MAX, Africa’s electric mobility platform, has launched Nigeria’s first-ever solar-powered Battery Swap Station (BSS), setting the stage for a cleaner, more resilient transport infrastructure.
In a statement, the company disclosed that the station runs entirely on clean, renewable energy. powered by a 20kWp solar PV array, a 24kW inverter, and a 30kWh battery bank.
The system delivers power directly to MAX’s EV battery swap station during the day and stores excess energy to maintain operations after sundown and during cloudy periods, ensuring uninterrupted, 24/7 battery swaps for riders, it said.
“This isn’t just an energy solution; it’s a statement,” said Chinedu Azodoh, co-founder and president of MAX. “We’re proving that Africa’s future can be built on clean, resilient infrastructure that serves both people and the planet.”
The station is the first in a series of solar-powered installations planned by MAX to reduce dependency on unstable grid electricity and eliminate fossil-fuel-powered generators from transport operations. The initiative aligns with MAX’s broader sustainability goals, including scaling Africa’s largest electric two-wheeler fleet and expanding access to affordable, zero-emission transport options in underserved communities.
“With this station, we’re not just powering bikes—we’re powering possibilities,” said Adetayo Bamiduro, MAX’s CEO and co-founder. “Every electric ride means lower costs for Champions, cleaner air for our cities, and a future where energy is local, reliable, and green.”
The station is the first in a series of solar-powered installations planned by MAX to reduce dependency on unstable grid electricity and eliminate fossil-fuel-powered generators from transport operations, the statement disclosed.
“The initiative aligns with MAX’s broader sustainability goals, including scaling Africa’s largest electric two-wheeler fleet and expanding access to affordable, zero-emission transport options in underserved communities,” it added.
“With this station, we’re not just powering bikes, we’re powering possibilities,” said Adetayo Bamiduro, MAX’s CEO and co-founder. “Every electric ride means lower costs for Champions, cleaner air for our cities, and a future where energy is local, reliable, and green.”
The deployment marks a turning point for the gig economy and urban mobility in Africa, creating a decentralised energy-transport loop that promotes economic and environmental resilience.
“MAX plans to roll out additional solar-powered BSS units across Nigeria and West Africa in the coming months,” MAX disclosed.
