Ghanaian e-mobility startup, Kofa, has revealed plans to launch its battery swapping solution in the Kenyan and Togolese markets. The target for the company is develop an electricity network that relies on portable batteries and renewable energy. The battery system is Kopa’s Kore2 that the company has developed for multi-use cases. Kopa would like to build a battery swapping network in the two countries to keep its clients powered up by Kore2.
“Kofa’s core innovation lies in providing high-performance power through its batteries, which are not only cost-effective – being at least 30 per cent more competitive than petrol – but also versatile in their applications,” said CEO Erik Nygard.
At the African Tech Summit held in Nairobi, Kofa and Kenyan car dealer Autopax Limited signed a deal to assemble an electric motorcycle currently being tested for the Kenyan and Ghanaian markets The motorcycles will have a carrying capacity of approximately 250 kilograms and a range of 100 kilometres on a full charge.
Kofa’s role is to ensure the motorcycles’ efficiency. This is done through its Kore2 Swap and Go Network. Autopax, a subsidiary of Green Africa Group, will undertake the assembly of the bikes and source some parts within Kenya. The deal was signed on the 15th of February.
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This news came soon after Kofa Technologies announced a partnership with TAILG. Together, they unveiled TAILG-Jidi, a mid-drive air-cooled motor scooter tailored for urban mobility.
Kofa was founded in Ghana and is headquartered in Accra. The e-mobility startup’s batteries are designed to support multiple high-energy demand applications for users.
