NAIROBI, Kenya, April 3 – Kenyan-based electric mobility company Roam has joined hands with MOGO, an asset financier, to accelerate the adoption of electric motorcycles in East Africa.
The deal will allow individuals to acquire clean motorbikes, helping riders earn 30 percent.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Mogo to tap into the expanding market of boda boda riders eager to transition to electric motorcycles amidst soaring petrol prices,” says Mikael Gånge, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officerof Roam.
“By leveraging Mogo’s expertise in asset financing, we’re able to offer flexible financing options that make sure customers save money on day one. At Roam, our mission is clear, we want to provide the best and most affordable electric motorcycle to the market and Mogo is a great partner in accelerating that mission.”
Roam’s electric motorcycles come in various features and designs tailored for various use cases, including personal commuting, cargo transportation, ridesharing, and taxi services.
“Our partnership with Roam will expand access to electric motorcycles in Kenya,” saysRauls Leitis, Business Development Project Managerat Mogo.
“We see that the electric motorcycle market is ever expanding and with Roam’s innovative products that enable customers to not only charge at home but also at the Roam Hubs, we believe the electric motorcycle market will eventually become larger than the petrol one.”
“The partnership will start with 3 in-store MOGO locations in Nairobi, with ongoing discussions to expand to over 15 other locations across Kenya to get a large reach and better service for a broader market of customers.”
