Meet the RHINO EREV
Africa’s Extended-Range Electric Vehicle — engineered for strength, built for the continent, and ready for the world. Strong as its name. Silent in motion. Efficient by mission.
Designed for Africa. Built for reliability. Powered by innovation.
The RHINO was conceived from first principles — not adapted, not downsized, not imported.
The RHINO is AOI’s flagship EREV — a 5-passenger, extended-range electric vehicle engineered to meet the real conditions of African roads, climates, and energy ecosystems.
Where many global EVs struggle with heat, dust, and charging scarcity, the RHINO thrives:
- Dual-energy power system for uninterrupted range.
- Rugged suspension and reinforced chassis.
- High ground clearance for mixed urban–rural use.
- Battery cooling designed for 45°C+ environments.
- AOI modular battery pack for lower-cost maintenance.
The RHINO is not just a vehicle — it is a statement: Africa can design, build, and export world-class green mobility.
Electric when you want. Fuel when you need.
Pure EVs demand a dense, stable charging network — something still growing across the continent. The RHINO solves this with AOI’s extended-range architecture:
- Electric-drive primary system for smooth, powerful acceleration.
- Compact onboard generator extending range up to 600–800 km.
- Smart power management to optimize fuel consumption and battery life.
- Charge anywhere — grid, solar, generator, or on the move through regenerative braking.
This is how you bring electrification to a continent of 1.4 billion people: reliable, economical, and future-ready.
Key RHINO Features
⚡ Extended Electric Range
Up to ~100 km/1.5KWh module pure electric with AOI’s modular pack, and up to Unlimited km total extended range with generator assist.*
🛠️ Modular Battery Architecture
Replace modules individually instead of the full pack, reducing long-term maintenance and upgrade costs.
🌡️ Built for Heat & Dust
Thermal management and filtration designed for African climates and road conditions, not European test labs.
🛞 Urban + Rural Capability
Ground clearance and suspension tuned for paved avenues, laterite roads, and everything in between.
💺 Flexible Interior Layouts
Configurations for families, ride-hailing fleets, corporate shuttles, and light cargo deliveries.
🔌 Multi-Source Charging
Charge from the grid, solar, generator, wallbox, or regen — giving operators real flexibility on day one.
*Final range figures will depend on configuration, drive cycle, and homologation results.
A New African Automotive Design Language
Clean lines, an efficient aerodynamic profile, and an unmistakable African identity. The RHINO blends modern minimalism with the durability that African roads demand.
RHINO – Target Technical Specifications
Powertrain
- Primary drive: electric motor (approx. 80–120 kW class).
- Battery capacity: 1.5 to 96 kWh modular pack.
- Onboard generator (range extender): ~20–25 kW class.
- Architecture: series hybrid EREV (electric-driven wheels).
Performance
- 0–60 km/h target: < 6 seconds.
- Top speed: ~130 km/h (calibrated for safety and efficiency).
- Climbing capability: up to ~20% grades.
- Energy use target: ~135–180 Wh/km depending on cycle.
Charging & Energy
- Supported: residential AC, commercial AC, and generator input.
- Battery pack designed for up to ~5C charge capability (concept level).
- Regenerative braking designed for ~10–18% energy recovery on mixed cycles.
- Multi-source charging roadmap: grid, solar + storage, depot solutions.
Dimensions (Concept Targets)
- Length: ~4.2 m.
- Width: ~1.8 m.
- Height: ~1.75 m.
- Ground clearance: ~18–22 cm for mixed urban and rough-road use.
All specifications are preliminary targets and subject to refinement during prototyping, testing, and homologation.
Be Part of Africa’s Automotive Future
AOI is building more than a vehicle — we are building an ecosystem for African green mobility, engineering talent, and industrialization. The RHINO is our first flagship platform on this journey. The RHINO program is currently advancing through engineering validation, partnerships, and industrial planning phases.