By ISAAC AGBER
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LAGOS – Swap Station Mobility (SSM), Nigeria’s pioneering Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider, has officially handed over the first batch of TankVolt T22 electric motorbikes to Battery Xpress Logistics (BXL), marking a major milestone in the country’s transition towards sustainable mobility solutions.
The handover ceremony, held in Lagos earlier in the week, drew industry stakeholders, partners, and customers who gathered to celebrate what is being described as a turning point for urban transport and logistics in Nigeria.
Speaking at the event, SSM Co-Founder, Obiora Okoye, underscored the strategic importance of the deployment, describing it as more than a simple vehicle handover.
“This handover represents more than the delivery of electric vehicles – it is the beginning of a cleaner, smarter transport system in Nigeria. By partnering with logistics companies like BXL, we are demonstrating the real-world impact of affordable, reliable, and sustainable mobility solutions,” he said.
The TankVolt T22, developed in collaboration with TankVolt, has been specially engineered to meet the needs of Nigeria’s bustling logistics and delivery industry. Supported by SSM’s expanding battery swap infrastructure, riders can quickly exchange depleted batteries for fully charged ones at strategically located swap stations, eliminating downtime and ensuring uninterrupted operations.
According to SSM, the electric motorbikes offer significantly lower operating costs than their petrol-powered counterparts while reducing carbon emissions and helping to combat urban pollution.
Mrs. Ngene, a representative of BXL, said the company was proud to be at the forefront of electric mobility adoption in Nigeria’s logistics sector, adding that the bikes would be deployed for last-mile delivery across Lagos.
“This is a bold step towards demonstrating the commercial viability of electric two-wheelers in our industry,” she noted.
TankVolt’s Business Development Manager, Omotola Solomon, further highlighted the efficiency of the T22 model, explaining that the bikes can travel up to 120 kilometres per charge, with two riding modes available – sport mode (80–90 km) and economy mode (120 km).
He revealed that while Nigeria’s current fleet stands at about 150 bikes, more than 1,000 units are already in operation across Africa.
Industry observers have hailed the partnership between SSM and BXL as a potential game-changer, positioning Nigeria to not only reduce dependence on fossil fuels but also champion cleaner technologies within its transport sector.
