengthens regional design capability and positions Africa to shape its role in the global EV industry.

With Africa expected to reach 1.4 billion urban residents by 2050, demand for sustainable transportation will expand sharply. Kemet’s localized production model positions the company to lead this multi-billion-dollar opportunity.

As Kemet advances toward production, the company is engaging investors and partners committed to building clean, connected mobility solutions for African markets.