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Impact & Opportunity

Powering livelihoods.
Clearing the air.

Nigeria's delivery economy is growing fast. Shortmile is building cleaner and fairer e-mobility infrastructure, starting with the riders who power it.

Clean Nigeria map showing Shortmile pilot cities Lagos and Ibadan with Abuja reference point

Shortmile
is piloting

We are currently piloting our e-bike delivery model in 2 cities across Southwest Nigeria.

2 pilot cities
more cities coming soon
Lagos • Ibadan
Market Opportunity

The numbers behind the opportunity

Nigeria is one of Africa's major food delivery markets

Food delivery and last-mile retail delivery are growing across Nigerian cities, creating demand for lower-cost, delivery-ready mobility options.

Food-delivery market comparison chart.
Nigeria South Africa Egypt Source: Statista market estimates

Mobile growth is accelerating last-mile delivery

Nigeria's last-mile delivery market is set to expand sharply, powered by rising smartphone access, stronger internet penetration, and a growing middle class that increasingly orders, pays, and coordinates by phone.

Nigerian internet-user growth chart.
Actual Projected Source: Statista market estimates
Impact

Cleaner air. Real jobs. Owned assets.

Zero tailpipe emissions

A Shortmile e-bike can reduce reliance on petrol motorcycles and remove tailpipe emissions during delivery use.

ElectricNo petrol

Youth employment

Lagos and Ibadan have large populations of young people looking for reliable, dignified work. Shortmile creates structured earning opportunities.

StructuredAsset path

Household income

Each rider supports 4 to 6 people. Higher daily earnings through electric efficiency and platform bonuses translate directly to better household outcomes.

4-6 dependantsHigher take-home

Local jobs and skills

Maintenance is done locally by Nigerian technicians. Every bike deployed creates demand for local servicing skills, parts supply, and operational support.

Local techniciansSkills transfer
The ripple effect of one bike
1
e-bike deployed
→
1
rider employed
→
4-6
people supported
→
Lower
tailpipe CO2
→
1
asset owned
Learn

Why e-bikes matter

A Shortmile cargo e-bike turns everyday delivery work into a cleaner, lower-cost, ownership-focused system.

Electric assist

Pedal normally while the motor helps with distance, bridges, and tired legs.

Less fatigue

Lower running cost

No petrol is required for riding, and fewer engine-related repairs can help more daily income stay with the rider. Riders can save up to ₦15,000 per week on operating costs.

Charge at home

Cleaner deliveries

Zero tailpipe emissions during use, especially valuable on busy city routes.

No exhaust

Simple service

Bicycle-style parts, webshop access and eligible warranty support simplify bike care compared with petrol engines.

Local service

The up-to-₦15,000 weekly operating-cost saving is based on Shortmile rider research, route analysis and comparative operating-cost modelling. Actual savings depend on workload, route, rider effort and operating conditions.

Buying any e-bike alone

  • ×Pay full price upfront
  • ×Find your own mechanic and parts
  • ×No structured rider support

Shortmile ecosystem

  • ✓18-month lease-to-own with ownership after completion
  • ✓Webshop access, approved parts, and eligible warranty support
  • ✓Rider app, records, payments, and operations support
The bike is only one part of the value. Shortmile adds the support system around it.
Partner with Shortmile

Help build cleaner delivery infrastructure.

Shortmile partnerships support riders, restaurants, fleet operators, platform teams, technicians, and local site hosts across our pilot cities.

Restaurants & platforms

Work with riders who have lower running costs, better range, and support behind them.

Fleet operators

Explore electric delivery bikes, rider support, maintenance logic, and structured ownership paths.

Local site hosts

Support future battery swap, service touchpoints, and rider infrastructure in high-demand zones.

Start a partnership conversation →
Partner & Invest

Build Africa's EV delivery future with us

We're building infrastructure for the next decade of African mobility. Join us as an investor, site partner, or fleet operator.

10x
Growth potential
0g
Tailpipe CO2
30%
Lower rider costs
100%
Local maintenance
Contact Us

Start a conversation

Whether you want to apply to ride, discuss a fleet, explore a partnership, or contact Shortmile as an investor, choose the enquiry that fits and send us a message.

Lagos, NigeriaIbadan, Nigeria
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