South China Morning Post·3 min read·medium
How Chinese investors are supercharging Africa’s multibillion-dollar e-bike boom
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Jevans Nyabiage
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Chinese investors are funding a transition to electric motorcycles in Africa, with companies like Spiro receiving significant capital to build battery-swapping networks. This shift aims to replace petrol-powered taxis with localized electric vehicle production.
Motorcycle taxis – often called boda-bodas in East Africa and okadas in Nigeria and parts of West Africa – serve as the primary mode of transport for millions in Africa. Now, Chinese investors are pouring funds into the continent’s multibillion-dollar two-wheeler market, driving an energy shift from petrol to electric power.
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