The Skoot S1 Concept Bike Starts Trials
Skoot today announced that its first-generation Skoot S1 Concept Bike has entered field trials. Designed from the ground up for Africa, the S1 Concept is a foundation for Skoot’s electric mobility strategy.
Sun Mobility Raises US$70m from Helios for Africa Network
12th September 2025
Building the energy backbone for African Mobility
London, United Kingdom
Skoot today welcomed the announcement that Sun Mobility has secured US$70 million in new investment from Helios Investment Partners, accelerating the deployment of battery swapping infrastructure across Africa. This investment strengthens the ecosystem powering Skoot’s mobility products.
4R Digital Partnership on Duka+ Final Mile Delivery & Inventory Finance
Skoot and 4R Digital are partnering on the Duka+ Final Mile Delivery and Inventory Finance Programme. It supports small retailers with better access to essential inventory, delivery, and flexible financing. The programme brings together Unilever brands and 4R Digital’s platform, with Skoot’s clean mobility and fulfilment capabilities.
Skoot Signs Agreement with Sun Mobility on Africa Roll‑Out
Skoot has signed a landmark agreement with Sun Mobility to deploy battery swapping infrastructure and interoperable smart energy solutions in Africa. This partnership advances Skoot’s goal of enabling clean, flexible, and affordable mobility for riders, fleets, and merchants.
S1 Homologised for Sun Mobility Batteries
Skoot has completed homologation of the Skoot S1 Concept Bike to operate on the Sun Mobility Smart Battery Platform, enabling riders to power their vehicles using Sun Mobility’s battery swap network.
Skoot and Sun Mobility Kick Off Electric Tuk Tuk Pilots in Kenya
Skoot and Sun Mobility have commenced pilot operations for Africa’s first electric, swappable battery 3-wheel tuk tuk fleet. The pilot brings to market a new class of clean commercial vehicles designed specifically for last mile delivery and urban transport.
Skoot Partners with 4RD
Skoot has signed an expanded partnership with 4R Digital (4RD) to deliver the next evolution of the Skoot App and Platform, supporting mobility, energy, payments, and digital commerce in a unified ecosystem.
Launch of Skoot e3W
The Skoot e3W, powered by SUN Mobility and distributed by Car & General offers a digitally-connected solution for drivers to work smarter and earn more. Drivers can manage their lease, see swap station locations, and access delivery contracts from their mobile phones.
Skoot Opens First Retail & Operational Hub in Kenya
Skoot has opened its first Retail & Operational Hub in Nairobi. It brings together vehicle distribution, battery swapping, customer services, GaaS360 operations, and training facilities under one roof. Karibu Sana!
Skoot Agreement with VMoto & Sun Mobility
Skoot has inked a tripartite agreement with VMoto and Sun Mobility to initiate co-manufacturing of electric 2 and 3-wheelers tailored for African markets. The partnership integrates VMoto’s global EV manufacturing expertise with Sun Mobility’s energy platform and Skoot’s Africa-first product design.
Skoot Begins Testing of Smart LPG Cylinders
Skoot has commenced in-market testing of Ragasco smart LPG cylinders integrated with digital usage monitoring for its Gas360 platform.
Skoot Signs Exclusivity Agreement with Ragasco
Skoot has signed an exclusivity deal with Ragasco, part of Worthington Enterprises, a global leader in high performance LPG cylinders. This agreement ensures Skoot has exclusive access within defined African markets to Ragasco’s advanced composite LPG technologies.