Sokowatch has partnered with Indian electric tuk-tuk manufacturer Gayam Motor Works (GMW) on this project, a first in Africa in the commercial electric tuk-tuk sector for hyperlocal deliveries. GMW is pushing ahead with its global expansion plans, following successful rollouts of its electric 3-wheelers in the UK and EU markets. GMW’s SmartAuto – Taskman model is India’s first electric 3-wheeler to receive European certification. The company has already delivered passenger and cargo EVs to customers from France, Portugal, Italy, and London.
The tuk-tuks are being used to deliver from local warehouses to customer storefronts. In a region where cities are plagued by gridlock, with narrow and potholed roads, Sokowatch adopted GMW’s 3-wheeler EVs as a primary means of transport to deliver the goods. The move is a potentially welcome effort in a region where cities are grappling with growing air pollution caused by exhaust from beat-up and poorly serviced vehicles.
“Last mile is one of the highest growth sectors in the Transport & Logistics (T&L) industry, however the final leg of delivery is challenging, and can comprise up to 25-30% of total transportation cost. There is a clear opportunity for small and light commercial EVs in this segment as the majority of last-mile deliveries are being done using diesel LCVs today.”
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Sokowatch has partnered with Indian electric tuk-tuk manufacturer Gayam Motor Works (GMW) on this project, a first in Africa in the commercial electric tuk-tuk sector for hyperlocal deliveries.