Arc Ride

Arc Ride is revolutionizing African urban transportation through affordable electric motorcycles and an innovative battery-swapping network, creating sustainable mobility solutions for growing cities.

Founded in 2020 in Nairobi, Arc Ride emerged to address Africa's urban mobility challenges by providing clean, affordable electric transportation solutions for everyday commuters.

Starting with electric two-wheelers for boda boda operators, Arc Ride has rapidly expanded to 170+ battery swapping stations across Nairobi, transforming urban transportation.

Location:

Nairobi, Kenya

Industry:

E-mobility/Technology

Jobs Impacted:

886

Facilities:

Growth Trajectory:

Africa's largest battery

swapping network

with over 170 stations

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About Arc Ride

Arc Ride develops, assembles, and deploys electric two- and three-wheelers with a proprietary battery management platform. Their hire-purchase model reduces daily transportation costs by 30% compared to traditional vehicles, making sustainable transport accessible to working communities.

Through partnerships like Green Wheels, Arc Ride creates employment opportunities for boda drivers while preventing 2 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually per e-bike. The company plans to scale to 30,000 electric vehicles by 2027.

What Makes This Business Special

"ARC Ride is at the forefront of Kenya’s electric mobility revolution. By embedding insurance with our battery swap services, we not only enhance safety and peace of mind for our customers but also elevate their overall experience, distinguishing ARC Ride in the rapidly growing EV market."

Joseph Hurst-Croft

CEO

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