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From left to right: Chairman and owner, Jamaica Inn, Eric Morrow; Marketing Manager, Evergo, Melissa Newman; CEO, Evergo, Wayne McKenzie, OD and Managing Director, Jamaica Inn, Kyle Mais unveil two Level 2 chargers at the Jamaica Inn.

As the first resort to commission an EV charging station on the island, EVPower Jamaica Limited (Evergo) has welcomed Jamaica Inn to the electric vehicle movement. On Thursday, February 24, 2022, Evergo unveilled two Level 2 charging units at the luxury hotel.

Electric vehicles are more environmentally friendly since they help to reduce hazardous air pollution caused by exhaust emissions. This translates to improved air quality and fewer health issues caused by pollutants. As a result, by procuring an Evergo charging station, Jamaica Inn continues to play its part in moving toward a more environmentally conscious future.

The Jamaica Inn is no stranger to giving back to the environment. The Jamaica Inn Foundation has contributed to the preservation of the maritime environment by supporting and facilitating the White River Fish Sanctuary since 2016. Notably, the Foundation also aids the Oracabessa Bay Turtle Project. At the Inn’s private beach, guests can witness turtle hatchlings. Over the years, the Inn has maintained its commitment to providing a cleaner tourism product.

“We here at the Inn are also very proud to continue to be environment and sustainability training centres in being the first resort hotel in Jamaica to offer our guests this service,” said Managing Director, Mr Kyle Mais.

Yesterday’s launch exhibited full EVs and plug-in hybrids to showcase the variety of e-mobility cars available in Jamaica. EVs like the Jaguar I-Pace, BYD Tang, E6 and T3 models, as well as the more economical Nissan Leaf and hybrids such as the Porsche Cayenne, Mini Countryman S E, Mercedes GLC 300e, and BMW X5 45e were on full display.

From left to right: Porsche Cayenne and Mercedes GLC 300e, which are both hybrids, and BYD Tang, a full EV, were on display at yesterday’s launch.

“We have 62 chargers that are going to be on the ground and functional before the end of the first quarter of this year,” said CEO of Evergo, Wayne McKenzie, OD. “We believe that once they [electric charging stations] are here, people will buy the vehicles,” he added.

There are currently 21 active chargers, with another 27 under construction and 12 awaiting connection. Evergo has set aside 300 units to be installed throughout the island over the next three years, with plans to expand into additional resorts and apartment complexes, enabling users to travel anytime, anywhere, sustainably without fear of running out of charge. 

For those eager to make the switch, the National Commercial Bank offers an auto green loan. “Special rates, discount on fees and longer loan terms to make it so much more affordable to acquire your EV,” said Ocho Rios Branch Manager, Mr Donnovan Reid.

Evergo CEO, Wayne McKenzie (second from left) demonstrates the ease of charging the Jaguar I-Pace to Managing Director, Jamaica Inn, Kyle Mais; Chairman and owner, Eric Morrow and General Manager, Stewart’s Automotive Group, Duncan Stewart.

Before charging, users can consult the nearest charging station, plan their route, reserve, and pay using a virtual wallet using the Evergo app, which is available in the Apple and Google Play stores.

To stay up to date, follow @evergo_jamaica on Instagram and Facebook, and visit evergo.com.

About Evergo
Evergo is the largest, most sophisticated platform for electric vehicle charging stations in Jamaica, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Our charging units are the most advanced of their kind so that in a short time, you can charge the battery and be on your way. With an electric vehicle, you can travel long distances without worry because we will have a charging station near you and on the main roads of the 14 parishes across Jamaica.

The Evergo app is available in the Apple and Google Play stores, enabling persons to consult the nearest charging station, plan their route, reserve, and pay through a virtual wallet before charging.

For further information, please contact:
Lauren Blake
Public Relations Officer
EV Power Jamaica Limited
Tel: 876-570-8733
Email: [email protected]

CEO, Evergo, Wayne McKenzie, OD and CEO, GB-Energy, Bela Szabo unveils the Level 2 charging stations at Texaco, Ironshore in Montego Bay. 

Evergo Jamaica officially welcomed GB-Energy Texaco to the electric vehicle (EV) movement. On Friday, February 11, 2022, Evergo launched its charging station at Texaco, Ironshore in Montego Bay.

Thanks to this partnership with GB-Energy Texaco, this is the first of several charging stations to be installed and unveiled across the island. “We know and understand that the changes will not happen overnight but with our framework and the building of formidable partnerships, we will achieve our ultimate mission, which is to create a network that allows you to charge your electric vehicle, anytime, anywhere, sustainably,” said General Manager, Evergo, Kevin Francis.

CEO of GB-Energy Bela Szabo connects the Evergo level 2 charger cable,
type 1/J1722 to the Jaguar I-Pace charging port.

The Evergo charging station demonstration was a highlight of Friday’s unveiling.  Charging your electric vehicle is quite simple: pay using the Evergo app, plug in, and go!

EVs, such as the Jaguar I-Pace, and hybrids, such as the Mini Countryman S E, Mercedes GLC 300e, and BMW X5 45e, were also on display during the presentation.  Despite being relatively untapped in Jamaica, the electric vehicle market in the Caribbean is poised for tremendous growth in the coming decade.

“Our partnership with Evergo Jamaica will grow organically overtime given the convenience of our locations in Evergo’s commitment to expanding its electric vehicle presence across Jamaica and the whole Caribbean,” said CEO, GB-Energy, Mr Bela Szabo. 

Over the next three years, Evergo hopes to add 300 charging stations over the island.

About Evergo
Evergo is the largest, most sophisticated platform for electric vehicle charging stations in Jamaica, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Our charging units are the most advanced of their kind so that in a short time, you can charge the battery and be on your way. With an electric vehicle, you can travel long distances without worry because we will have a charging station near you and on the main roads of the 14 parishes across Jamaica.

The Evergo app is available in the Apple and Google Play stores, enabling persons to consult the nearest charging station, plan their route, reserve, and pay through a virtual wallet before charging.

For further information, please contact:
Lauren Blake
Public Relations Officer
EV Power Jamaica Limited
Tel: 876-570-8733
Email: [email protected]

• Winning coach, Jamaica College’s Paul Pounall (centre), proudly showcases the team’s 1st place trophy and the solar-powered robot car that finished strong at Evergo’s Secondary Schools’ E-Mobility Robotics Competition yesterday. To the right is Kingston College Robotics Coach, Mr. Fairclough, and to the left, Calabar’s Coach, Denneil Stewart. Kingston College and Calabar are the second and third place winners.

Kingston, Jamaica – November 25, 2021: Evergo Jamaica congratulates Jamaica College (JC), winners of its inaugural Secondary Schools’ E-Mobility Robotics Competition! JC received $125,000, a trophy, evergo gift packages for the participating students and coaches and individual plaques for the students.

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The company also commends Kingston College and Calabar, who finished as the second and third place winners, copping cash prizes of $75,000 and $50,000, respectively, trophies and plaques. In addition, Tarrant High School received the sectional prizes for the ‘Most Engaged Coach’, York Castle for the ‘Most Engaged Student’, and Jamaica College for the ‘Fastest Finisher’. Evergo Jamaica awarded the sectional prize winners $10,000 each and a plaque. Unfortunately, the St. George’s College robotics team sent regrets yesterday, stating that they could not participate due to reasons beyond their control.

Scoreboard based on Aesthetics, Ergonomics, Signals, Completion (Route/Time) and Accuracy

Participating Schools	Aesthetics/Ergonomics (15 points)	Signals: L/R, Reverse, Honks (15 points)	Completion & Accuracy (30 points)	Shortest Time (40 points)
York Castle	5	5	10	10.76 (incomplete)
Rusea’s	5	4.5	10	10.42 (incomplete)
Jamaica College	10	15	25	20.56
Kingston College	5	12.5	27.5	17.35
Tarrant	5	10	7.5	32.19
Immaculate	12	7.5	7.5	9.20
Pembroke Hall	5	10	20	41.06
Enid Bennett	15	15	12.5	24.49
Calabar	5	15	22.5	30.25

About InterEnergy Group: InterEnergy Group is one of the largest diversified clean energy companies in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Group operates electric power generation plants in Latin America and the Caribbean, specifically in the Dominican Republic, Panama, Jamaica, Chile and Uruguay. InterEnergy leads the transformation of Panama’s energy sector with the Laudato Si-‘Wind Farm, the largest in Central America and the Caribbean, with a capacity of 215 MW and the Ikakos solar farm with a nominal capacity of 40 MW, using natural resources as a source for the supply of 100% renewable energy.

Kingston, Jamaica. Evergo, the sophisticated network of electric vehicle charging stations with a presence in the Caribbean and Latin America, is now available in Jamaica. InterEnergy Group, through its innovation division, InterEnergy Systems, introduced the green subsidiary at a launch event at the LFA Country Store, where it installed and unveiled its first Tier 2 charger.

The opening remarks were given by the president of InterEnergy Group, Mr. Rolando González-Bunster; who stated: “We have a strong commitment to clean energy, contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals. The time has come for a real, energetic, and tangible transition, and electric mobility is part of this change. We want to be at the forefront of this transformation with initiatives that join forces to help society be part of this change. Our new initiative, Evergo, fulfills our dream of a more sustainable future than ever”.

The event was attended by distinguished guests, including the Prime Minister, The Honorable Andrew Holness; the Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Hble. Daryl Vaz; and the Minister of Transport and Mining, Hble. Robert Montague. Also, the British High Commissioner, His Excellency Mr. Asif Ahmad; and the President and CEO of EVPower Jamaica Limited, Mr. Wayne McKenzie, were present. EVPower Jamaica Limited is responsible for the island-wide deployment of the network of charging stations for electric vehicles.

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Evergo CEO in Jamaica, Wayne McKenzie ,echoed the sentiments of the InterEnergy President and reiterated his vision for a cleaner environment and more sustainable and reliable mobility: “In Jamaica, Evergo is entering a space where there are more chargers than electric vehicles, but the reality of the situation is this: it is a commitment to change and the foresight to see where, as a company, we will transform this country into a cleaner environment, which will cause a reduction in the operating cost for those who own electric vehicles”.

InterEnergy has already installed more than 250 charging stations in the Dominican Republic, has another 60 destined for Jamaica and expects to reach 200 units in Panama before the end of the year. In support of Jamaica’s National Energy Policy and its 2030 goal to promote the importation of more fuel-efficient vehicles, InterEnergy anticipates the full implementation of Evergo’s first phase of installation to drive the government’s transition to a greener sector and profitable.

Evergo promises to offer electric vehicle users the confidence to reach their destinations with 24/7 access. It has two types of chargers known as “fast chargers”: the semi-fast or level 2 charger, and the super-fast or level 3 charger. The model and manufacturer of the car determine the total charging time of these chargers.

The Evergo app is available in the Apple and Google Play stores, allowing people to check the nearest charging station, plan their route, book, and pay through a virtual wallet before charging. Evergo is the first smart network of electric vehicle charging stations that maximizes the user experience through multiple interactive platforms. In addition to the application, customers will also have RFID (radio frequency identification) cards. Together, the two form the Evergo ecosystem designed to adapt to the needs of consumers.

Sobre Evergo
Evergo is the most advanced and sophisticated electric vehicle charger platform in the country. Its mission is to create a network that allows to reach any point in the country, in a sustainable and reliable way, moving us towards a more responsible future with the environment. The operation of these charging stations is under a self-service model, through an application available in the App Store and Google Play, in which the users can consult the nearest charging station, plan their route, reserve, pay to through a virtual wallet and start charging. An ecosystem that maximizes the user experience, with the purpose of facilitating and promoting a more sustainable mobility.

It is a brand of InterEnergy Systems Dominicana, a pioneer in the implementation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the Dominican Republic, as well as high-efficiency thermal power stations, smart electrical grids for smart cities, development of software and technological solutions, and its target market is Latin America and the Caribbean.

Información de contacto:
Nicole Contreras
Mobile: (809) 284-7255
Email: [email protected]