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Battery swapping is making electric boda bodas practical for riders. Adoption is rising from a low base.
Energy reporter, Kisumu
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6 min read
Riders say lower running costs are the main attraction. Battery swapping removes the long wait to charge, which matters when every hour off the road is lost income.
Battery swap stations in a sample city
Values in stations
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Energy reporter, Kisumu
Daniel Otieno reports on electricity, renewable energy and energy access.
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