Ride-hailing company Bolt has announced a significant milestone in Kenya with its electric bikes fleet surpassing 500 vehicles.
This achievement made possible through a strategic partnership with financial technology firm M-KOPA, accounts for nearly 50% of all electric vehicles in Kenya, marking Bolt’s largest fully electric fleet. Other partners include electric vehicle producers Roam Electric and Ampersand.
As part of the partnership, new and existing drivers can lease ROAM and Ampersand electric motorbikes at a discounted price in comparison to the current market rates.
The partnership, which transitioned from a pilot model to fully scaling up in December 2024, has seen rapid adoption, reinforcing the viability of electric bikes as a sustainable and cost-effective mobility solution in Kenya.
Bolt aims to expand the fleet to 1,500 vehicles by the end of 2025, further improving electric bikes availability to meet high demand in the market.
“Our journey toward cost-effective and sustainable mobility in Kenya has taken a significant leap forward with this milestone,” said Dimmy Kanyankole, General Manager, Bolt Kenya and Tanzania. “The growth of our electric bikes fleet is not only sustainable but also offers a cost-effective way that allows drivers to have the ability to own these bikes and earn a living while at it.
Bolt electric bikes battery swap infrastructure
The initiative has also tested the resilience of battery swap infrastructure, revealing the need for additional battery capacity and charging stations in Kenya’s capital Nairobi to meet the demand for electric vehicles in Kenya.
“This is a promising indicator for the future of electric mobility not only in Kenya but also in Africa,” added Mr. Kanyankole. “With the right infrastructure and partnerships, we can scale these initiatives further, reducing costs, cutting emissions, and making sustainable transport more accessible across the continent.”
As Bolt continues to expand its electrification efforts, the company says this achievement underscores the potential for similar initiatives across other African markets and beyond, paving the way for an affordable and more sustainable urban mobility landscape.
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