First i-Miev in Malawi

[kps70]

Hi. I thought you might be interested in the fact that I have just imported my meevster into my new place of residence, Malawi in central Africa. It is the first electric car in this, the poorest country in the world. I am tweeting its progress @KieronSmith6. So far so good!

 

[Phximiev]

What's the source of Malawi's electric power? Wiki wasn't clear, though I imagine that its hydro.

How do you expect to charge the car over the long haul?

 

[Mart]

Here's a pdf.
http://www.usea.org/sites/default/files/event-/Malawi%20Power%20Sector.pdf

Hydro which is pushed to the limit, so I suspect imports, possibly hydro from Mozambique?

Nkula A & B Power Stations
http://www.escom.mw/nkula.php
Tedzani 1,2, & 3 Power Stations
http://www.escom.mw/tedzani.php
Kapichira
http://www.escom.mw/kapichira.php

 

[Phximiev]

Old hydro pushed to the limit. Sounds to me like a perfect opportunity for solar installation(s).

Still probably enough for stable EV/iMiev charging.

 

[blownb310]

Congratulations in bringing the first EV to Malawi. Pics of it in the new countryside would be great to see, as well as details of shipping it there.