Nairobi-based Mazi mobility has launched an Electric Vehicle mobility-as-a-service alternative to cater to the city’s highly fragmented public transport sector. Global venture builder Satgana is the principal backer behind Mazi Mobility’s flagship electric mobility fleet.

Mazi uses motorcycles referred to locally as bodabodas to lead the transition to clean yet affordable transport alternatives in the city. Today’s launch culminated in the unveiling of Magnus 3000 (M3K) which stands as an alternative to petrol-driven bodas. Mazi will also introduce battery swapping stations that should reduce costs associated with transportation by 50%. The MK3 model offers the rider a single or dual battery option offering 70km and 140km in range respectively.

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