The popular gas scooters range from $1,000 to $2,000 depending on the model and E-moto electric scooters range from $1,200 to $2,300 depending on the model, motor power, and battery capacity. All of E-moto’s scooters only use removable lithium-based batteries . This helps consumers, especially people in the city who live in high rise and densely populated areas, as they can remove the battery pack and charge it upstairs in their apartment.
E-moto currently imports the electric scooters as semi-knocked-down kits and then assembles them in Morocco. E-moto’s medium term goal is to progress to full assembly with at least 60% local components. Unlike in Europe, India, and other places, there are no incentives for electric scooters in Morocco. E-moto has been engaging with key stakeholders to try and push for these to supercharge the sector.
Morocco is targeting 52% of renewable power capacity by 2030, including large hydro, up from a 36% share in 2019. Under its Nationally Determined Contribution, Morocco has also committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 42% compared to the business-as-usual levels by 2030. It would be great to see Morocco hit those targets and even exceed them. The transition to electric mobility will play a key role along this journey.
Morocco wants to be the largest automotive market in Africa in terms of vehicle and component assembly and manufacturing. It’s great that there is already an EV like the Ami being made in Morocco, and I hope to hear news of more electric vehicles being produced there. So, Morocco’s EV ecosystem looks like it is starting to get some traction. We will be following the market closely and provide regular updates.