Chinese electric motorcycle imports to Africa rise 60%

Africa’s imports of electric motorcycles and three-wheelers from China surged in early 2026, helping expand access to cleaner transport. The shift highlights growing opportunities for sustainable mobility, even as the transition varies across the continent. This could reduce emissions and lower fuel costs for riders.
Africa’s imports of electric motorcycles and three-wheelers from China rose sharply in the first half of 2026, underscoring a divide in the continent's transition to electric vehicles.
Africanews