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Electric motorcycle adoption in Pakistan and Nigeria

Overview

In Pakistan and Nigeria, electric motorcycles are seeing increased adoption as consumers seek alternatives to rising gasoline prices and fuel shortages.

In Pakistan, the surge is particularly visible in cities like Lahore among students, office workers, and delivery riders. The market has expanded to include approximately 84 companies, such as Vlektra and Jolta. While the economic advantage of charging batteries over purchasing petrol drives demand, the transition is complicated by unreliable power grids and frequent load-shedding.

In Nigeria, specifically in Gombe, the shift follows the removal of national fuel subsidies, which caused petrol prices to rise from approximately 200 naira per litre to about 1,365 naira per litre. Although electric motorcycles costing roughly 1 million naira ($735) remain a significant investment, users report savings on fuel and maintenance. This transition also aligns with efforts to address air pollution caused by vehicle emissions.

Entities

Gombe · Vlektra · Pakistan · Eveon · World Bank

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] President Bola Tinubu removed Nigeria’s fuel subsidy in May 2023.
[● 3 SOURCES] Petrol prices in Gombe have risen to approximately 1,365 naira per litre.
[● 3 SOURCES] Before the subsidy removal, petrol cost roughly 200 naira per litre.
[● 3 SOURCES] Electric motorcycles typically cost approximately 1 million naira, or about $735.
[● 3 SOURCES] The World Bank identifies road transport as a major contributor to air pollution in Nigerian cities.

Timeline

27 days ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Nigeria: Electric motorcycles gain popularity amid rising fuel costs
Rising petrol prices in Nigeria following the removal of fuel subsidies are driving an increase in electric motorcycle use in regions like Gombe to reduce transport and maintenance costs.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Pakistan sees electric motorcycle surge amid rising fuel costs
Rising fuel prices in Pakistan are driving a massive surge in electric motorcycle adoption, particularly among students and delivery riders in cities like Lahore seeking cheaper transport.

Sources

antiguatribune.com · barbadosgazette.com · cn.nytimes.com · diamenty.forbes.pl · dnyuz.com · jamaicainquirer.com · thesheffieldpress.com · trinidadtribune.com