Electric motorcycles are spreading. Here is what the numbers show
Battery swapping is making electric boda bodas practical for riders. Adoption is rising from a low base.
By Daniel Otieno. 3 Oct 2026, 11:00 EAT
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: 2022 12, 2023 29, 2024 54, 2025 88, 2026 121 (stations)