Bee Group Launches Electric Mobility Project in Cameroon
Bee Group is launching a million-dollar electric mobility project in Cameroon with 40 e-motorcycles and charging stations, aiming to reduce pollution and expand sustainable transport. The pilot phase starts in July 2025, followed by local production plans by 2026. Government support and financial incentives further enhance the initiative, which seeks to improve urban mobility and foster economic growth in the region.
Bee Group is initiating a transformative electric mobility project in Cameroon, investing RM4.5 million (CFA610 million) to launch 40 electric motorcycles and corresponding charging stations. This collaboration with the Chinese manufacturer Tembo Electronical Technology aims to cut transportation costs, mitigate pollution, and promote sustainable transport solutions across urban areas by July 2025.
The pilot phase will commence in June 2025, introducing 40 electric motorcycles in Douala, Yaoundé, Bertoua, and Bafoussam, with 10 bikes allocated to each city. Each motorcycle will feature four batteries, with two in operation while the others charge at designated stations supplied by TotalEnergies and Ola Energy. Each station will accommodate 12 batteries, ensuring uninterrupted energy availability.
Following this pilot, Bee Group intends to import an additional 100 motorcycles and initiate local production by 2026. This expansion aims to generate employment, lower import costs, and facilitate technology transfer to Cameroon. Patrick Timani, CEO of Bee Group, emphasized the project’s objective to enhance economic growth, establishing Cameroon as a vital center for electric mobility in Africa.
The Cameroonian government, in collaboration with 3S Motors and TotalEnergies, supports this initiative. The 2025 finance law provides significant incentives, including exemptions from a 12.5% excise duty on electric vehicles and a 50% tax reduction on new motorcycles, batteries, and charging stations for the next two years, which will promote the adoption of electric vehicles.
In addition to economic benefits, this initiative aims to lower transportation fares and reduce pollution. In Douala, where mototaxis comprise 61% of all trips, the introduction of electric motorcycles is anticipated to significantly enhance urban mobility. Bee Group envisions a sustainable shift in urban transport, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels and improving economic prospects for local drivers.
Upon successful implementation in Cameroon, Bee Group plans to extend its project to other African countries. By intertwining innovation, job creation, and environmental sustainability, this initiative represents a considerable advancement toward a more environmentally friendly and economically efficient urban transport framework across the continent.
Bee Group’s electric mobility project is set to revolutionize transportation in Cameroon through the introduction of electric motorcycles and charging infrastructure. The initiative focuses on economic growth, urban mobility improvement, and environmental sustainability, backed by government support and financial incentives. With plans for future expansion across Africa, it heralds a promising shift towards greener urban transport solutions and job creation in the region.
Original Source: news.imotorbike.com
