Uganda, Oct. 13 -- Driving a fully electric Nissan Leaf 2016 model through the hilly suburb of Naguru, Kampala, was quite an adventure. Cars closer to it are mostly hybrid, use fuel, and at high speeds, switch to electric mode.

What is likable about the Leaf is the mileage it gives when different functions are switched on and off. For instance, with the air conditioner switched on, I had up to 56 kilometres to cover. When I switched it off, the dashboard showed I could go 63 kilometres. It has no engine, gearbox, radiator or driving shaft, and no component uses oil or lubricants. It only has two mortars under the bonnet at the front and a fully computerised system.

While running, the dashboard indicates D-eco, meaning it was switching t...