Cargo electric scooters are the ideal solution for delivery services in Nairobi. Here is how.
With businesses in Nairobi and other major Kenyan cities no longer relying on walk-in customers, all clients need to order through business websites or apps, and the goods they purchase are delivered to their homes or workplaces.
E-cargo carrying capacity
Cargo electric scooters, which have the capability of carrying up to 500kg of goods at a go, have come in handy to complete this chain.
While many scooters are designed for carrying passengers and commuting around Nairobi, these goods-carrying scooters are specifically tailored to ferry commodities even in large quantities.
Built for heavy and large goods
Unlike normal electric scooters, which can only carry a single passenger and are mostly made of hard plastic, cargo e-mobility scooters have a metal compartment at the rear with foldable stands where goods such as gas cookers can rest while being transported.
These e-cargo scooters also feature three spring shocks on either side, which can sustain the heavy weight of goods being transported from one place to another.
Scooter speed range
They have an approximate speed of 65km/h and can cover up to 150km on a single charge, which is roughly the distance from the Nairobi Central Business District to most surrounding areas and back.
For example, a restaurant business that delivers lunch to offices can find this a perfect solution, hence saving on delivery costs.
Cost-effective delivery solutions
They are also cheaper to acquire, with a cargo scooter going for about KSh 180,000 and often coming with a one-year warranty, making it a perfect tool for urban logistics. Their low maintenance costs also make them ideal for small business owners in Nairobi, since they rely on electricity and have no engine that needs regular servicing. This allows business owners to maximise profits due to reduced operating costs.
Solar-powered scooters
On the other hand, tuk-tuk electric scooters, although originally designed to carry four passengers, can also be adapted for transporting goods, especially fragile items.
On top of the tuk-tuk, there is a compartment that can be used to store goods for transport, or it can be fitted with a 300W solar panel. These solar-powered tuk-tuk scooters can also cover up to 150km on a single charge, and when fitted with solar, the battery recharges under sunlight.
future of delivery services in Nairobi
In a city where faster delivery of goods is often a priority, electric cargo scooters are becoming the logistics solution of choice. As Kenya continues to embrace green energy, cargo-eco-friendly scooters will play a major role in the future of transport and delivery.
