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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Allan Olingo

Chinese electric bike imports surge as Africa’s EV investments diversify

Africa China EVs - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Africa’s imports of electric motorcycles and three-wheelers from China rose sharply in the first half of 2026, an increase that highlights a divide in the continent's transition to electric vehicles.

Two and three-wheelers account for a large share of vehicles on African roads and are heavily used commercially. So, switching to electric from gasoline and diesel engines could cut fuel consumption and urban air pollution.

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