WeMobility

E-mobility – Leapfrogging in rural Kenya

E-mobility opens up the opportunity to implement climate friendly solutions and support the development of new skills and jobs at the same time. Our e-mobility services meet the mobility needs of rural people and businesses in a sustainable, clean and climate friendly way. With reduced CO2 emissions and a charging infrastructure by renewable energy sources with solar energy, the positive impact of e-mobility for rural locations is significant and sustainable. The structural design of selected vehicles enables local production in Africa, leading to job creation and a sense of ownership and commitment to the product among local communities. All vehicles will be suitable for off-road and rural infrastructure and are easy to driving with no gear requirement.

Opportunities of sharing economy and local production

Our goal is to provide quality products and offer business models that enable our customers with fast and easy access to electric vehicles, which can compete and improve on existing means of transport. By implementing the principles of sharing economy, the e-mobility solutions offer an affordable approach for regional trade, fishermen, farmers and small entrepreneurs who can increase their income by reaching out to a wider range of customers and generate additional income.
To establish new value chains of the transport means, our WeMobiltiy division sets up workshops in which the assembly and service of electric bicycles and motorcycles takes place. Training and instructions on how to build and maintain the e-mobility solutions and obtain adequate material are taking place at selected WeTu Hubs. This way mechanics are prepared for the changing requirements that the upcoming e-mobility solutions require.

Environmental impact – embracing circular economy

The broadly used two and three-wheelers, boda boda in particular, cause high particle and CO2 emissions compared to e-mobility solutions. By using charging infrastructure supplied with solar energy, the positive environmental impact increases additionally. To embrace the principle of circular economy, customers can find e-waste collection points at our WeTu Hubs. Our own products like the solar fishing lanterns and other small and medium sized electronic and electric equipment can be handed in. The products, including our WeMobility solutions are tested for second and third life purposes. If a product is not suitable for further use, the different material types are recycled and led back to its respective material cycle.

Our Portfolio

The startup Bodawerk positioned itself as an energy provider by developing batteries for local uses (motorcycles, boat motors, and agricultural vehicles). The company equips 100cc Bajaj Boxers with cost-effective e-motors and provides decentralized access to charging facilities.