Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high - risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more

Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high - risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more

Roam Electric Ltd Issue 1: 6.75% Bond

6 months to mature 6.75% interest

Roam Electric Ltd Issue 1: 6.75% Bond

£188,000
Raised

183
Investors

0
Hour to run

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invested £1,253 / Electric motorbike

Every £1,253 invested will enable Roam Electric to deliver one electric motorbike.

households 1.67 tonnes

CO2 emissions saved per motorbike each year over a four year period

Invest directly in Electric Motorbikes in Kenya

Roam is a Swedish/Kenyan company that is revolutionising transportation in Kenya by locally designing and assembling electric vehicles. and develops electric mobility products for emerging markets, with a focus on electric motorcycles and electric buses for the East African market. 

Roam is helping low-income groups in Kenya by providing affordable and sustainable transportation solutions through electric bike rentals. Motorcyclists can save 60% of costs over the lifetime of the motorbike whilst reducing carbon emissions by 90% compared to a typical petrol driven alternative.

By the end of 2026, Roam expects its electric motorcycles to support over 21,000 indirect jobs.

About Roam Electric Ltd

  • Founded in 2018
  • Based in Nairobi, Kenya
  • Finalist in the 2022 Earthshot Prize
  • Electric mobility company delivering electric motorcycles and electric buses
  • Key product information

    Issuer: Roam Electric Ltd

    Issuing Country: Kenya

    Investment target: £188,000

    Minimum investment: £50

    Maximum investment: No maximum

    Maturity: 6 months

    Expected interest rate: 6.75% per annum

    Withholding tax rate: 15% (applicable to UK residents who do not invest within an IF ISA)

    Interest payment frequency: 6 monthly (one payment at 6 months)

    Capital repayment: Single repayment at 6 months

    Financial instrument: Secured interest bearing bond

    Security: Secured

    Key risks

    This is a bond issued by a single company (rather than a saving product) and therefore it is recommended that you are careful with the amount you invest.


    You must read the offer document (provided below) where a statement of risks is presented, particularly in section 5 – Risk Analysis Overview

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    What the project investment will enable

    Every £1,253 invested in this project will enable Roam to deliver a Roam Air electric motorcycle. In total, the project will enable Roam to supply 150 new motorcycles, resulting in a reduction of over 250 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, and a total reduction of over 1,000 tonnes CO2 emissions over the four year life-span of the motorcycles.


    By addressing the specific transportation needs of low-income groups and offering them a means of income generation, Roam plays a vital role in improving accessibility and socio-economic opportunities for underserved populations.

    Roam Electric Ltd

    Roam is a technology-driven electric mobility company that designs and develops electric motorcycles and electric buses for emerging markets, starting in Kenya.

    Roam Air, Roam's newly launched electric motorcycle, is adapted and designed with a special focus on affordability, functional design and performance. This electric motorcycle is optimised for commercial purposes like transporting passengers or cargo, prioritising safety. With its updated frame, the motorcycle features a dual battery system. Users can easily plug their battery into any outlet and swap out an empty battery for a fully charged one, minimizing downtime and enabling continuous driving

    Social and environmental impact

    Roam's electric motorcycles offer significant cost savings compared to a petrol equivalent, boosting incomes for micro-businesses using them. At the same time they reduce carbon emissions and air pollution from running the motorcycles.

    Social Impact

    Social Impact

    Roam's electric motorcycles offer significant savings in maintenance and operation, making their lifetime cost to the micro-businesses that use them much lower than the equivalent petrol driven motorbike.

    60%

    lifetime cost saving of a Roam electric motorbike compared to a petrol equivalent

    80%

    reduction in maintenance and operations costs compared to a petrol equivalent.

    21,000

    estimated indirect jobs in operations of Roam's electric motorcycles by 2026

    Environmental Impact

    Environmental Impact

    By replacing fossil fuel with electricity, carbon emissions and air pollution are substantially reduced.

    90%

    Reduction in carbon emissions using an electric motorcycle

    12 X

    Reduction in hydrogen particulate matter emissions compared to fossil fuel motorcycles

    578.9 Ktonnes

    Roam's projected carbon emission savings (CO2e) by 2026

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