9 Reasons why you want an electric motorcycle with a swappable ...

23 Jun.,2025

 

9 Reasons why you want an electric motorcycle with a swappable ...

The first electric motorcycle in Africa! Designed in Kenya, for Africa.

The last few years you hear about it more often, electric vehicles. Also in African countries they get more and more popular. Here in Kenya,we designed an electric motorcycle specially created for African roads. Efficient, but strong. Sustainable, but powerful. With a robust design and a swappable battery, our electric motorcycle is suitable for riding in the busy traffic of the city, as well as off-road. And all this in a clean and eco-friendly way.

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The Kenyan government has set the goal to have 5% of registered vehicles to be electric by .We think that’s great! By making the technology more cost-efficient and simplifying deployment, we make electric transport more accessible to a broader market. Because we make electric driving accessible for the mass market, we focus on the largest group: public transport in East Africa. One of the most common forms of transport in East African countries are the boda bodas, the motorcycles used to go quickly from Point A to Point B in busy traffic.

But what are the advantages of an electric motorcycle? And why do you​​want to exchange your polluting, inefficient fossil fueled motorcycle for a more sustainable electric one? We have listed 10 good reasons why you would rather switch to electric driving today!

1. SAVE MONEY: AN ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE IS COST-EFFECTIVE AND ALMOST MAINTENANCE-FREE

Save money! Definitely one of the best reasons to start driving an electric motorcycle. And it might be more affordable than you think.The purchase of an electric motorcycle is an investment that pays off over the years of use. Driving an electric motorcycle can save you 50%on running costs. But how does it work?

First of all, the electric motorcycle is powered by a rechargeable battery instead of petrol. If we look at the energy source of the motorcycles and list the costs per 10 km, with a fossil fueled motorcycle you consume around $0.25 per 10 km and with our electric motorcycle around $0.08 per 10 km. By using our electric motorcycle, you already save 68% on fuel costs!Imagine taking a trip with your brand new electric motorcycle of 30 km from The Village Market in Gigiri to the SGR station in Nairobi, you will save up to $0.51. Repeat this trip ten times, and you've already saved more than $5!

Of course any motorcycle, electric or not, require some maintenance. For example, the tires and brake pads. These parts all need to be monitored and replaced once in a while. The advantage of an electric motorcycle is that it only has one moving part: the electric motor.This means our motorcycle is full electric and has no oil, no spark plugs, no air filter, and no timing belts. It also doesn't have a gearbox or clutch, which are often the most expensive parts on a motorcycle to be replaced. Conclusion: over the years you save a lot of money on maintenance with our electric motorcycle.

2. ZERO EMISSIONS - YOU CAN DO YOUR PART FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

It has not gone unnoticed that we are dealing with environmental pollution. During the social distancing measurements to reduce COVID-19 in , the pollution reduced so much that suddenly Mount Kenya was visible from Nairobi, the second-highest mountain in Africa and highest mountain in Kenya.Some Kenyans even say they spotted the highest mountain of Africa,Mount Kilimanjaro, from the capital city.

The growing concern and fear of greenhouse gas emissions and accompanying climate change are significant concerns for forward-thinking businesses such as Opibus. According to Knoema indicators, the CO2 emission in Kenya in was 0.38 tons per capita. Since road transport by average passengers is one of the significant sources of CO2 emissions, it is hard to argue that electric motorcycles would not make an immediate improvement if implemented nationwide. Especially because boda bodas, the motorbike taxis,contribute to the highest percentage of intercity transport in East Africa.

As said before, the Kenyan government has set the goal to increase 5% of the registered vehicles to be electric by . There is an increasing consensus among national policymakers and responsible business people to move towards a low-carbon future in Kenya. It is time to consider both the social and environmental repercussions of not opting for electric motorcycles.

Our electric motorcycles do not produce any emissions because the battery can be charged with renewable energy from the grid or even straight from a solar system. This means the motorcycle has no fumes and there is virtually no CO2 emissions while driving. In general, fossil fueled motorcycles transmit 10g of CO2 per 10 km. Our electric motorcycle emits 0.3g CO2 per 10 km. This means a reduction of 97%!

3. ROBUST DESIGN: YOU CAN USE THE ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE EVERYWHERE

From well-built roads, to off-road dirt paths, potholes and muddy alleys,the African roads are diverse and full of surprises, so you never know what you’ll come across. You want to make sure that your electric motorcycle can withstand all of these conditions and take you anywhere you want. The robust design and a frame made of ultra-tough steel, ensures our motorcycle can go through all terrains. The motorcycle has been tested in extreme conditions to make sure that repairs are kept to a minimum without compromising on performance.

4. YOU CAN CUT DOWN YOUR COMMUTE TIME

Driving in East African cities, like Nairobi, Mombasa and Kampala, a few miles sometimes can take hours to travel. Nothing gives you a better feeling than leaving the crowd behind and skillfully riding your electric motorcycle through the busy traffic. With an electric motorcycle, changing gears is no longer necessary, which means you only have to focus on what is happening all around you. The instant torque and rapid acceleration of the electric motorcycle makes it easy to adapt to traffic and react quickly to your environment. Soon you will leave the busy traffic behind, and you will reach your destination in no time!

5. ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES ARE QUIET

Besides environmental pollution from greenhouse gas emissions, we also have to deal with noise pollution. Nairobi is exposed to 86.3± 9.6 dB of noise pollution contributed by public service vehicles, like matatus and boda bodas (the busses and motorbike taxi’s in East Africa). Car horns,yelling, and gasoline-filled cars polluting the atmosphere, all contribute to a less-than-pleasant commute experience. When you invest in an electric motorcycle, you do your part in reducing the chaos.

Electric motorcycles produce almost no sounds. They are very quiet and make virtually no noise. The sound of the electric engine can hardly be heard and the only sound that the electric motorcycle gives off is the tires running over the roads.

6. YOU NEVER LOSE POWER WITH SWAPPABLE BATTERIES AND A PORTABLE CHARGER

Is your battery running low while driving? Not a problem, our swappable battery allows you to swap your empty battery for a fully charged one within 10 seconds!You can continue your trip without interruption, extending your range, and making it possible to bring your battery inside to charge.During long rides you can bring an extra battery with you which can be swapped at home or at the office.

Our electric motorcycle has two large removable batteries. The intelligent battery management system that the batteries are connected to makes sure it output the right power at the right time.The range of the electric motorcycle is 160 km. Every battery provides a range of 80 km. Of course the range depends on a couple of things, such as the terrain, rate of acceleration, and the tire pressure, but this isn’t any different compared to a conventional motorcycle.

A portable charger is included with the purchase of our electric motorcycle. You can take this charger everywhere with you, to charge your batteries at any AC outlet. It can be plugged into any 230 /240V AC socket in your home, at the office or in public facilities,and it will take less than 4 hours for the portable charger to fully charge 1 battery!

7. WITH INSTANT ACCELERATION, THE ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE IS FAST

Some riders need the thrill of speed. Others want to get from Point A to Point B in the shortest amount of time possible. Whatever your wants and needs, electric motorcycles outrank traditional motorcycles in torque and power. Riders can expect 100 percent instant torque and rapid acceleration for freeway driving. No conventional motorcycle can compare to this performance.

If you want to learn more, please visit our website Electric Motorcycle.

In the middle of the busy traffic of the city, you have to brake and accelerate a lot to keep up with the traffic. Fortunately, you don't have to shift gears with an electric motorcycle. All you have to do is accelerate and brake, which makes driving in the busy traffic of the city a lot more pleasant! Perhaps you are under the impression torque is scary, but electric motorcycle torque and power are linear and give a relatively smooth acceleration. With the speed of the instant torque and rapid acceleration, the motorcycle is perfect for city and off-road riding.

8. THE ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE IS EASY TO DRIVE

You don’t have that much experience in how to drive a motorbike yet?That’s not a problem with our electric motorcycle! It is super easy to ride, and we are convinced everyone can do it. Since you don't have to shift gears on our electric motorcycle, you just have to switch it on and ride. This gives you the chance to focus more on the environment and less on how to ride the motorcycle.

9. THE ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE IS CREATED, BUILT AND DESIGNED IN AFRICA

We want to make electric transport more accessible to a broader market,such as the public transport, and it was our goal to create a cheap and low-cost motorcycle. We have not only taken the costumer into account, but we also make use of local production and local assembly for our motorcycles. That’s why we say: Designed in Kenya, for Africa!

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5 Small Businesses Riding High on the E-Bike Craze | CO

Electric bikes are more popular than ever with the pandemic putting them in the spotlight and people realizing they are a feasible mode of transportation. In fact, e-bike sales nearly quadrupled from $240.1 million in to $885.5 million in .

Here are some small businesses that manufacture and utilize e-bikes in a variety of ways, making them more accessible to consumers and enriching people’s lives.

Electric Bike Company

A prominent e-bike company in North Orange County, California, is the Electric Bike Company (EBC). Manufactured 100% in the U.S. since , EBC collects the highest-quality parts from around the world and builds them to order in a few local factories. EBC allows customers to fully customize their bikes, and they’re delivered completely assembled. With a five-year battery warranty and a 10-year motor warranty, stainless-steel nuts and bolts, and sealed bearings, EBC bikes are built to withstand the test of time and corrosion that comes with living by the beach.

Sean Lupton-Smith, the founder of EBC, puts a great deal of thought into his facilities and how he can give customers the best electric bikes on the market. From having its own paint shop and wood shop to selecting the most ideal tires and compatible rims, EBC is meticulous and thoughtful about its products.

Bunch Bikes

Bunch Bikes is the largest North American front-loading cargo bike brand and strives to make family biking easier. In , Aaron Powell took a family trip to Sweden, where he discovered cargo bikes and fell in love with bicycle culture. A year later, he set out on a mission to bring cargo e-bikes to the U.S. and saw an explosion in demand in . The following year, Powell received buy-in from two sharks on “Shark Tank,” which made his brand mainstream. In , the company established the Bunch Squad, which is a generous community of Bunch Bike owners who let prospective buyers test-ride their e-bikes.

Each bike is assembled and tested in a Denton, Texas, warehouse. The cargo space can hold two to four children, dogs, or groceries.

Outrider USA

In , Tommy Ausherman MacGyver’d his first electric bike called the T-Wrex. He rode it for a year until he decided it was too heavy. This was the impetus for Outrider USA, and Ausherman’s builds changed from the more common upright style to a recumbent e-bike intended to accommodate users with a range of physical abilities.

Outrider’s claim to fame is off-roading electric trikes and quads that are accessible to anyone and designed especially for those with temporary or permanent injuries. Keeping in mind users’ varying degrees of upper body strength, throttling and braking is done by leaning backward or forward. The company has developed an ergonomic tri-pin steering system that doesn’t require much force.

Outrider currently isn’t taking tricycle orders due to extremely high demand for the new Coyote quad model — the first compact all-terrain vehicle. “We knew four years ago we were going to evolve to a four-wheeler because it’s much more stable and has a lot more off-road capability with four wheels,” said Sales Director Mickey Madzinski, “Since our soft launch last April, we haven’t been able to keep up with demand.”

Lectric eBikes

Two lifelong friends and a dad willing to postpone retirement built Lectric eBikes out of a small garage in Phoenix, Arizona. Four years later, Levi Conlow, Robby Deziel, and Brent Conlow are the proud owners and innovators of one of the fastest-growing electric bike companies in the U.S. The trio wanted to make high-quality e-bikes more affordable, so they disrupted the market with a starting price point of $999. After a less than successful prototype, the team went back to the drawing board and used sage feedback to improve their first design. The redesign was successful. The trio made $1 million in three weeks. Levi and Robby landed on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in , and Brent has made back his initial investment. “It seems to be working out well for him now,” said Levi.

Aside from affordability, what makes Lectric eBikes different? Electric bikes are notoriously heavy and can be difficult to store due to their bulky size. A clever feature of Lectric eBikes is that they fold, which is especially advantageous for people who live in apartments or condos.

Escape Adventures

Forged on the foundation of “fresh air, faith, fitness, and friends,” Jared and Heather Fisher began leading tours of the great outdoors in . Escape Adventures has been offering guided tours for the past quarter century by way of biking, hiking, rafting, snorkeling, rock climbing, and, most recently, e-biking. The improved engineering and familiarity of e-bikes have made them a mode of transportation that positions Escape Adventures well for those who want to see the stunning Zion canyons or the majesty of the Rocky Mountains but may not be confident in their abilities to navigate those terrains. Since e-bikes can also be operated manually, travelers can enjoy whatever level of exercise they want or simply coast through the scenery.

Escape Adventures is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, but its tours span over 100 destinations throughout Western North America, with slow expansion to other areas of the U.S.

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