JAT Holdings joint venture redefines global EV charger industry with ‘Volt Charge’

From left: Alaa Saleh Alsagri - Safari Group Finance Manager, Saud Saleh Al-Sagri - VOLT Chairman - Safari Board Member & General Manager of Supply Chain, Ali Saleh Al-Sagri - Safari Chief Commercial Officer, Saleh Ali Al-Sagri - Safari Chairman, Aelian Gunawardene – Founder & Managing Director – JAT Holdings PLC, Salem Saeed Al-Ayedh - Safari Chief Executive Officer, Elie Metri – Volt Board Member/Chief Executive Officer Volt Charge, Nishal Ferdinando – Chief Executive Officer – JAT Holdings PLC and Beshan Kulapala - Director/CEO Cyrus EV Chargers Pvt Ltd/Director of Technology and Innovation, Volt Charge

JAT Holdings is introducing Volt Charge (VC), an ambitious joint venture that signifies a remarkable collaboration between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia, poised to revolutionize the global Electric Vehicle (EV) charging landscape. 
In partnership with Saudi-based Safari Group, QSS Robotics, and Sri Lankan tech trailblazer Cyrus, Volt Charge is on a mission to set new industry standards, with JAT Holdings PLC at the helm of this visionary initiative.

Aelian Gunawardene, Founder & Managing Director at JAT Holdings PLC expressed his enthusiasm saying, “Volt Charge embodies our vision of pioneering innovation. This joint venture represents the convergence of diverse talents and resources from Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia to reshape the EV charging industry worldwide.” 
Cyrus, a brand owned by Cyrus EV Charger Pvt Ltd, leads the frontier of innovation in Sri Lanka in EV charging and charger manufacturing. Promising to redefine the way the world powers its electric vehicles, Cyrus boasts a dedicated team led by Dr. Beshan Kulapala, the pioneer behind manufacturing Sri Lanka’s and South Asia’s first-ever electric supercar, which was unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show in 2020. A trailblazing tech entrepreneur focused on developing high-tech solutions on a global scale, Dr. Kulapala has created Sri Lanka’s largest EV charging network with home-grown EV Chargers.

Commenting on the partnership, Dr Kulapala added, “We’re excited to be part of this endeavour not only as a technology partner but also as a shareholder of a global enterprise to shape the future of EV charging. Volt Charge will not only provide advanced technology but also contribute significantly to the global sustainability cause, thanks to our breakthroughs in innovation in the field.”
The first set of Volt Charge EV chargers is slated for commercialization and launch with the commencement of Volt Charge’s manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia by March 2024, ensuring a steady supply of cutting-edge chargers for the global market.
JAT Holdings PLC owns a substantial 40 percent stake in Volt Charge, which is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and dedicated to manufacturing next-generation EV chargers. With a state-of-the-art research and development centre in Sri Lanka and manufacturing facility in Riyadh, Volt Charge uniquely tailors its products to withstand harsh climatic conditions while providing highly customizable chargers to meet customer demands. These products and services seamlessly integrate into various technology platforms, delivering unparalleled value additions.

Safari Group, a leading conglomerate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, renowned for its quality certifications and for being the No. 1 contractor, with over 12,000 employees across the Kingdom, joins this innovative venture, as the local partner.