describes itself as a technology-enabled company driven by a vision to solve mobility challenges in Africa. MAX has over fourteen branches across Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ghana. It says its work helps to democratise access to vehicle ownership and empower mobility entrepreneurs with financial support services.
MAX provides access to finance, vehicle ownership, licence, and insurance packages to help drivers so that they can focus on getting customers and goods safely to their destinations. Their offer includes what they say is a unique vehicle subscription platform that allows you to choose the vehicle of your preference and pay for it later. With our subscription-to-own framework, transport operators can easily subscribe to any vehicle and gradually work towards full ownership.
Kofa says the TAILG Jidi’s dual batteries can provide a range of up to 100 km between each battery change. The Jidi can reach a maximum speed of 85 km/h. Kofa says several technical applications comply with United Nations and EU standards . The Jidi hosts two Kore2 batteries. Kofa says the 2.3 kWh Kofa Kore2 batteries are engineered for longevity and reliability. With two batteries, the energy storage capacity of the Jidi is therefore 4.6 kWh.
The TAILG Jidi has a mid-drive air-cooled motor, which Kofa says has been optimised for performance and durability. Riders can customise their experience with multiple drive modes, adapting to various riding conditions.“super-bright LED lighting system enhances visibility, ensuring safety during nighttime gigs.” The Jidi has a peak power of 6 kW .
The new partnership between MAX and Kofa is a significant milestone along the journey to making green transportation more accessible in Africa. Max’s financing options for the motorbikes will enable more individuals and businesses to adopt eco-friendly transportation, aligning with both companies’ vision of a sustainable future. Kofa is targeting deployment of 200,000 electric vehicles using the Kofa battery swap network by 2030.