Tsuyoshi Motors Donates Electric Patrol Vehicle, Motorcycle to Malawi Police

Suleman Chitera
August 12, 2026
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By Suleman Chitera

Tsuyoshi Motors Limited has donated an electric patrol vehicle and an electric motorcycle to the Central Region Police as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at supporting law enforcement and promoting cleaner transport solutions.

The handover marks a significant step towards introducing electric mobility into police operations, with authorities saying the technology could help improve mobility while reducing operational costs.

Central Region Police Commissioner Mabvuto M’bobo described the donation as an important development for the Police Service, particularly at a time when law enforcement agencies face challenges related to transport and operational resources.

M’bobo said electric motorcycles could provide a sustainable and economical means of transport for police officers.

“This will improve police mobility and response time to crime scenes, particularly in congested areas,” said M’bobo.

He said the introduction of electric vehicles could help the police respond more efficiently to incidents, especially in areas where traffic congestion can delay conventional patrol vehicles.

Tsuyoshi Motors Managing Director Trevor William Kandoje said the company decided to support the police after recognising some of the challenges affecting their operations.

Kandoje cited high fuel costs, vehicle breakdowns and limited resources for vehicle repairs among the challenges faced by the Police Service.

According to Kandoje, electric vehicles could significantly reduce the cost of running police patrol operations.

He said charging an electric vehicle costs about 70 percent less per kilometre than fuel, potentially providing substantial savings for institutions that operate large vehicle fleets.

Kandoje also highlighted the relatively small number of moving parts in electric vehicles, saying this could reduce maintenance requirements compared with conventional vehicles.

He further pointed to zero tailpipe emissions as another advantage of electric mobility, particularly as countries increasingly explore cleaner alternatives to petrol and diesel-powered vehicles.

Kandoje said Tsuyoshi Motors was prepared to work with government institutions to expand the use of electric vehicles in public service fleets.

He urged Malawians to embrace technologies that can lower operating costs while reducing environmental impacts.

The donation comes as Malawi continues to explore alternative energy and transport solutions amid rising operational costs and growing interest in sustainable technologies.

For the Police Service, the use of electric patrol vehicles could provide an opportunity to test whether electric mobility can be effectively integrated into everyday law enforcement operations, particularly for short-distance patrols and rapid response in urban and congested areas.