Bolt has announced a major milestone in Kenya’s transition to greener urban mobility, with electric motorbikes now making up over 40% of its motorbike fleet, making it the largest supplier of electric bikes in the ride-hailing industry countrywide.
The company also confirmed that it has successfully onboarded over 1,700 M-KOPA-financed riders, reaching its 2025 target ahead of schedule and accelerating the availability of affordable electric mobility for riders across the country.
The expanded adoption of electric bikes is part of Bolt’s broader strategy to reduce emissions, lower operating costs for riders, and contribute to Kenya’s clean transport ambitions. The partnership with M-KOPA has enabled riders to access electric bikes through flexible financing models, improving earnings by significantly reducing fuel and maintenance expenses.
Dimmy Kanyankole, Senior General Manager, East Africa, said: “Kenya is at the forefront of clean mobility in Africa, and today’s announcement marks a pivotal step in scaling practical, affordable and sustainable transport solutions. By reaching over 40% electric bike penetration and onboarding 1,700 M-KOPA-supported riders, we are demonstrating that sustainability and improved rider livelihoods can go hand in hand.”
The shift to electric bikes offers riders daily cost savings compared to petrol motorbikes, while also lowering carbon emissions in densely populated urban centres. With transport representing one of the fastest-growing sources of emissions, EV adoption in the ride-hailing sector is seen as a critical lever for national climate and air quality goals.
Nena Sanderson, Chief Product Officer and Managing Director, M-KOPA Mobility, noted: “Our partnership with Bolt is proving that when financing barriers are removed, riders are eager to adopt cleaner and cheaper electric alternatives. Reaching 1,700 riders is just the beginning, we are committed to scaling this impact even further.”
Bolt’s end-of-year data indicates that Kenya continues to demonstrate strong and accelerating electrification potential, with riders increasingly embracing sustainable mobility options. The platform recorded an impressive 4.8 million EV rides over the past year, highlighting the growing local demand for cleaner transport, and making Kenya the continent’s biggest e-mobility milestone.
Bolt aims to continue expanding its electric bike fleet over the next year through new financing partnerships, rider support programs and strategic collaborations with manufacturers and charging network providers.
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