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Africa welcomed more than a dozen electric motorcycle models this year
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 | Electric motorcycle companies in Africa have been racing to launch new models with improved features to attract customers, launching more than a dozen models in the first half of 2025. Cheaper to run than petrol motorcycles, electric motorcycles account for well over 50% of all EV sales in Africa, and in many markets, they exceed 70–80% of unit sales. |
Africa’s electric motorcycle market is highly fragmented, with each country hosting numerous sellers. The majority of electric motorcycle companies operate in a single market, but some that have managed to raise significant capital such as Spiro have expanded into multiple markets.
Unlike in the electric car segment where the introduction of new models is concentrated in a handful of big markets, the launch of new electric motorcycle models is well spread across the continent. Motorcycles are the most prevalent form of transportation in Africa.
Our take: The introduction of more robust models that can handle higher loads and cover larger ranges will increase adoption… Read more (2 min)
 | EV24.Africa, a dedicated online EV marketplace, has completed its first batch of sales to 10 African countries since launching in March 2025. Despite receiving over 350 orders from clients in more than 30 countries, delivery has been delayed due to supply chain challenges. The platform offers a wide selection of EVs from 50 global manufacturers. |
Demand for electric vehicles is rising across the continent, but physical dealerships for new and used EVs remain scarce. The limited on-the-ground supply slows adoption, especially outside major urban centres.
Africa’s EV market remains nascent — and while platforms like EV24.Africa offer easier access, awareness and financing remain key barriers to scale.
Our take: Shipping constraints and varying tax structures across countries lead to inconsistent costs and delays for platforms operating regionally… Read more (2 min)
 | Electric motorcycles are quickly becoming popular in Africa, saving riders up to a third of their daily operational costs compared to petrol-powered motorcycles. In this week’s Consumer View, we spotlight Abiud Nyakundi, who rides a petrol motorcycle in Kenya. In an interview with Mobility Rising, he reveals why he is reluctant to switch to an electric one. |
For Mr Nyakundi, the limited range of electric motorcycles is the biggest drawback. He prefers his petrol motorcycle, which he uses to travel over long distances, including to his rural home which is hundreds of kilometres from Nairobi.
He is open to switching to an electric motorcycle in future, but for that to happen, the main limitations, especially the limited driving range, have to be fixed. In the meantime, prefers the reliability of his petrol motorcycle.
Read the full discussion here…(2 min)
Cyclists on e-bicycles join the World Environment Day celebrations in Uganda
Events
🗓️ Attend Urban Mobility Conference in Namibia (July 7)
🗓️ Register for Financing in E-Mobility webinar (July 18)
🗓️ Prepare for the second Africa Climate Summit in Ethiopia (Sept 5)
Jobs
👨🏻💼 Become a Business Transformational Leader at Zembo (Uganda)
🔋 Join Dodai as a battery swapping attendant (Ethiopia)
💼 Apply for the Corporate Acquisition Manager role at Shift EV (Egypt)
Various
🤝🏻 eBee Uganda partners with Pot Water for last-mile deliveries
📈 Africa E-Mobility Alliance is conducting an EV accelerator programme
⚡ EV adoption is already underway in Zimbabwe
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Ignatius Maraga, an EV infrastructure expert, says, “Only 3 technical schools in East Africa teach EV repair. We’re training mechanics, but at 10% of needed capacity.”