Ecobodaa

Ecobodaa, a Kenyan e-mobility start-up, aims to offer affordable electric motorcycle taxis in Nairobi through a lease-to-own model. After a 2020 trial with 10 electric motorcycles, the company discovered that riders, who typically earn around USD $2.70 daily, struggled with upfront battery swap costs. In response, Ecobodaa introduced a digital micro pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) platform, allowing users to carry forward unused battery power financially, akin to petrol payments – improving cash flow management for drivers. In October 2022, Ecobodaa received a PREO grant to expand its fleet by 50 units and commercialise its PAYGO technology, promoting socio-economic development in the local community by supporting driver livelihoods and reducing urban pollution.