Charged for Change: Bolt's Electric Tricycles in Nigeria
Each electric tricycle will cost ₦3.2M, with drivers required to make a ₦208,000 down payment and spread the rest over 18 to 24 months.
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Charged for Change: Bolt's Electric Tricycles in Nigeria
Bolt, a leading ride-hailing platform, has come with another mobility wonder in Nigeria. The ride-hailing company is launching a ₦3.2M electric tricycles in Lagos with 15% driver commission. The Bolt's ET launch in Lagos is part of its green mobility strategy, and a shift towards sustainable urban transport in Nigeria. The project, beginning in May, is aimed at lowering operating costs for drivers and reduce emissions. Key Details of Bolt’s Electric Tricycle Launch in Lagos Detail Information Launch Date Starting in May 2025 Number of Tricycles Deployed 25 Partnership SGX Mobility, a Lagos-based electric mobility company Existing Tricycle Business Locations Jos, Uyo Cost of Each Electric Tricycle ₦3.2 million ($1,996) Down Payment ₦208,000 ($130) Lease Duration 18 to 24 months Weekly Lease Payment ₦32,000 ($20) Monthly Lease Payment ₦156,000 ($97) Daily Battery Swap Cost ₦6,500 ($4.06), roughly half the daily fuel cost of a petrol-powered keke Top Speed of Tricycles 80km/h Full Charge Runtime Up to 12 hours B…