Delivery sector goes electric as Yango Zambia unveils new fleet

Ride-hailing platform, Yango Zambia has launched 150 electric motorbikes in Zambia, marking a transition towards cleaner, technology-driven, and cost-efficient urban delivery systems.

The initiative is being implemented in partnership with X Energy, which is providing electric mobility infrastructure, and Goodfellow Finance, which is offering financing models allowing riders to own the bikes at costs about 20% lower than conventional fuel-powered motorcycles.

The pilot phase is part of a broader plan to deploy 1,500 electric motorbikes by the end of 2026, expanding Yango’s delivery network across food, parcel, and cargo logistics.

Speaking during the launch in Lusaka on Wednesday, Dennis Aremo, Yango Head of Delivery Zambia, said the project followed nine months of technical assessments, regulatory consultations, and internal approvals to integrate electric motorcycles into the company’s supply chain.

The shift was driven by zero emissions, lower maintenance costs, and a three-year supplier-backed warranty. For safety, the bikes are speed-limited for urban environments.

Aremo said the company plans to scale up to 500 units in the next quarter, with nationwide expansion targeted by the end of 2026.

He acknowledged regulatory challenges, particularly in registering electric motorcycles, as some technical specifications are not yet incorporated into existing motor vehicle registration systems.

Beyond two-wheelers, Yango is exploring electric three-wheelers and electric vehicles as part of its long-term mobility strategy.

Kabanda Chewe, Yango Country Head, said the bikes had a 120-kilometre range per battery swap, a 50-kilogram load capacity, and rugged designs suited to African terrain.

Chewe noted support from the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, highlighting the Green Economy and Climate Change Act as a framework for private-sector-led green innovation.

Mike Mphosha, Green Economy and Environment Minister, described the launch as a step toward sustainable urban transport.

He acknowledged regulatory issues regarding the registration of electric bikes and said they were being addressed.

Mphosha added that electric vehicles could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, noise pollution, and improve urban air quality.

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