Inside the battery-rental model powering Kenya’s electric motorbike uptake

In Kenya, battery-swapping stations are becoming essential for the transition to electric motorcycles through a rental model known as BaaS. Boda boda riders, like Amos, finance their bikes while renting batteries, lowering the upfront cost and concerns about battery degradation. Amos spends about Sh540 daily on battery swaps while making profits comparable to his petrol-powered peers.