logo
Cases Details
Home / Cases /

Company cases about Photovoltaic Battery Swap System Launched in Rural Kenya, Leisure E-bikes & Cargo E-tricycles Cover Rural Passenger Tran

Photovoltaic Battery Swap System Launched in Rural Kenya, Leisure E-bikes & Cargo E-tricycles Cover Rural Passenger Tran

2026-07-13
a rural mobility service provider in Nairobi, Kenya, cooperated with local photovoltaic enterprises to launch a complete electric leisure travel solution covering two core scenarios: short-distance village passenger transport and farmers’ fruit & vegetable stall delivery. Local fuel motorcycles suffer soaring oil prices and scarce spare parts, driving up travel and cargo transportation costs for farmers.
Two vehicle models were launched simultaneously: lightweight leisure electric two-wheelers for daily village commuting and market trips; heavy-duty enclosed leisure electric tricycles with extended widened cargo holds and a maximum load of 280kg for fruit, vegetable and small commodity transport. Matched village photovoltaic battery swap stations operate without grid power supply, and batteries are available on monthly rental to lower vehicle purchase thresholds. All vehicles feature thickened anti-rust chassis and dustproof sealing to adapt to muddy dirt roads in rainy seasons.
After deployment, the average daily operating income of each vehicle rises by 43% compared with fuel models, and monthly maintenance costs drop by 68%. The photovoltaic battery swap system solves power supply shortages in remote villages. The local government listed this electric mobility scheme as a rural revitalization demonstration project, planning to cover villages in 12 surrounding counties within the year.