One year after making history on Lagos streets, Qoray Mobility’s flagship electric Teak tricycle is moving beyond record books to nationwide adoption, demonstrating the potential of African-built electric vehicles in urban mobility, the company said on Tuesday.
In January 2025, Nigerian rider Sekinat Taiwo drove the Electric Teak tricycle 347.11 kilometres in 12 hours, earning a Guinness World Record and surpassing the previous benchmark of 250 km. Qoray Mobility in a statement described the achievement as a validation that African-designed EVs can deliver world-class endurance under real-world conditions, without special adjustments or exceptions.
According to the founder and CEO of Qoray Mobility, Olabanjo Alimi, the record was only the beginning of the company’s mission. He said that the achievement “wasn’t just about boundaries; it was about proving that African-built electric vehicles can compete with the world’s best. One year later, the real victory is the confidence our partners, riders, and state governments now place in the Qoray Electric Teak.”
He added that growing demand across Nigeria shows that clean, reliable, and affordable mobility isn’t a distant promise; it’s already in motion.
Since the record, Qoray has leveraged partnerships with community organisations and state governments in cities such as Kano and Ilorin to deploy over 2,000 electric teak tricycles. These vehicles are used for last-mile transportation, delivery services, and public-sector empowerment schemes, helping reduce fuel dependence and increase rider incomes. Qoray also reported that these deployments have created new green jobs across assembly, charging operations, maintenance, and fleet management.
The Nigerian-based Qoray Mobility & Energies Ltd is a clean-technology company driving Africa’s transition to sustainable energy and electric mobility. Through integrated solutions spanning EVs, renewable power, infrastructure development, and sustainable logistics, the company is redefining how people and businesses move, connect, and power their world.
Co-founder and VP of Mobility at Qoray, Akin Akingbogun, emphasised the broader impact of these efforts.
He said, “Our deployments aren’t just electrifying transport; they’re expanding income opportunities, supporting environmental commitments, and helping thousands of riders operate more efficiently. As we scale into 2026, we’re deepening partnerships, expanding production, and increasing capital deployment to meet rising national demand.”
Designed specifically for African roads, the Electric Teak combines rugged engineering with smart technology. It features an extended-range lithium battery, reinforced suspension for rough terrain, fast-charging capabilities compatible with both the national grid and solar systems, and a growing battery-swap network to keep vehicles earning longer hours.
Digital dashboards, GPS tracking, and telematics tools allow operators to optimise fleet performance, while riders typically experience over a 30 per cent reduction in daily operating costs, a key incentive for switching to electric mobility.
Qoray has also partnered with SBL and Altbank to provide financing solutions that make it easier for riders and operators to access electric tricycles, further accelerating adoption across Nigeria.
Looking ahead, Qoray plans to expand its market in 2026, continuing to build a fully electric mobility ecosystem tailored to African cities. The company’s vision includes not only vehicles but also energy infrastructure, financing solutions, workforce development, and data-driven environmental impact measurement.
Alimi said that the company’s strategy positions electric mobility as both a climate solution and an economic engine for Nigeria and the continent.
