Kenyan carmaker Autopax, and Ghanaian battery company Kofa have signed a deal to set up an electric motorcycle assembly and distribution plant.
- •The landmark collaboration was ratified on Feb 15 at the Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi.
- •Autopax will set up an assembly line and distribution outlets across the region.
- •On its part, Kofa will deploy its battery swap network to ease electric mobility.
“This partnership not only represents a significant leap towards cleaner transport but also demonstrates our commitment to innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of Kenyan businesses and entrepreneurs,” said Autopax CEO Joy Kalua.
The motorcycles will carry about 250 kilograms and can travel 100 kilometers on a full charge. Kofa will be responsible for maintaining the efficiency of the motorcycles through its Kore2 Swap and Go Network.
“We will set up a sustainable battery swap network across the region, providing a reliable solution for energy storage and management,” said the CEO of Kofa Eric Nygard.
Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) indicates that motorcycle imports dropped significantly in three-quarters of last year compared to the figures in 2022.
