Launched as a concept prototype in 2014, it represents a major milestone as the first car designed and built in Africa with a hybrid powertrain.
Powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine integrated with hybrid configuration featuring a traction motor powered by a rechargeable battery bank alongside an internal combustion engine.
Paired by a 5-speed automatic transmission.
The internal combustion engine acts as a generator to charge the battery bank while driving.
The car can run purely on electricity for short city commutes or switch to the petrol engine for longer journeys.
Designed as an executive sedan, featuring a distinctive front grille, canvas roof accents, and a leather-trimmed interior.
Configured as a 4-seater executive sedan built directly on the modular EV SMACK platform.
The acronym "SMACK" honors St. Mary's College Kisubi, where the core developers began their engineering journey.
The Kiira EV SMACK was developed as a follow-up to the original 2011 "Kiira EV" (a pure electric two-seater proof-of-concept developed by students and staff at Makerere University).
While the SMACK remains a prototype, the project successfully laid the foundation for Uganda's automotive industry, shifting KMC's primary commercial focus toward mass transit, such as the Kayoola EVS electric buses.
by Venkie2Maybach