Follow MOTAWILL's journey as we build Africa's leading EV motorcycle platform — from new factory partnerships to market expansions and community milestones.
MOTAWILL has positioned an initial batch of 10 electric motorcycles in Cape Town and is preparing for the first handover. The immediate focus is to move the motorcycles from staging into local fleet use, complete the first delivery, and establish the operating groundwork for a broader Cape Town deployment as the local program develops.
MOTAWILL visited the Zulzi pickup point in South Africa to observe how the E67 fleet and battery swapping stations are performing in day-to-day delivery operations. Riders shared direct feedback on swap station access, route coverage and what matters most during a working shift. Three swapping stations are already live at this location. Additional stations are being installed to extend coverage across the corridors where the fleet operates — expanding alongside the network as it grows.
A photo set from the MOTAWILL South Africa warehouse, showing riders getting hands-on time with the E67 and the battery swap system. The team was on-site to walk through motorcycle setup, battery handling and the day-to-day mechanics behind a working electric fleet. A look at what routine operations look like at this stage of deployment.
A full walkthrough of the E67 rider onboarding process in Sandton, Johannesburg — captured on video from paperwork and app setup through to battery installation and the first ride. The clip documents each step of how new riders get acquainted with the motorcycle and battery swap routine before entering daily fleet operations.
The MOTAWILL technical team was on-site in Sandton, Johannesburg — supporting riders through the E67 onboarding process. People had a closer look at the motorcycle, asked a few questions, and watched the team prepare the batteries and cargo box before heading out. Part of the day was rider training; part of it was simply making sure everything was ready before the first ride. A simple working day. Another day. Another ride.
A short video capturing riders running through MOTAWILL's battery swap routine — scan, exchange, back on the road in minutes. The clip is a window into something larger: MOTAWILL is steadily expanding its swap cabinet network across South Africa, adding new points as fleet volume grows. For operators, more coverage means more predictable uptime and less dependence on fixed charging windows.
Another milestone in the deployment of the MOTAWILL E67 electric motorcycle. Riders completed practical training on battery handling, installation, and vehicle operation, helping them become familiar with the dual-battery E67 before daily use. With the riders trained and the motorcycles prepared, the fleet is now one step closer to entering operation.
A behind-the-scenes look at a customer project in South Africa, bringing together MOTAWILL E67 electric motorcycles and a battery swapping system prepared for local operations. A MOTAWILL engineer assisted on site with equipment checks, system adjustments, and final preparations before the riders headed out—showing why clear communication, practical guidance, and reliable on-site support all matter as a new system moves into daily use.
Ghana's petrol okada economics are at a breaking point. A standard 200 km daily route costs around GH₵93 in fuel — electric covers the same for roughly GH₵29, saving approximately GH₵64/day per rider. For unions already navigating Act 1153 licensing pressure, that margin is critical. MOTAWILL's rent-to-own model eliminates the capital barrier with zero upfront cost and full ownership at term end. The fleet infrastructure, vehicles, and battery-swap network are ready for the Ghana market.
Over 700 MOTAWILL E67 electric motorcycles are now in daily commercial operation across South Africa, running some of the continent's most demanding courier and ride-hailing routes. With the fleet model — vehicles, battery swap, and fleet software — proven at scale, MOTAWILL is evaluating the next phase of regional expansion, with Zambia among the markets under active consideration.
Ethiopia banned ICE motorcycle imports in January 2024, but over 90% of motorcycles on Addis Ababa's roads in 2026 are still petrol, running on fuel at ETB 167/litre with no price floor in sight. MOTAWILL spent three months solving what stalls most EV deployments here — motor calibration for 2,355m altitude, battery testing through highland humidity, and swap cabinets that run on grid, solar, or generator. We're opening partnership conversations with delivery platforms, logistics networks, and fleet agencies in Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, and Hawassa.
MOTAWILL published a study on Egypt's fleet fuel economics. 80-octane in Cairo hit EGP 20.75/litre, up 232% since 2022. Every fleet operator is trying to optimise a cost structure the government has already committed to dismantling — better route planning, smaller bikes, rider incentives, all rearranging deck chairs. The IMF programme has runway, subsidy cuts aren't reversing. The study breaks down why the gap between petrol and EV fleet TCO has already diverged, and MOTAWILL is opening partnership conversations with fleet operators in Cairo, Giza and Alexandria.
20 battery swap cabinets landed in Johannesburg this week. Containers hit the dock, MOTAWILL unloaded, staged, and started wiring them into the network. Level the frame, route the cables, power up, test. Some cabinets need a second pass — that's just how deployment works. But by the end of the week they're live, and riders just swap and go.
With petrol above ₦1,200/L, daily running costs are silently wiping out operator margins across Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. MOTAWILL published a detailed breakdown of how rent-to-own EV fleets and battery-swap infrastructure eliminate the CapEx shock while cutting daily costs by up to 90%.
Uganda's 200,000+ boda boda riders spend ~30% of daily income on fuel, making the economic case for EV transition urgent. MOTAWILL published a dedicated Uganda market page outlining vehicle supply, battery-swap infrastructure, and fleet software tailored for local operators, with fixed UGX pricing to eliminate fuel volatility.
From first conversations to on-ground collaboration. MOTAWILL is engaging with ZDA (Zambia Development Agency), Zulzi (on-demand delivery platform), and several SA fleet operators to expand commercial EV access across Johannesburg and regional corridors.
Standard deployment SOP in action: from staging high-density SKD assets and battery swap ecosystems to rapid assembly and on-the-ground client strategy sessions.
Third deployment batch of 120 E67 commercial electric motorcycles unloaded and assembled at the Sandton operations hub. 10.0 kW peak mid-drive, 280 N·m torque, 250 kg max laden mass — purpose-built for SA's heavy-duty courier and ride-hailing routes.
Behind-the-scenes look at the complete deployment cycle: high-density SKD containers, rapid assembly, and final fleet handovers at the Johannesburg operations hub.
Technical deep-dive on the 250 kg max laden mass platform. Designed for triple-duty operations: ride-hailing (moto-taxi), heavy courier (auto parts, bulk FMCG), and general cargo. L3e-certified mid-drive powertrain with dual hydraulic disc brakes and SKD-ready architecture for local assembly.
On-ground deployment testing with active Uber Eats riders in Johannesburg. Riders focused on suspension travel, subframe rigidity under payload, and mid-drive chain durability — not top speed. Feedback directly informed suspension tuning changes for the next SKD batch.
Major system upgrade to MOTAWILL's digital fleet platform: live battery monitoring, predictive maintenance alerts, and automated swap-station inventory tracking. New dashboard gives fleet partners per-vehicle uptime, cost-per-km, and battery health data across all deployed units.
Gauteng operations hub received and deployed 80 heavy-duty E67 units. Full SKD-to-road cycle completed in 5 days per batch. Containers staged, units assembled, battery swap cabinets installed, and fleet handover completed. Marks the third JHB deployment in 2026.
MOTAWILL established its international headquarters in Dubai, UAE. Dubai HQ serves as the MEA logistics & finance hub, coordinating 20+ country operations, BaaS infrastructure deployment, and supply chain finance across Africa and the Middle East.
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