ARC Ride

ARC Ride is an e-mobility company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2019 and incorporated in the UK in 2020.

The company specializes in providing affordable and clean electric transportation solutions, focusing on a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers. ARC Ride aims to lead the BaaS infrastructure for electric vehicles across Africa, facilitating the transition to clean energy mobility. The company operates the largest automated battery swapping network in Africa, with charging hubs throughout the Nairobi Metropolitan Area and a satellite office in Nakuru. ARC Ride designs and assembles electric vehicles locally, including the Bidii Boda, an electric motorcycle, and electric tuk-tuks for mass transportation. Their services include battery rental and swapping, allowing riders to save costs and reduce emissions. ARC Ride primarily serves commercial motorbike and tricycle drivers, as well as corporate clients, and is expanding its operations across rapidly developing African cities.