Autopax unveils locally assembled Cheche e-motorcycle with battery swap
The rollout, done in partnership with Kofa and TailG, combines motorcycle assembly, battery systems and swapping infrastructure into an integrated transport solution. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Autopax has launched the locally assembled Cheche e-motorcycle in Nairobi, Kenya, featuring a battery-swapping system designed for commercial riders.
- The new system aims to eliminate charging downtime with battery swaps taking just minutes.
- Key players involved include Autopax, Kofa, and TailG.
- The facility is part of a network of 12 operational swapping stations across Nairobi, supporting an initial fleet of 500 motorcycles.
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