Juba EV Fleet

Your new car charges like a phone, and never leaves you stranded

The Geely Galaxy Zhanjian 700 and the Zeekr 9X are plug-in hybrids. The battery covers everyday driving around Juba. When it runs low, the petrol engine takes over by itself and you keep moving.

Meet your car Read the answers
Geely Galaxy Zhanjian 700 in green, a boxy off-road SUV
Geely Galaxy Zhanjian 700Five-seat off-roader for field and upcountry work
Black Zeekr 9X on a dusty savanna road
Zeekr 9XSix-seat executive SUV for official transport

Meet your car

Two vehicles, chosen for different jobs. Both drive on electricity first and carry a petrol engine as backup, so neither depends on a charger being nearby.

    Full specifications

    How far you can go from Juba

    On battery On petrol after the battery runs low

    Ranges are manufacturer CLTC figures on a full battery and full tank. With air-conditioning and highway speeds, expect roughly a third less. Town distances are approximate one-way road distances from Juba.

    The questions people ask first

    Switching to an electric car raises fair questions, especially in a city where the power goes off. Here are straight answers.

    What if the battery runs out on the road?

    Nothing dramatic happens. The car switches to its petrol engine automatically and keeps driving. Refuel at any fuel station and plug in again when convenient. You cannot be stranded by an empty battery in these cars.

    What happens during Juba power cuts?

    Charging sites are being built with their own solar panels and battery storage, so they keep working when the grid goes off. Home chargers come with a battery option that covers evening cuts. Charging resumes by itself once power returns.

    How long does charging take?

    At home or the office, a few hours while the car is parked anyway. At a fast-charging hub, about 15 minutes adds most of a day's driving. The table below has the times for each car.

    Is it safe in heat, dust and rain?

    Yes. Chargers are specified for 45°C heat, sealed against dust and water, and installed under shade. Before any power flows, the charger tests the cable for faults and the car locks the plug in place. Charging in the rain is normal and safe.

    Can I travel upcountry?

    Yes, with no planning needed. On long trips the car uses battery first, then petrol. Charging stations are also planned along main routes in towns such as Nimule, Torit, Yei, Bor and Wau.

    Who pays for the electricity?

    Every charger works with a prepaid charging card. Your employer or you top it up in advance, and each session is deducted from the balance. Check your balance and top up before it runs low.

    Charge where you already park

    Most charging happens while the car is standing still anyway: overnight at home and during the working day at the office. Fast hubs are there for when you need speed. Times are for 20% to 80%, the range most people use day to day.

    Where you chargeCharger powerZhanjian 700Zeekr 9X
    At homeA wall charger fills the car overnight. A home battery option keeps it running through evening cuts.
    		 7–11 kW3–4 hours4–6 hours
    Office solar carportAt Parliament and ministry compounds. Shades the car and charges it from sunshine while you work.
    		 11 kWAbout 3 hoursAbout 4 hours
    Office quick chargerFor a top-up between meetings without leaving the compound.
    		 60 kWAbout 30 minutesAbout 45 minutes
    Fast hubs in JubaAcross the city, backed by on-site batteries so they run through power cuts.
    		 160 kW12–15 minutesAbout 18 minutes
    On the roadSolar-powered stations in key towns, plus mobile charging units for state events and breakdowns.
    		 VariesPlanned for main routes upcountry

    A typical day

    For most officials, charging fits around the day without any extra stops.

    1. Morning

      Leave home with a battery charged overnight. City trips run on electricity: quiet, smooth, no fuel used.

    2. Working day

      Plug in under the office solar carport. The sun charges the car while it waits in the shade.

    3. Unplanned trip

      Stop at a fast hub for 15 minutes, or simply drive on. The petrol engine covers the gap.

    4. Evening power cut

      The home battery carries the charger. The Zeekr 9X can also power lights and fans from its 6 kW outlet.

    5. Overnight

      Charging finishes by itself. The car is ready again by morning.

    How to charge, in four steps

    It works the same at home, at the office and at a fast hub.

    1. Park and plug in

      Open the charging flap and push the connector in until it clicks. The car locks it in place.

    2. Tap your prepaid card

      Hold your charging card to the reader. The cost is deducted from its balance.

    3. Let it work

      The charger runs safety checks, then starts. Progress shows on the charger screen and in the car.

    4. Stop and unplug

      Tap the card again or stop from the car. The plug unlocks and the session is logged.

    • Plug in whenever you park at home or the office. Small, regular top-ups are best for the battery.
    • Use fast hubs when you need speed. Slower charging at home and work costs the least.
    • Charge to full before a long trip upcountry to get the most electric driving.
    • Park in the shade when you can. Batteries, like people, prefer it cooler.

    Help is a phone call away

    A Juba-based team monitors every charger and keeps spare parts in the city. Faults in Juba are fixed within 24 hours, and within 72 hours upcountry.

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