Africa’s imports of electric motorcycles and three-wheelers jumped sharply in early 2026, but investment patterns vary significantly across the continent. Imports from China rose 60% to $114.6 million in the first half of 2026, led by Morocco, Egypt, and Algeria, where electric scooters are increasingly used for personal transportation. In sub-Saharan Africa, meanwhile, EV investment is concentrated around commercial motorcycles, particularly in East and West Africa. Companies across these regions are developing the infrastructure to support this trend, including local assembly operations, battery-swapping networks, and financing and servicing ecosystems. Electric motorcycles already account for about 20% of motorcycle sales in Uganda and 15% in Kenya, and analysts say wider adoption could eventually reduce fuel imports. However, fragmented battery systems, limited local manufacturing, financing constraints, unreliable electricity, and inconsistent policies could slow the sector’s expansion.