Two workers unloading crates of fresh produce from a BYD refrigerated box truck by liftgate at a grocery store

Electric trucks, charging and service in Tema

BYD T5DM and T5EV box trucks, refrigerated or dry, delivered with a charger.

A white BYD T5DM refrigerated truck in ChainX livery

BYD T5DM

Plug-in hybrid. Electric for city runs, gasoline for the long haul. Refrigerated $55,000*. Dry box $49,999*.

1,000 km**total range
150 km**on electric alone
4.0 mcargo box, refrigeration available

**Range figures are estimates from BYD specifications and the factory quotation, not ChainX tests. Actual range varies with load, refrigeration, speed, terrain, heat, driving style and battery age, and is not guaranteed.

A white ChainX box truck in side view, blue and green livery

BYD T5EV

Fully electric. 132 kWh BYD Blade battery, no fuel at all. Refrigerated $59,300*. Dry box $54,299*.

300 km**range, loaded and cooling
150 kWpeak motor power
2Cfast charging

**Range figures are estimates from BYD specifications and the factory quotation, not ChainX tests. Actual range varies with load, refrigeration, speed, terrain, heat, driving style and battery age, and is not guaranteed.

Build your truck

Pick a model to choose your body, charging and cab options, then reserve with a 30 percent deposit.

BYD T5DM refrigerated box truck in ChainX livery

BYD T5DM

Refrigerated $55,000* · Dry box $49,999*

Plug-in hybrid. 1,000 km total range, 150 km on electric.**

Build a T5DMExplore

BYD T5EV refrigerated box truck in ChainX livery

BYD T5EV

Refrigerated $59,300* · Dry box $54,299*

Battery electric. About 300 km with load and cooling.**

Build a T5EVExplore

*Approximate pricing in US dollars. Prices do not include import duty, VAT and levies, DVLA registration, insurance or other fees. See all fees.

**Range figures are estimates from BYD specifications and the factory quotation, not ChainX tests. Actual range varies with load, refrigeration, speed, terrain, heat, driving style and battery age, and is not guaranteed.

Gasoline, diesel, hybrid or electric

One year and five years of running a 4.5 tonne refrigerated truck in Ghana, with the price of the truck included. Move the slider to match your routes.

40,000 km

*Approximate pricing in US dollars. Prices do not include import duty, VAT and levies, DVLA registration, insurance or other fees. See all fees.

Fuel at Ghana pump prices for November 1 to 15, 2026: gasoline GH¢17.02 and diesel GH¢18.99 per liter (about $1.46 and $1.63). Power at about GH¢2.24 per kWh, the PURC non residential tariff (about $0.19). GH¢11.65 to the dollar. Isuzu N-Series use of 22 L (gasoline) and 16 L (diesel) per 100 km with the reefer running, and the T5DM's 60 percent electric share, are planning assumptions. T5DM and T5EV energy use from BYD specifications. Maintenance and repair at a planning baseline of $0.10 per km for the diesel truck, with the plug-in hybrid at 84 percent and the battery electric truck at 60 percent of diesel, from Argonne National Laboratory's 2021 ownership cost study for medium and heavy trucks. Prices held flat for five years; financing, insurance and resale value are not included. New Isuzu refrigerated truck prices from Autoline Ghana listings. ChainX prices are planning prices.

The T5DM goes further than anything else here

Electric for the first 150 km, then the gasoline engine takes over. No waiting for a charger on long routes, and fuel is at every station.

Tema to Tamale with 340 km to spare** on one tank and one charge.

150 km on electric** covers most city delivery days with no fuel at all.

Refuel in five minutes anywhere in West Africa while the charging network grows.

**Range figures are estimates from BYD specifications and the factory quotation, not ChainX tests. Actual range varies with load, refrigeration, speed, terrain, heat, driving style and battery age, and is not guaranteed. Distances are by road from Tema. T5DM and T5EV ranges from BYD quoted specifications; the T5EV figure is the planning range with load and refrigeration running. Isuzu N-Series ranges assume a 100 L tank at 16 L (diesel) and 22 L (gasoline) per 100 km with the reefer running. Road distances from Tema are approximate.

Serving West Africa from Tema

We deliver trucks and install chargers across West Africa. Your truck is driven to you from our Tema showroom, and ChainX technicians install and commission your charger on site.

Map of West Africa with routes from Tema to Abidjan, Lomé, Cotonou, Lagos, Ouagadougou and NiameyTemaAbidjanLoméCotonouLagosOuagadougouNiamey

Vehicle delivery

Trucks are delivered by road from Tema to your yard, ready to work.

Charger installation

Site survey, installation and commissioning by our technicians, in every market we serve.

CountryCitiesBy road from Tema
GhanaTema, Accra, Kumasi, TamaleHome base
TogoLoméAbout 175 km
BeninCotonouAbout 320 km
NigeriaLagosAbout 440 km
Côte d’IvoireAbidjanAbout 560 km
Burkina FasoOuagadougouAbout 1,040 km
NigerNiameyAbout 1,560 km

Distances are approximate. Import duty, taxes, registration and border fees differ in each country and are added to your quote.

Built for the job

Every ChainX truck comes ready to work, with the comfort your drivers deserve on long days.

A white BYD refrigerated box truck with the refrigeration unit above the cab

Refrigerator and refrigerated box

A KD-580 refrigeration unit with an 80 mm insulated box, holding −18 to +5 °C. Box 4.0 × 2.1 × 2.2 m.

Black leather seats with white stitching in the truck cab

Leather seats

Wipe-clean artificial leather that holds up to heat, dust and long shifts.

The rear of a refrigerated box truck with the aluminum liftgate folded up

750 kg aluminum liftgate

Load at the farm gate or shop door, no dock needed.

The 10-inch DiLink touchscreen showing display settings

10-inch DiLink screen

Navigation, music and a reversing camera.

An all season tire on a steel wheel

Bigger tires

Grip and clearance for laterite and farm roads.

Front view of a BYD T5DM with a dry cargo box

Dry box option

The same truck with a dry cargo box for goods that don’t need cooling.

A BYD T5DM at night powering a warehouse through a V2L connection

Power out (V2L)

Run tools, lights or a freezer from the truck when the grid is down.

Already in service

We load at the farm gate, where there is no dock and the last few kilometres are laterite. The liftgate and the tires deal with that. The box holds temperature through a 32 degree afternoon, which is the whole job. Half the food Ghana grows never gets eaten, and this is the part of that problem a truck can actually fix.
CryoChain Cold chain logistics, Ghana. cryochain.co
A ChainX advisor handing truck keys to a customer outside the CX showroom

Book a test drive

Drive the T5DM and T5EV at our Tema showroom, see the chargers working, and talk through your routes.

Test drives take about two hours. Showroom hours 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Ghana time (GMT).

Send request on WhatsApp
ChainX technicians installing a DC charger and battery cabinet

We install and service EV chargers

StarCharge chargers for homes, businesses and truck fleets, installed and kept running by ChainX technicians in Ghana.

What we do

Home and business charging

7 to 22 kW AC

Wall chargers for homes, offices, hotels, apartments and shops, including V2L chargers that power your building when the grid is down.

Fleet charging

11 to 180 kW DC

Depot charging for trucks, vans and buses: DC wallboxes, 180 kW battery buffered fast chargers with GB/T and CCS2, plus solar and storage to cut grid costs.

Service and maintenance

Every charger we install

Scheduled maintenance, repairs, software updates and remote monitoring, with warranty claims handled for you directly with StarCharge.

From survey to first charge

A ChainX site with chargers

Site survey

We check your power supply, parking and how your vehicles are used.

Charger and battery cabinet on a new concrete pad

Design and quote

The right chargers, cabling, solar and storage, in one fixed quote.

A technician installing a charger

Installation

Certified technicians install, wire and test every unit.

The ChainX app showing a charging session

Commission and train

We switch it on, connect it to the app and train your team.

Chargers in use at a ChainX station

Ongoing service

We monitor, maintain and repair, so your chargers stay working.

Who we work with

  • Truck, van and bus fleets
  • Hotels, offices and apartment buildings
  • Fuel stations and shopping centers
  • Hospitals, schools and government sites
  • Homes with an EV

Why ChainX

  • StarCharge equipment at distributor pricing
  • One team for the vehicle, the charger and the service
  • Fleet experience from the operators we supply and service
  • Local technicians in Tema, reaching across Ghana

Request a site survey

Charging, handled by ChainX

Every truck comes with a charger. Installation is quoted separately after a site survey. Add depot charging for a fleet, and top up at ChainX stations on the road.

A white StarCharge wallbox charger with its cable

V2L charger, included

Charger included, installation quoted

Charges overnight at your yard and lets the truck power your shop when the grid is down.

A technician installing a DC charger beside a cold store

Depot DC charging

11 to 30 kW wallbox

For businesses running two or more trucks. Full charge on a lunch break.

A DC fast charger and battery cabinet being installed at the Tema showroom

Fleet fast charging

180 kW, GB/T and CCS2

Battery buffered, so it runs fast without a large grid upgrade. Sized after a site survey.

A grocery and charging station with an EV display screen

ChainX stations

Pay in the ChainX app

Shop for groceries while you charge. Start and pay by mobile money or card.

About how long a charge takes
ChargerT5DM, 55.3 kWhT5EV, 132 kWh
V2L charger, 7 kW8 hours, empty to fullOvernight top up
Depot DC wallbox, 30 kW2 hours4.5 hours
Fleet fast charger, 180 kW30 minutes, 20 to 80%30 minutes, 20 to 80%

From test drive to first delivery

One order covers the truck, the charger and the install. You only pay the balance once your truck is built.

A ChainX advisor handing truck keys to a customer outside the showroom for a test drive

Book a test drive

Drive both models at our Tema showroom.

The Build your T5DM options on the ChainX website

Build your truck

Pick your model and charging, then reserve with a 30 percent deposit.

A technician installing a charger beside a cold store

Plan your install

We survey your site and quote the charger installation, booked for delivery week.

A ChainX advisor handing over the keys to a new truck in the showroom

Take delivery

Pay the balance before shipping, collect in Tema with your charger.

The ChainX app showing an active charging session

Charge with the app

Find a ChainX station, start a session and pay from your phone.

Build your truck

Pick a model to choose your body, charging and cab options, then reserve with a 30 percent deposit.

BYD T5DM refrigerated box truck in ChainX livery

BYD T5DM

Refrigerated $55,000* · Dry box $49,999*

Plug-in hybrid. 1,000 km total range, 150 km on electric.**

Build a T5DMExplore

BYD T5EV refrigerated box truck in ChainX livery

BYD T5EV

Refrigerated $59,300* · Dry box $54,299*

Battery electric. About 300 km with load and cooling.**

Build a T5EVExplore

*Approximate pricing in US dollars. Prices do not include import duty, VAT and levies, DVLA registration, insurance or other fees. See all fees.

**Range figures are estimates from BYD specifications and the factory quotation, not ChainX tests. Actual range varies with load, refrigeration, speed, terrain, heat, driving style and battery age, and is not guaranteed.

Taxes and fees

Our prices are approximate and cover the truck and its charger. They do not include the taxes and fees below, which are set by Ghana’s government and are paid when the truck is cleared and registered. Your ChainX advisor gives you a full written estimate before you pay a deposit.

Tax or feeRateNotes
Import duty5 to 20 percent of CIF valueSet by Ghana Customs from the truck’s tariff classification. Electric vehicle concessions may apply.
VAT15 percentCharged on CIF value plus duty.
NHIL2.5 percentNational Health Insurance Levy, same base as VAT.
GETFund Levy2.5 percentSame base as VAT. VAT, NHIL and GETFund together come to 20 percent.
ECOWAS Levy0.5 percent of CIF
African Union Levy0.2 percent of CIF
EXIM Levy0.75 percent of CIF
Special Import Levy2 percent of CIFWhere it applies.
Customs processing and examinationAbout 1 percent of CIFAs assessed by Ghana Customs.
Port and clearingVariesTerminal handling, storage if delayed, and clearing agent fees at Tema.
DVLA registrationAbout GH¢290Certificate of title and vehicle registration card, plus number plates and a roadworthy certificate.
InsuranceVariesAt least third party cover is required by law before the truck is driven.
Charger installationQuotedAfter a site survey. The charger itself is included.

Rates as published for 2026 by the Ghana Revenue Authority and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, summarized here for guidance. The exact amounts come from Ghana Customs’ assessment of each truck at clearance and DVLA’s current fee schedule, and can change without notice. CIF means the cost of the truck plus insurance and freight to Tema.

A white BYD T5DM refrigerated truck in ChainX livery

BYD T5DM

Plug-in hybrid box truck. Electric for city runs, gasoline engine for the long haul.

1,000 km**total range
150 km**on electric alone
1.1 trefrigerated payload

Features

Standard on every T5DM we sell, with the body you choose.

A white BYD refrigerated box truck with the refrigeration unit above the cab

Refrigerator and refrigerated box

KD-580 refrigeration unit and an 80 mm insulated fiberglass box, holding −18 to +5 °C. 4,500 W of cooling at 0 °C, hot gas defrost.

Black leather seats with white stitching in the truck cab

Leather seats

Three wipe-clean artificial leather seats that hold up to heat, dust and long shifts.

The rear of a refrigerated box truck with the aluminum liftgate folded up

750 kg aluminum liftgate

Hydraulic, with a manual backup pump.

The 10-inch DiLink touchscreen showing display settings

10-inch DiLink screen

Navigation, music and a reversing camera.

An all season tire on a steel wheel

Bigger tires

Grip and clearance for laterite and farm roads.

Front view of a BYD T5DM with a dry cargo box

Dry box option

The same truck with a dry cargo box for goods that don’t need cooling.

A BYD T5DM at night powering a warehouse through a V2L connection

Power out (V2L)

Run tools, lights or a freezer from the truck. Available on new orders.

Choose your body

Refrigerator and refrigerated box

$55,000*

For fresh produce, fish, meat, dairy and medicine. −18 to +5 °C, 80 mm insulation, thermal curtain, stainless steel door hardware, anti-slip floor.

Dry box

$49,999*

For packaged goods, drinks, building materials and parcels. Same 4.0 × 2.1 × 2.2 m box size and liftgate, no refrigeration.

*Approximate pricing in US dollars. Prices do not include import duty, VAT and levies, DVLA registration, insurance or other fees. See all fees.

Specifications

PowertrainPlug-in hybrid, range extended
BatteryBYD Blade, 55.3 kWh
Electric motor150 kW
Engine1.5 liter turbo gasoline
Fuel tank100 L
Electric range150 km**
Total range1,000 km**
Fast charging2C
Gross vehicle weight4,495 kg
Length × width × height6,026 × 2,260 × 3,380 mm
Wheelbase3,360 mm
Seats3
Cargo box4,000 × 2,100 × 2,200 mm

**Range figures are estimates from BYD specifications and the factory quotation, not ChainX tests. Actual range varies with load, refrigeration, speed, terrain, heat, driving style and battery age, and is not guaranteed.

Charging

ChargerTime
V2L charger, 7 kWAbout 8 hours, empty to full
Depot DC wallbox, 30 kWAbout 2 hours
Fleet fast charger, 180 kWAbout 30 minutes, 20 to 80%

Every truck comes with a StarCharge charger. Installation is quoted separately. See the warranty.

Build your T5DM

Every option below comes from our factory order sheet. Standard items are included in the price; upgrades are quoted.

BYD T5DM refrigerated box truck in ChainX livery

BYD T5DM

Body
Charging

Every truck charges on GB/T. CCS2 and AC charging are added alongside GB/T, never in place of it.

Charger

The charger is included with every truck. Installation is not included and is quoted after a site survey.

Add ons
Truck branding

Standard on every T5DM

  • 750 kg aluminum hydraulic liftgate with a manual backup pump
  • Artificial leather seats and a reversing camera
  • 10-inch DiLink screen
  • Bigger tires for rough roads
  • Cargo box 4.0 × 2.1 × 2.2 m with stainless steel door hardware
  • 2 year or 100,000 km warranty
Truck price*
Quoted options
Deposit today, 30 percent
Balance when built, before shipping
About, in cedis

Reserve on WhatsApp

*Approximate pricing in US dollars. Prices do not include import duty, VAT and levies, DVLA registration, insurance or other fees. See all fees. A ChainX advisor confirms quoted options and your deposit.

A white ChainX box truck in side view, blue and green livery

BYD T5EV

Battery electric box truck. No fuel, no oil changes, quiet in town.

300 km**range, loaded and cooling
132 kWhBYD Blade battery
150 kWpeak motor power

Features

Standard on every T5EV we sell, with the body you choose.

A white BYD refrigerated box truck with the refrigeration unit above the cab

Refrigerator and refrigerated box

KD-580 refrigeration unit and an 80 mm insulated fiberglass box, holding −18 to +5 °C. 4,500 W of cooling at 0 °C, hot gas defrost.

Black leather seats with white stitching in the truck cab

Leather seats

Three wipe-clean artificial leather seats that hold up to heat, dust and long shifts.

The rear of a refrigerated box truck with the aluminum liftgate folded up

750 kg aluminum liftgate

Hydraulic, with a manual backup pump.

The 10-inch DiLink touchscreen showing display settings

10-inch DiLink screen

Navigation, music and a reversing camera.

An all season tire on a steel wheel

Bigger tires

Grip and clearance for laterite and farm roads.

Front view of a BYD T5DM with a dry cargo box

Dry box option

The same truck with a dry cargo box for goods that don’t need cooling.

A BYD T5DM at night powering a warehouse through a V2L connection

Power out (V2L)

Run tools, lights or a freezer from the 132 kWh battery when the grid is down.

Choose your body

Refrigerator and refrigerated box

$59,300*

For fresh produce, fish, meat, dairy and medicine. −18 to +5 °C, 80 mm insulation, thermal curtain, stainless steel door hardware, anti-slip floor.

Dry box

$54,299*

For packaged goods, drinks, building materials and parcels. Same 4.0 × 2.1 × 2.2 m box size and liftgate, no refrigeration.

*Approximate pricing in US dollars. Prices do not include import duty, VAT and levies, DVLA registration, insurance or other fees. See all fees.

Specifications

PowertrainBattery electric
BatteryBYD Blade, 132 kWh
Electric motor70 kW rated, 150 kW peak
RangeAbout 300 km with load and refrigeration**
Fast charging2C
Power outV2L
Gross vehicle weight4,495 kg
Length × width × height6,026 × 2,260 × 3,380 mm
Wheelbase3,360 mm
Cargo box4,000 × 2,100 × 2,200 mm

**Range figures are estimates from BYD specifications and the factory quotation, not ChainX tests. Actual range varies with load, refrigeration, speed, terrain, heat, driving style and battery age, and is not guaranteed.

Charging

ChargerTime
V2L charger, 7 kWOvernight top up
Depot DC wallbox, 30 kWAbout 4.5 hours
Fleet fast charger, 180 kWAbout 30 minutes, 20 to 80%

Every truck comes with a StarCharge charger. Installation is quoted separately. See the warranty.

Build your T5EV

Every option below comes from our factory order sheet. Standard items are included in the price; upgrades are quoted.

BYD T5EV refrigerated box truck in ChainX livery

BYD T5EV

Body
Charging

Every truck charges on GB/T. CCS2 and AC charging are added alongside GB/T, never in place of it.

Charger

The charger is included with every truck. Installation is not included and is quoted after a site survey.

Add ons
Truck branding

Standard on every T5EV

  • 750 kg aluminum hydraulic liftgate with a manual backup pump
  • Artificial leather seats and a reversing camera
  • 10-inch DiLink screen
  • Bigger tires for rough roads
  • Cargo box 4.0 × 2.1 × 2.2 m with stainless steel door hardware
  • 2 year or 100,000 km warranty
Truck price*
Quoted options
Deposit today, 30 percent
Balance when built, before shipping
About, in cedis

Reserve on WhatsApp

*Approximate pricing in US dollars. Prices do not include import duty, VAT and levies, DVLA registration, insurance or other fees. See all fees. A ChainX advisor confirms quoted options and your deposit.

Technicians fitting a refrigerated box to a truck chassis in a service workshop

ChainX limited warranty

Every T5DM and T5EV is covered for 24 months or 100,000 km, whichever comes first, and serviced by our team in Tema.

What’s covered, and for how long

Cover starts on the day the truck is delivered or first used, whichever comes first, and ends at the time or distance shown, whichever comes first. Parts repaired or replaced under warranty are covered for the rest of the original period.

CoveragePeriodWhat it covers
Basic coverage24 months or 100,000 kmEvery part not listed separately below, including the cab, chassis, electrical systems, suspension, lamps (not bulbs), the DiLink screen and reversing camera
Power battery24 months or 100,000 kmRepair or replacement if the battery fails or its state of health falls below 70 percent
Drive unit24 months or 100,000 kmDrive motor and motor controller, plus the T5DM’s gasoline range extender engine
Refrigerator and box24 monthsRefrigeration unit, insulated box, doors, seals and hardware
Liftgate24 monthsHydraulic liftgate and its manual backup pump
Body perforation24 months, any distanceRust holes through the body from the inside out caused by a defect
Starter battery12 months or 20,000 kmThe 12 volt lead acid battery
Charging and V2L connectors12 monthsCharging cables and V2L discharge connectors supplied with the truck
Replacement parts12 monthsGenuine parts you buy and have fitted later, or the rest of the truck’s basic coverage if that is longer
ChargerStarCharge termsYour StarCharge charger carries StarCharge’s warranty, and we handle the claim for you

Taking care of the battery

All lithium batteries lose some capacity with time and use. That gradual loss is normal and is covered only if state of health falls below 70 percent within the period. Battery cover does not apply to damage from:

  • Leaving the battery at zero charge for long periods
  • Physical damage, or any attempt to shorten its life
  • Fire, or immersing the battery in water or other fluids
  • Opening the battery case, or service by anyone other than ChainX or an approved technician
  • Corrosive chemicals, or extreme heat or cold for more than 24 hours
  • Charging with incompatible equipment or the wrong procedure

Not covered

  • Parts that wear with use: tires, brake pads, wiper blades, bulbs, fuses, filters, coolant, refrigerant, oils and fluids
  • Routine servicing and adjustments
  • Accidents, collisions, theft, vandalism, fire or explosion from outside causes
  • Floods, storms, lightning and other natural events
  • Overloading beyond the 4,495 kg gross vehicle weight, racing or other misuse
  • Repairs, changes or parts not made or approved by ChainX
  • Normal noises, vibration, small dents, scratches and paint chips
  • Glass damage, unless caused by a defect
  • Damage from driving on after a fault appears, or reporting it late
  • Trucks with an altered VIN or odometer, or written off by an insurer

Keeping your cover

  • Service the truck at ChainX Tema or an approved workshop on the schedule in your handbook
  • Keep your service records in the ChainX app, including dates and mileage
  • Use genuine parts and the specified refrigerant
  • Follow any recall notice from ChainX or BYD
  • Stop driving and contact us as soon as a fault appears

Making a claim

  • Tell us. Message our service team on WhatsApp with your truck and the fault.
  • We check it. Bring the truck to Tema, or we arrange an inspection, and confirm what’s covered.
  • We fix it. Covered repairs are done at no cost for parts or labor. We repair, or replace with a new or reconditioned part, at our choice.

If you sell the truck, the remaining cover passes to the next owner at no cost.

Limits of this warranty

This limited warranty is the only warranty ChainX gives on the truck and replaces all other warranties, written or implied, to the extent the law allows. ChainX is not responsible for indirect or consequential losses, such as lost income, spoiled cargo or downtime. This page is a summary. Your purchase agreement sets out the full terms and the law that applies. Its structure follows BYD’s limited warranty for new energy vehicles, with periods set for trucks sold by ChainX in Ghana.