Market Forecast by Countries (South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, and Rest of Africa), By Product Type (Retro, Standing/Self-Balancing, Folding), By Battery Type (Sealed Lead Acid, NiMH, Li-Ion), By Voltage Type (24V, 36V, 48V, Greater than 48V) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC13130229 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 150 | No. of Figures: 55 | No. of Tables: 32 | |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Africa Electric Scooters Market size was estimated at USD 1.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 5 billion by 2031, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.4% during the forecast period (2025-2031).
Report Name | Africa Electric Scooters Market |
Forecast Period | 2025-2031 |
CAGR | 15.4% |
Market Size | USD 5 billion by 2031 |
Growing Sector | Li-Ion battery |
The Africa Electric Scooters Market report thoroughly covers the market by product type, battery type, voltage type, and countries. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
Africa Electric Scooters Market is forecast to witness massive transformation throughout the years owing to rising demand for affordable, eco-friendly, and sustainable mobility solutions. Additionally, declining battery costs, the growing popularity of micro-mobility services, and rising environmental awareness among youth are boosting market adoption across urban and semi-urban regions.
Africa Electric Scooters Market is projected to grow rapidly, exhibiting a CAGR of 15.4% during the forecast period of 2025-2031. This growth is supported by factors including rising fuel prices, government incentives for e-mobility, and advancements in Li-ion battery technology. The increasing use of folding electric scooters for short-distance commuting and personal usage is also positively impacting the Africa Electric Scooters Market Growth. In addition, private investments and MNC partnerships are contributing to infrastructure development, such as charging networks and battery-swapping stations, also contributing to growth.
On the other hand, the expansion of the Africa Electric Scooters Market experiences challenges, including poor charging infrastructure, expensive upfront costs of high-end models, and low consumer awareness in the rural areas. Inconsistent government policies, low electricity availability in some countries, and a lack of uniformity in safety regulations are hindering electric scooters acceptance. Also, battery recycling issues and high maintenance costs are detractors to widespread use.
Trends in the Africa Electric Scooters Industry are developing, such as the introduction of IoT-enabled tracking systems, smart connectivity, and subscription-based scooter rentals. The increased penetration of shared mobility platforms is changing the landscape of the market and battery-swapping stations are a more realistic way of reducing waiting times while charging. Lightweight folding scooters targeting students and working professionals are becoming more popular.
In the Africa Electric Scooters Industry, lucrative investment opportunity exists in the development of charging infrastructure, expansion of ride-sharing and scooter rental ecosystems, and manufacturing of low-cost e-scooters tailored for African urban centers. Investments in Li-Ion battery innovation, localized assembly plants, and AI-based fleet management solutions present attractive growth prospects.
Africa Electric Scooters Market is highly competitive as players are competing on price, performance, and shared rides. Leading companies such as Yadea, Xiaomi, Ninebot-Segway and Hero Electric have established businesses, while regional startups such as MAX.ng and Opibus are also emerging as important players with localized solutions. Additionally, there is a proliferation of partnerships between companies focused on e-scooters and mobility services to strengthen their distribution capabilities and improve customer accessibility.
In the Africa Electric Scooters Market, the governments are implementing regulations that will help support the transition to clean mobility. As example, South Africa has rolled out the Green Transport Strategy, which promotes zero-emission vehicles, includes tax incentives to promote e-mobility, and meets 2030 target to increase the market adoption of zero-emission vehicles.
At the same time, Nigeria is offering incentives through its National automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) for EV imports. Egypt has also rolled out the "Electric Mobility Initiative" which is aimed at supporting the development of EV infrastructure across main cities. Likewise, Kenya is testing out solar-powered charging stations as part of its pilot endeavor to promote electric scooters for rural users.
Africa Electric Scooters Market is expected to continue expanding as consumers increasingly look for environmentally-friendly alternatives to transportation. Future developments will involve the e-scooter market increasingly looking to provide value added services, such as AI-generated fleet optimization, drone-based delivery support through scooter integration and possibly blockchain-based payment systems that support rental payments. Demand for premium, foldable, and long-range scooters will continue to expand, especially in major cities.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments and their leading categories.
South Africa is projected to dominate the Africa Electric Scooters Market Share due to its well-established automotive sector, rising urbanization, and robust government initiatives supporting e-mobility under the Green Transport Strategy. Partnerships between mobility startups and e-scooter manufacturers are driving rental services in cities such as Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Folding Scooters segment is expected to lead the Africa Electric Scooters Market Share due to growing demand for portable, lightweight, and cost-effective commuting solutions. Professionals and students are opting for folding e-scooters as they provide last-mile connectivity and can be easily carried on public transport.
According to Vasu, Senior Research Analyst, 6Wresearch, Li-Ion battery scooters is projected to gain massive traction in the Africa Electric Scooters Market owing to their higher efficiency, longer lifespan, faster charging, and declining costs compared to Sealed Lead Acid and NiMH batteries.
The market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
Africa Electric Scooters Market |
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Africa Electric Scooters Market Overview |
3.1 Africa Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Africa Electric Scooters Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Africa Electric Scooters Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Africa Electric Scooters Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Africa Electric Scooters Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Africa Electric Scooters Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Africa Electric Scooters Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Battery Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Africa Electric Scooters Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Voltage Type, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Africa Electric Scooters Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Africa Electric Scooters Market Trends |
6 Africa Electric Scooters Market, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1 Africa Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.1.2 Africa Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By Retro, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.3 Africa Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By Standing/Self-Balancing, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.4 Africa Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By Folding, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2 Africa Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By Battery Type, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.2.2 Africa Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By Sealed Lead Acid, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.3 Africa Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By NiMH, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.4 Africa Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By Li-Ion, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3 Africa Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By Voltage Type, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.3.2 Africa Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By 24V, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.3 Africa Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By 36V, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.4 Africa Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By 48V, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.5 Africa Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By Greater than 48V, 2021 - 2031 |
7 Africa Electric Scooters Market, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
7.1 Overview & Analysis |
7.2 Africa Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.1 South Africa Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.2 Egypt Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.3 Nigeria Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.4 Rest of Africa Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.3 Africa Electric Scooters Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Battery Type, 2021 & 2031F |
7.3.1 South Africa Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By Battery Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.3.2 Egypt Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By Battery Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.3.3 Nigeria Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By Battery Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.3.4 Rest of Africa Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By Battery Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.4 Africa Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By Voltage Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.4.1 South Africa Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By Voltage Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.4.2 Egypt Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By Voltage Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.4.3 Nigeria Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By Voltage Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.4.4 Rest of Africa Electric Scooters Market, Revenues & Volume, By Voltage Type, 2021 - 2031 |
8 Africa Electric Scooters Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Africa Electric Scooters Market - Export/Import By Countries Assessment |
10 Africa Electric Scooters Market - Opportunity Assessment |
10.1 Africa Electric Scooters Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
10.2 Africa Electric Scooters Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10.3 Africa Electric Scooters Market Opportunity Assessment, By Battery Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10.4 Africa Electric Scooters Market Opportunity Assessment, By Voltage Type, 2021 & 2031F |
11 Africa Electric Scooters Market - Competitive Landscape |
11.1 Africa Electric Scooters Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
11.2 Africa Electric Scooters Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
12 Top 10 Company Profiles |
13 Recommendations |
14 Disclaimer |