Costs, kits and riding, in plain numbers
What e-bikes cost to run, what the warranty covers, and what riders and fleets find in practice.
Electric bike delivery jobs in Kenya: what a Karaa kit changes
Kenya's delivery gig economy runs on bicycles and motorcycles. Where a converted electric bicycle fits, and what it costs.
What Karaa’s electric bike warranty actually covers
One year on every electric part, capped at 10,000 km on the motor and 500 charge cycles on the battery. What that means in practice.
Electric motorcycle vs electric bicycle: the real capital cost in Uganda
A Karaa kit costs UGX 1.65 million, fitted. A financed electric motorcycle runs UGX 4.35-4.85 million. The real numbers, side by side.
Electric bikes for farmers: what a removable battery can power beyond the ride
Karaa's removable battery could do more than move the bike. What that means for farmers, cooperatives and community health workers.
What owning a bicycle already does to a household’s income
An IDinsight/World Bicycle Relief study found bicycle ownership raised household income by 29%. What that means once the bicycle is electric.
How long does an electric bike battery actually last?
A Karaa battery is rated for 500 full charge cycles. Here's what actually shortens or extends that in practice.
Solar charging an electric bicycle
A Karaa battery does not care where its electricity comes from. Solar systems charge it as happily as the grid.
Running a delivery fleet on electricity
Fuel is the biggest line in a delivery fleet budget. Electric bikes cut it twenty-fold.
Start an e-bike business: become a dealer
Bicycle shops, spares dealers and solar retailers: add electric conversion kits and e-bikes to your shelf. Training and support included.
Why removable batteries win in Africa
A fixed battery ties the bike to a socket. A removable one goes where the power is, and a spare doubles your day.
