Zembo

Zembo is an electric motorcycle available for boda boda drivers in Africa.

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Product description Brand name and product description

Zembo (Zero Emission Motorcycle Boda) is a fully electric motorcycle intended to be used by taxi drivers in East Africa powered by replaceable batteries. Zembo offers electric motorcycles to boda boda drivers and recharges batteries in its solar stations.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Uganda

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Safeboda, based in Uganda

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

About 17 – 34 USD ^{Converted on October 2022}

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Alyi

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 7: Clean and affordable energy

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Boda boda drivers and riders

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

This product is currently in the prototyping phase and not yet manufactured at scale. 20 motorcycles are currently in the test phase as of 2020.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Zembo collaborated with SafeBoda, a local ride-hailing app with a reputation for reliable drivers, to facilitate their entry into the market.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Over 2000 electric motorcycles serviced by over 60 charging stations all over Kampala

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Capacity

The number of people that can fit within product [Persons]

Gear Ratio

The ratio between the rates at which the last and first gears rotate

Unknown

Maximum load capacity (kg)

Unknown

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Zembo, or Zero Emission Boda vehicle, is an electric motorcycle intended to replace the boda boda taxi drivers in Uganda. The vehicle has replaceable batteries, which can be replaced at dedicated stations in 2 minutes. The vehicles are made available to users through a lease scheme enabling them to acquire the vehicle after 2 years. On one battery charge, the vehicle can drive in a range of 50-80 km.

The Li ion batteries used are recycled from old laptops and turned into rechargeable batteries for the motorbike. Once they have been used again, they are re-recycled into power banks for further usage.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Not available

Technical support Technical support provided by

Replacement of the discharged batteries is available at charging stations.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Batteries

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Zero emission vehicle and increased profit by 60% through the lease and rental scheme.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Successful tests by the ride hailing app Safeboda, covering 40,000 km in one year.

Six models of the motorcycle were tested in order to verify its function.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Safeboda

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Safety should be taken when handling the batteries. Potential hazards include traffic accidents or pedestrian crashes, especially when sufficient training has not been received.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Charging stations

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

None

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Involvement of local authorities in the development is intended to ensure alignment with country goals in terms of clean energy transport means.

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Evaluation methods include testing and user feedback gathered from Zembo drivers, positive feedback from drivers, and users of the service.

Other information

None

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Uganda

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Safeboda, based in Uganda

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

About 17 – 34 USD ^{Converted on October 2022}

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Alyi

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 7: Clean and affordable energy

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Boda boda drivers and riders

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

This product is currently in the prototyping phase and not yet manufactured at scale. 20 motorcycles are currently in the test phase as of 2020.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Zembo collaborated with SafeBoda, a local ride-hailing app with a reputation for reliable drivers, to facilitate their entry into the market.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Over 2000 electric motorcycles serviced by over 60 charging stations all over Kampala

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Capacity

The number of people that can fit within product [Persons]

Gear Ratio

The ratio between the rates at which the last and first gears rotate

Unknown

Maximum load capacity (kg)

Unknown

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Not available

Technical support Technical support provided by

Replacement of the discharged batteries is available at charging stations.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Batteries

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Zero emission vehicle and increased profit by 60% through the lease and rental scheme.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Successful tests by the ride hailing app Safeboda, covering 40,000 km in one year.

Six models of the motorcycle were tested in order to verify its function.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Safeboda

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Safety should be taken when handling the batteries. Potential hazards include traffic accidents or pedestrian crashes, especially when sufficient training has not been received.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Charging stations

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

None

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Involvement of local authorities in the development is intended to ensure alignment with country goals in terms of clean energy transport means.

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Evaluation methods include testing and user feedback gathered from Zembo drivers, positive feedback from drivers, and users of the service.

Other information

None

Feedback

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