Motorcycles Lead Africa's EV Shift as Battery-Swap Models Accelerate Adoption

Surprised East Africa's become an e-mobility hub — there are aspects where it's actually ahead of developed countries.

Swap networks spreading faster than charging networks — same pattern I saw in India's three-wheeler taxi market.

Ampersand and Roam are getting named as rivals too, so this looks like it'll turn into a turf war over swap-station networks.

Behind the rapid expansion, I wonder if battery-standard unification and safety standards are actually keeping pace.

Battery-swapping as a way to make up for the lack of charging infrastructure feels like a realistic solution suited to Africa's situation.

Spiro going from 4,000 to 14,000 units, with a 50,000 target the next year — that growth rate is on a whole different level.