Zembo manufactures affordable electric motorcycles, locally assembled in Uganda, featuring a battery swap system that allows for quick two-minute recharges and a range of up to 200 kilometers. This solution provides motorcycle taxi drivers with a cost-effective alternative to fuel-powered bikes, significantly reducing operational expenses and CO2 emissions.
Funding
$2.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Motorcycle taxi drivers in Africa often rely on expensive fuel-powered bikes, leading to high operational costs and contributing to CO2 emissions. Traditional refueling methods also result in downtime, reducing potential earnings for drivers.
Solution
Zembo provides affordable electric motorcycles and a battery swap system to address these challenges. The company's electric motorcycles are locally assembled and offer a cost-effective alternative to fuel-powered bikes, reducing operational expenses and CO2 emissions. The battery swap system allows for quick two-minute recharges at Zembo stations, minimizing downtime and maximizing earning potential for drivers. Zembo also offers financing options to make their bikes accessible to more drivers.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is commercial riders in Africa, such as motorcycle taxi and delivery drivers, seeking a cost-effective and sustainable transportation solution.
Features
- Electric motorcycles with a range of up to 65 km and a top speed of 75 km/h
- Battery swap system for quick two-minute recharges at Zembo stations
- Growing network of battery swap stations, including 24/7 automated cabinets
- Asset financing options to make bikes accessible to more drivers
- Garage services providing reliable servicing designed for electric motorcycles
- Street assistance for quick-response roadside assistance
- 24/7 call center support