PETO Electric Mobility is building affordable, clean electric motorcycles and battery-swap infrastructure for the Democratic Republic of Congo — cutting fuel costs for drivers, clearing the air, and laying the foundation for Africa's electric mobility ecosystem.
Moto-taxi drivers spend 30–40% of daily earnings on petrol — making it nearly impossible to save or grow. Volatile fuel prices tighten that margin every year.
Most motos are cheap imports not built for local road conditions — breaking down often and requiring costly parts that are hard to source.
With hundreds of thousands of fuel-powered motos on Kinshasa's streets, the city faces worsening air pollution, noise, and carbon emissions — a public health and environmental crisis that grows daily.
Heavy-duty electric motorcycles built for DRC road conditions — durable, reliable, locally maintained.
Battery-as-a-Service: drivers swap depleted batteries in minutes — no long charging waits, zero downtime.
Solar-powered swap stations across high-traffic urban zones — resilient even where grid power is unreliable.
Lease-to-own financing removes the upfront cost barrier — any driver can join, starting today.
Local assembly, certified technicians, and service centres — creating skilled jobs and keeping value in the community.
PETO is not just a transport company. Every motorcycle we deploy is a direct contribution to cleaner air, a quieter city, and a more sustainable Congo.
Every PETO motorcycle produces zero direct exhaust. As our fleet grows, each electric switch genuinely cleans the air Kinshasa breathes every day.
Electric motors run almost silently. Entire neighbourhoods benefit from reduced noise pollution — improving quality of life for residents and riders alike.
Our swap stations are designed to run on solar energy — making the full energy cycle clean, even in areas with unreliable grid access.
Under our BaaS model, we retain ownership of all batteries — allowing us to maintain, upgrade, and responsibly recycle them, preventing hazardous e-waste.
Drivers who save on fuel earn more daily. More income means better quality of life for families across Kinshasa — sustainability with a human face.
Unlike solutions designed for Europe or Asia, PETO is engineered for African road conditions, local electricity patterns, and the economic realities of DRC riders — from day one.
The momentum is clear, the investment is flowing, and the DRC sits at the centre — as both a massive mobility market and the world's critical mineral heartland.
Electric motorcycles represent less than 1% of Africa's estimated 30–40 million motorcycle fleet. The runway for growth is enormous — and it is just beginning.
African e-mobility startups secured over $75 million in early 2026 — signalling a decisive shift from pilot projects to large-scale infrastructure investment.
Operators like Spiro (80,000 motos, 2,500 swap stations) and Ampersand are demonstrating that the BaaS model is both profitable and scalable across African cities.
In late 2025, Kinshasa's city authorities signed MoUs with electric vehicle manufacturers — direct government validation that the market is real and the timing is right.
Unlike Western EV markets, Africa's e-mobility story is driven by commercial two-wheelers — the exact segment PETO serves, with proven, daily demand.
The DRC sits at the intersection of two massive global forces: the electric vehicle revolution and the critical minerals supply chain. PETO is building at the epicentre of both.
Cobalt is essential for lithium-ion batteries — the heart of every EV on earth. The DRC holds the majority of global supply.
The Congo River basin holds the largest hydroelectric potential on the continent — the backbone of a genuinely clean energy future.
A BloombergNEF study confirmed that battery precursor facilities in the DRC would cost three times less than in the United States — thanks to raw material proximity and low-emissions energy.
Today, we are deploying electric motorcycles on Kinshasa's streets. Tomorrow, as the DRC develops its battery production capabilities, PETO is positioned to become an end-to-end electric mobility infrastructure company — rooted in the very country that powers the world's green transition.
The world's largest EV manufacturers depend on minerals extracted from Congolese soil. The DRC deserves to lead the electric revolution — not just supply it. PETO is building that leadership, one moto at a time.
Our long-term roadmap includes local assembly partnerships, integration with domestic energy networks, and positioning PETO as the mobility infrastructure layer for a country that is rapidly becoming the world's most strategically important green economy.
We are honest about where we stand — a pilot-stage startup building something real and lasting. Here is the path we are on.
PETO is currently in its pilot phase — developing our product, testing our model in the field, and preparing to demonstrate clear, measurable value to drivers and the market.
We are openly welcoming investors, strategic partners, and organisations who believe in Africa's electric future and want to help build it from the ground up in the DRC.
This is not a pitch for quick returns. This is an invitation to join a mission — to build the electric mobility infrastructure that Kinshasa, and eventually Central Africa, will depend on.
We are raising pre-seed capital to fund our pilot deployment. Patient, impact-aligned capital is especially welcome. We share our full financial model directly upon request.
Fleet operators, logistics companies, NGOs, energy providers, and government bodies — if your work intersects with urban mobility or clean energy in the DRC, let's talk.
Motorcycle manufacturers, battery suppliers, and solar infrastructure providers who want to grow with us in one of Africa's most strategic markets.
PETO Electric Mobility is legally incorporated as a SAS in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Full documentation available for verified partners.
Tell us who you are and how you'd like to work together. We respond to every serious enquiry personally.
We are a focused team building something meaningful in Kinshasa. We value direct conversations. Reach out — we will get back to you personally.
We are selecting our first cohort of investors and strategic partners. If you believe in Africa's electric future, this is the moment to engage — before the fleet is on the road and the story is already written.