Vivopower's Tembo Launches KOVA, Its 4WD All-Electric Dual-Motor Platform And Utility Pickup Truck
| Market | All new pickups, 2026E (units)2 | New 4WD EV and hybrid pickups, 2026E (units)3 | New 4WD pickups, 2026E (units)3 | Est. market value p.a., 2026E (local currency)4 | Est. market value p.a., 2026E (US$)5 |
| Australia | ~209,000 | ~24,800 | ~186,400 | A$11.2 billion | US$7.7 billion |
| New Zealand | ~27,000 | ~2,950 | ~24,000 | NZ$1.48 billion | US$0.8 billion |
| Philippines | ~38,000 | ~2,300 | ~12,000 | PHP 26.8 billion | US$0.4 billion |
| Nepal 6 | ~4,180 | ~50 | ~1,030 | NPR 6.8 billion | US$0.1 billion |
| Total | ~278,000 | ~30,100 | ~223,400 | n/a | ~US$9.0 billion |
1“All new pickups” covers every new pickup truck sold, both two-wheel drive (4x2) and four-wheel drive (4x4), across all powertrains.“New 4WD pickups” is the four-wheel-drive subset only, which is the segment in which Tembo KOVA competes. Two-wheel-drive pickups, which make up most of the pickup market in the Philippines and Nepal, are excluded from the 4WD columns and from the estimated market values.
2 Company estimates of all new pickup trucks, two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. Australia: Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) VFACTS 4x2 and 4x4 pickup/cab-chassis segments under A$100,000, with 2026E based on annualized January to October 2026 VFACTS 4x2 and 4x4 sales; excludes approximately 9,000 US full-size pickups a year. New Zealand: estimated from reported 4x2 and 4x4 registrations. Philippines: based on industry association reporting (excluding the Toyota Tamaraw utility vehicle) without the non-reporting-distributor adjustment included in the 4WD estimate in note 3; the implied Philippine 4WD share therefore reflects different coverage bases. Nepal: all pickup imports, including single cab and electric models, for fiscal year 2082/83.
3 Company estimates. Australia: 2026E based on FCAI VFACTS January to October 2026 4x4 pickup sales plus November to December 2025 sales adjusted for the year-to-date change. New Zealand and the Philippines: estimated from industry light commercial vehicle data and model-level 4x4 shares, as no official 4WD pickup series is published. Excludes US full-size pickups. EV and hybrid 4WD pickups (a subset of New 4WD pickups) include battery-electric, plug-in hybrid (including externally chargeable range-extended) and full-hybrid 4WD pickups, and exclude 48-volt mild hybrids and two-wheel-drive models. These are rounded Company estimates derived from available sales, registration and import data and assumed model and drivetrain mixes, within estimated ranges of approximately 23,900 to 26,100 units for Australia, 2,790 to 3,115 for New Zealand, 1,400 to 3,400 for the Philippines and 30 to 85 for Nepal. Nepal uses fiscal year 2082/83 imports as a proxy for sales. Philippine 4WD pickup estimates include an adjustment of approximately 2,000 units for distributors that do not report to the industry association, and Philippine EV and hybrid estimates are particularly uncertain.
4 Units multiplied by estimated average retail prices including local taxes: Australia A$60,300 (list price before on-road costs); New Zealand NZ$61,500; Philippines PHP 2.23 million; Nepal NPR 6.6 million. Figures represent total retail spend across all powertrains and are not a forecast of Tembo KOVA sales or revenue.
5 Converted at exchange rates on November 13, 2026: A$1 = US$0.6805; NZ$1 = US$0.5546; US$1 = PHP 63.56; US$1 = NPR 150.78.
6 Nepal: estimated from Department of Customs pickup import data and an assumed 4x4 share. 2026E is fiscal year 2082/83 (mid-July 2025 to mid-July 2026). This period is not directly comparable with the calendar-year estimates for the other markets.
Expanding Fleet Electrification Options
Tembo KOVA joins the Tembo Tusker (100% Electric) and Tembo EUV E-Power (E-Conversion) models, giving fleet operators a broader choice of electric utility solutions. Depending on fleet replacement cycles, operating conditions and total cost of ownership, Tembo can support customers considering either a new electric vehicle or the electrification of an existing vehicle.
Tembo's fleet engagement approach considers duty cycles, load requirements, charging needs and potential operational savings. Aftersales support, parts availability and application-specific requirements form part of those customer discussions.
Vehicle Overview and Key Specifications
The five-seat dual cab combines an 88 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery from CATL with a dual-motor 4WD drivetrain, for a manufacturer-stated range of up to 510 km on the CLTC laboratory test cycle and 460 km on the WLTP cycle. The front motor delivers up to 70 kW and 165 Nm, and the rear motor delivers up to 130 kW and 320 Nm. Peak combined output is up to 200 kW and 485 Nm of torque.
Tembo KOVA has front coil springs, rear leaf springs, four-wheel disc brakes and a manufacturer-stated maximum payload of up to 1,200 kg and manufacturer-stated braked towing capacity of up to 3 metric tons (3,000 kg). AC and DC charging are supported through a CCS port, with DC charging from 20% to 80% in approximately 45 minutes. Manufacturer-listed safety equipment includes autonomous emergency braking (AEB), stability control, ABS with electronic brake-force distribution, hill hold, an electronic parking brake and front airbags. The cabin features a 12.3-inch display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. CATL, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are trademarks of their respective owners.
Tembo KOVA: Key Specifications
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive; front and rear motors |
| Battery | 88 kWh LFP, CATL |
| Peak motor power | Front 70 kW; rear 130 kW |
| Peak motor torque | Front 165 Nm; rear 320 Nm |
| Peak combined output | 200 kW; 485 Nm |
| Range | Up to 510 km (CLTC) and 460 km (WLTP); laboratory cycles, manufacturer-stated |
| DC charging (20% to 80%) | Approximately 45 minutes, CCS |
| Towing capacity | Up to 3 metric tons (3,000 kg), braked (within GCM) |
| Payload | Up to 1,200 kg (manufacturer-stated; reduced by occupants, options and tongue weight) |
| GVM and GCM | 3,520 kg and 6,520 kg respectively |
| Curb weight | 2,180 kg |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 5,624 × 1,920 × 1,865 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,513 mm |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm |
| Tray (dual cab) | 1,810 × 1,620 × 515 mm |
| Seating | 5 |
| Top speed | 120 km/h |
Note: Specifications are manufacturer-stated figures for the reference configuration and remain subject to change, local homologation and final market configuration. Maximum payload and towing cannot necessarily be achieved simultaneously. CLTC range, which typically yields higher figures than WLTP, and DC charging times are laboratory or test figures; actual range and charging speeds vary with load, towing, terrain, weather and charger output.
About VivoPower
Originally founded in 2014 and listed on Nasdaq since 2016, VivoPower is an award-winning B Corporation with data center and powered land infrastructure across Norway, Finland, and the United Arab Emirates. The Company's mission is to be the independent, trusted partner for sovereign nations that develop and operate sustainable data center infrastructure, ensuring sovereign control over power, data, and national intelligence. In doing so, VivoPower helps sovereign nations bridge the gap between their energy assets and their AI ambitions by providing the Power-to-X infrastructure necessary to build and control their own domestic intelligence hubs.
About Tembo
Tembo provides electric utility vehicle solutions for ruggedized off-road, on-road and customized fleet applications across sectors including mining, agriculture, energy, construction, infrastructure, government and safari tourism. Its portfolio includes new electric utility vehicles and conversion solutions designed to help fleet owners evaluate electrification opportunities and optimize asset utilization. Tembo is a subsidiary of VivoPower.
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