The ever-growing interest in electric vehicles (EV) continues to rise as Evergo, Jamaica’s largest public EV charging network, saw an increase in participation for its annual EV Link Up held on Saturday, September 6, at the Mona Hockey Field, St Andrew.

“This event has been more than successful,” Dr Wayne McKenzie, president and CEO, Evergo, told the
Jamaica Observer‘s weekly Auto magazine.

McKenzie explained that it was only three years ago the EV Link Up only had six EVs present to participate in the convoy run.

“The second one we had about 23 EVs. Today, we have an EV parking lot that is full, with others that are parking on the street,” said McKenzie.

He added that consumer choice has also grown exponentially, not just the brand offerings, but in vehicular use choice, too.

Filling the venue were dealers such as Flash Motors, focused on commercial applications with their Riddara RD6 All-Electric Pickup, and the Farizon All-Electric Supervan.

For those wanting more familiar names, the ATL Automotive Group brought out EVs from its stable of brands. BMW, MINI, Porsche, and Audi represented the Germans. Kia stood in for the more mainstream Asian automakers, while BYD and MG were the new names on the block.

For those wanting more, China Motors offered a deeper look at the Chinese EV market with the Li Auto L6, full EVs, hybrids and plug-in hybrids.

Beyond the cars were the supporting businesses, including banks and insurance companies, which delivered EV-specific products for the burgeoning market.

“I believe in leading by example,” McKenzie said, pointing out that Evergo Jamaica has not just been a service, but a beacon for the EV community.

“The first EV charging company executive to drive an EV, to this day, is me. The first company where its executives all drive EVs is Evergo, and the only company with the largest charging network in Jamaica is Evergo.”

In 2025, Evergo has been pursuing more infrastructure volume and upgrades, having recently implemented 200kWh charging, beginning at its West Kingston headquarters.

“With the advent of our 200kWh charger, I can now safely say we can compete with a gas station, because the wait time at a gas station, if you have lines, is about five to 10 minutes. When I connect to an Evergo 200kWh charger, at 20 per cent, in 10 minutes I can get 200 kilometres of range,” McKenzie said.

Feedback from users has already been overwhelmingly positive, and McKenzie says Evergo is in the process of researching the optimal placement for the 200kWh chargers across the island to best serve the needs of the Jamaican EV public.

Jamaican Urban Transit Company Ltd was proud to show off its EV bus at Evergo EV Link Up 2025. (Photo: Rory Daley)

Dr Wayne McKenzie, president and CEO, Evergo Jamaica (Photo: Rory Daley)