🚀 We continue to transform the electric mobility landscape in Africa!🌍In the last six months we have: 🛵 Teamed up with Bolt to empower boda boda operators with affordable Roam Air motorcycles. 🌍 Secured $10M from U.S. International Development Finance Corporation enabling more impact. ⚡ Expanded Roam Hubs with Quickmart Supermarket for convenient charging solutions. 🚐 Partnered with County Bus Service to launch Kenya’s first fully-owned fleet of electric buses. 🚀 Launched the Limited Edition Roam Air with Sandstorm. 💼 Opened our premier Roam Shop for a tailored electric vehicle experience. 🌱 Partnered with Syokinet Solutions Ltd for sustainable tech empowerment. Stay tuned for more innovations as we electrify Africa, one vehicle at a time! Read more on our full mid-year newsletter and make sure to subscribe. 🔗https://lnkd.in/diUhnu8Y #ElectricMobility #Sustainability #RoamAir #Innovation #MidYearRecap
Roam
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Nairobi, Embakasi 18,709 followers
⚡️Electric Motorcycles | Electric Buses | Charging Infrastructure | Energy Systems⚡️
About us
Do you think the way we move in cities needs to change? Us too. Roam exists to provide accessible, low-cost, and low-emission transport solutions for the vast population across Kenya and the greater African continent who primarily rely on public transport to get around. In Africa, the devastating impact of the climate and air pollution crisis, driven mainly by fossil fuel-powered transportation, is becoming even more apparent. This calls for us to reimagine how we commute. 10 of the largest cities by 2100 will be in Africa. These cities’ residents transport needs must be addressed. Picture a world where all these motorcycles and buses were electric. That is the future we are working towards here at Roam! We are designing, developing and deploying electric motorcycles and buses that are affordable, reliable and tailored to meet the unique needs of African cities. We are opening Africa to a new frontier, a new electric revolution and in the process changing the way we move around the continent. All the while impacting our users' lives fundamentally by lowering transport fares and increasing their income. Currently, we are operating in East Africa’s largest electric motorcycle assembly plant called Roam Park. This facility is contributing towards the electrification of Africa’s boda boda sector. We are actively working towards a future where we can all move around in a sustainable, unfragmented public transport sector, a future free of climate disasters. Roam is going after a large opportunity and is currently hundreds of people strong, all working to actualize this electric future.
- Website
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www.roam-electric.com
External link for Roam
- Industry
- Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Nairobi, Embakasi
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2017
- Specialties
- Electric Vehicles, Energy Systems, Clean Tech, Safari, Sustainability, and Transport
Locations
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Primary
Nairobi, Embakasi 00500, KE
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Åsögatan
Stockholm, Stockholm County, SE
Employees at Roam
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Rajal Upadhyaya
C-suite Leader, Investor and Board Advisor to investment funds and companies operating in Climate Tech
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Alex Pitkin
CTO at Roam. Electrifying stuff, because we have to. Starting with motorbikes!
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Olivier Lobey
Powering the Future of Mobility | Vice President, System & Powertrain, M.Sc.
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Hans van Toor
Investment | Innovation Consortia | Venture Building | East Africa | Mobility, Agriculture, Energy & Digital Markets
Updates
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🚀 Worried about finding Roam Air spare parts? No need! Roam Air is designed to share parts with common motorcycles, making spares accessible and affordable.🔧 Need more info? 📞 Hit up our customer care team: 0740666555 #RoamAir #ElectricMotorcycle #AffordableSpares #RideSmart #EcoFriendly #MotorcycleLife #SustainableLiving #Innovation #BikeLife #GreenRide
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⚡️"Battery myths busted with our battery engineer Ivy Magara! 💥 Discover the truth about Roam Air batteries—lasting for years, charging like a breeze, and taking you miles. Say goodbye to range anxiety and hello to hassle-free adventures as our dual batteries carry you up to 150km! ��� #RoamElectric #BustTheMyths #RideWithoutLimits #Kenya #Nairobi #RoamAir #ElectricMobility
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🚀 Discover how Roam Air's unique charging feature allows you to power up anywhere. With a deep knowledge of the electric motorcycle ecosystem, the ability to enhance mechanical systems, and a solid background in Mechatronic Engineering, Lumbi Muchui shares insights about the unique interchangeable Roam Air battery design. 🌟 Watch the full interview now on TRT World! ✨ #ElectricVehicles #Innovation #SustainableTransport #EngineeringExcellence #FutureOfMobility #RoamAir
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“Creating Roam Air was about understanding the real needs of a typical Kenya Boda Boda rider. With a focus on durability and functionality, we've built a bike that can conquer Africa's tough terrain and empower its riders economically.” ⚡ The documentary “Kenya's Leap to Electric Future: From E-Motorbikes to Solar Power” by Alican AYANLAR interviewing Roam's Lumbi Muchui is now on TRT World YouTube. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/esv979hX #RoamAir #ElectricRevolution #Innovation
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🌟 Our CFO, Rajal Upadhyaya, shared some incredible insights on an interview with SET at the SET Award 2024, where we proudly emerged as winners early this year! 🏆 Rajal delved deeper into Roam's mission to electrify Nairobi, Kenya, and the wider Sub-Saharan African transportation. Read the whole interview on the post below⚡
🌍 Electrifying Africa with Roam 🚀 Excited to share the latest in our long-form interviews with the winners of #SET24. Next up, we caught up with Roam’s CFO, Rajal Upadhyaya, on the sidelines of SET Award 2024's Jury Day! Roam is revolutionizing transportation in Nairobi and beyond with electric motorcycles and buses, slashing emissions and boosting local livelihoods. Despite challenges, they're making waves with their innovative approach and commitment to sustainability. In a wide-ranging discussion, we discussed the challenges of Roam's unique market position and its opportunities and achievements. And, of course, Roam isn’t alone. Alongside fellow SET100 startups like Blitz Electric (IT W24) Mobility, Epic Charging, and Deftpower, they're creating a cleaner, more efficient mobility future. Read the full interview to see how Roam is driving change in Sub-Saharan Africa! 🔗 https://shorturl.at/qLhB6 #SustainableMobility #ClimateTech #EV #SETAwards2024 #Roam #Innovation
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🚀🏍️Want to know why everyone has been talking about the Limited Edition Roam Air we launched early in the year? ✨In partnership with Sandstorm, we made you a luxury ride like no other, combining Roam's cutting-edge electric motorcycle technology with Sandstorm's high-quality leather craftsmanship. The ride features bespoke leather accents, including a meticulously handcrafted leather seat. Register your interest by emailing sales@roam-electric.com to own this special edition electric motorcycle✨. Click the link to learn more about the partnership! 🔗 https://shorturl.at/EiBae #RoamAir #ElectricRevolution #Innovation #LuxuryRide #LimitedEdition
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Roam reposted this
🏍 Roam is a Swedish electric mobility company that designs and develops electric motorcycles with swappable batteries and electric buses for emerging markets, starting in Kenya. – People should be able to get to work in the absolute cheapest way. Put simply, we can remove a zero in reduced cost, and a couple of zeros in reduced emissions, says Albin Wilson, Chief Product Officer at Roam. #EV #ElectricMobility #SustainableMobility #Transportation
Roam – electric mobility for emerging markets - Swedish Cleantech
https://swedishcleantech.com
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✨ Roam Air, Built to Last! ✨ Roam Air's warranty and support keep you worry-free. Our dedicated Aftersales crew & 24/7 support have your back! 🙌 Visit Roam Park or our website: 🌐 www.roam-electric.com 📧 Contact After Sales: support@roam-electric.com 📞 (+254) 0112357561 #RoamAir #CustomerSupport #RideWithConfidence #ElectricVehicles #SustainableTravel #Innovation #RoamElectric
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🌍 Empowering #GenerationRestoration! 🌿 Roam teamed up with GGI founder Elizabeth Wathuti , O.G.W , Chipukeezy Foundation, Kenya Forest Service , and a fantastic crew of students & environmentalists at Njiru Mixed Secondary. Together, we planted over 2,000 trees (fruit, bamboo, and indigenous!) to celebrate #WorldEnvironmentDay. ✨ What's your action for a healthier planet? Let's #SaveTheEnvironment together! The future is in our hands. 💚 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #CleanFuture #ElectricVehicles #EcoFriendly