Ogun to launch electric bike initiative with battery swap stations

electric bike initiative with battery swap stations

Ogun to launch electric bike initiative with battery swap stations

The Ogun State Government is set to launch its Electric Bike Initiative on Wednesday, featuring three battery swap stations in Abeokuta.

This project is part of the state’s efforts to provide eco-friendly alternatives to traditional vehicles.

According to a statement on the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the Ogun State Government, the three stations, located at MKO Abiola Stadium, Pansheke Skating Ground, and Oke Sokori, were chosen for their reliable connection to uninterrupted power supply via the Independent Power Plant (IPP), marking the pilot phase of the programme.

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“The Ogun State Government is set to launch its Electric Bike Initiative today as part of the energy transition efforts under Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration. This initiative marks the pilot phase of the programme, with three battery swap stations established in Abeokuta at MKO Abiola Stadium, Pansheke Skating Ground, and Oke Sokori. These locations were selected due to their reliable connection to an uninterrupted power supply via the Independent Power Plant (IPP),” the statement read in part.

The statement further noted that each station has the capacity to charge 24 batteries simultaneously, totaling 72 batteries across all three stations. The Electric Bike Initiative represents the second phase of the administration’s e-mobility programme, following the introduction of CNG-powered buses in Ogun State last year.