How might Charging as a Service work for electric motorcycle riders in East Africa? Watch the conversation, read the research, and join the people building it next.
The session brought together perspectives from investment, EV manufacturing, charging infrastructure, policy, engineering, rider representation, research, and climate tech.
Together we explored what it will take for fast charging and other charging models to work in real rider lives. Not only as technical solutions, but as services riders can trust, afford, access, and use without putting their income at risk.
The webinar was hosted as part of a research initiative conducted by Proportion Global for ROAM, commissioned by British International Investment, exploring how Charging as a Service could work in a mixed ecosystem that already includes battery swapping and home charging.
” Fast charging isn’t only about speed. For riders, it is about predictability, confidence, and earning continuity through the working day.”
Fast charging becomes attractive when it reduces downtime, protects trips, and helps riders stay in control of their day. Riders aren't only comparing prices — they're asking whether a charging model helps them earn more reliably.
Unclear battery performance, inconsistent service, weak proof signals, and poor communication can quickly erode confidence. Riders need transparent information, visible accountability, and reliable service experiences that prove the value of EVs over time.
Repeat use depends on locations, hours, payment options, and support that match how riders already move and earn. Charging should fit into rider routines — not the other way around.
The full report is now available, alongside a shorter highlights document. Both go deeper into rider signals, ecosystem questions, and recommendations for the actors building the East Africa EV market.
A concise overview of the main findings, rider signals, and ecosystem questions — for partners, policymakers, and operators who want the headline read.
Detailed insights, analysis, and recommendations for actors working on EV charging, electric motorcycles, financing, policy, rider engagement, and infrastructure development.
During the webinar we asked participants what next steps they’d prefer after the session. Multiple selections were allowed.
Participants could pick multiple options — totals exceed 100% by design. The signal: an open, practical, collaborative EV space in East Africa is wanted now.
A dedicated space on the Innovators Team platform for everyone working on, investing in, researching, regulating, using, or supporting electric mobility in the region.
A space to connect, share updates, discuss emerging questions, and explore opportunities for collaboration across the ecosystem.
It will require trust, rider-centred design, viable business models, better financing, practical policy support, reliable operations, and stronger coordination across the ecosystem.
The next step is to keep the conversation going — and turn shared questions into shared action.
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