VIVOPOWER’S TEMBO SECURES 200 TUSKERS WORTH US$10M
VivoPower's subsidiary, Tembo, has secured a minimum of 200 Tembo Tuskers, its full electric pickup utility vehicle, for Australia and New Zealand markets by February 2026. This follows strong interest at an Australian mining trade show and a notable pickup truck market value of US$700m in May 2024. The Tuskers offer left and right-hand configurations, single and dual cab options, a 330 km range, 1-tonne payload, and 750 kg unbraked towing capacity, priced 15% below competitors. Tembo plans to expand into new markets, enhancing its offerings to B2B customers with both electric vehicles and conversions.
- Tembo secured a minimum of 200 Tuskers for Australia and New Zealand markets worth US$10M.
- Australian pickup truck sales in May 2024 reached approximately US$700m.
- The Tembo Tuskers are priced 15% below comparable electric utility vehicles.
- Tuskers offer a base range of 330 kilometers, a payload capacity of 1 tonne, and an unbraked towing capacity of 750 kilograms.
- Strong interest and demand for Tuskers at Australian mining trade show.
- Tembo plans to accelerate entry into other markets including UAE, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Canada.
- Expanded offering includes both full electric utility vehicles and conversion of existing utility vehicles.
- The delivery timeline for the 200 Tuskers is extended to February 2026, which may concern some investors.
- Market expansion plans carry inherent risks and uncertainties, potentially straining resources.
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From a market perspective, 200 committed orders signify a solid entry into the Australian and New Zealand markets for Tembo Tuskers. Given the backdrop of
For financial stakeholders, the
From a technical standpoint, the Tembo Tusker's specifications—330-kilometer range, 1-ton payload capacity and 750-kilogram towing capacity—are commendable. These specs align well with the needs of industrial and B2B sectors, particularly in mining, where robust and capable vehicles are essential. Tembo's ability to offer both left and right-hand drive configurations, alongside single and dual cab options, broadens the vehicle's appeal. However, the ultimate test will be real-world performance and reliability, especially in demanding environments. Potential investors should watch for feedback and performance data from the initial adopters to assess whether these specifications translate into practical, reliable performance.
Tembo has secured a minimum of 200 Tuskers for the Australia and NZ markets
Australian sales of pick up trucks reached approximately US
Tembo exhibited the Tuskers successfully at leading Australian mining focused trade show
Interest and demand for Tuskers has been significantly stronger than expected
Tembo is now accelerating a push into other markets for the Tuskers
LONDON, June 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- the NASDAQ listed B Corp, VivoPower International PLC (“VivoPower”) announced today that its electric vehicle subsidiary, Tembo E-LV B.V. (“Tembo”) has secured a minimum 200 committed Tembo Tuskers, its full electric pick up utility vehicle (“Tembo Tusker”) for delivery to customers and partners in Australia and New Zealand by February 2026.
This is following Australian pick up truck sales in May 2024 of approximately US
The Tembo Tuskers come in both left hand and right hand configurations, with single and dual cab options available. They have a base range of 330 kilometres, as well as a payload capacity of 1 tonne, and an unbraked towing capacity of 750 kilograms. Importantly they are priced at
Tembo will now seek to fast track its strategy of bringing the Tuskers to other markets where it has customers and partners, including the United Arab Emirates, Africa, Europe, Asia and Canada, amongst others.
The Tembo Tusker range will augment the Tembo conversion programs, increasing choices for Tembo’s B2B customer base and target market. Depending on where a fleet customer is in their fleet replacement cycle and/or depending on their strategic requirements and total cost of ownership considerations, Tembo will now be able to offer a choice of a full electric utility vehicle or a conversion of an existing utility vehicle. This expanded offering underscores Tembo's commitment to providing tailored solutions to meet the diverse requirements of its global customer base.
More broadly, VivoPower’s strategic focus remains on delivering purpose-driven sustainable energy solutions to electrify B2B fleets, encompassing aftermarket solutions, charging, digital twins, software and data analytics, aligning with evolving market dynamics and regulatory frameworks. The Tembo Tuskers will accelerate the pathway to delivering on this.
About VivoPower
VivoPower is an award-winning global sustainable energy solutions B Corporation company focused on electric solutions for off-road and on-road customised and ruggedised fleet applications as well as ancillary financing, charging, battery and microgrids solutions. The Company’s core purpose is to provide its customers with turnkey decarbonisation solutions that enable them to move toward net-zero carbon status. VivoPower has operations and personnel covering Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates.
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Tembo electric utility vehicles (EUVs) are the premier
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