With a $15 million investment, Electric car company E Daddy expands its presence in the Middle East and Africa.
In a bid to capitalise on the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions, UAE-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer E Daddy is preparing to expand its operations into the African market. Founded in 2023 by Mansoor Ali Khan Buhari and Yasmeen Jawahar Ali, the company has already raised $15 million in funding, a testament to its vision for an eco-friendly, efficient, and accessible transport future.
E Daddy operates two manufacturing facilities in Dubai, where it designs and produces EVs specifically tailored for urban mobility and extreme weather conditions. The company's first product, an all-electric motorcycle, will be launched in the first quarter of 2025, equipped with a double-layer cooling system for its batteries and other innovations to ensure optimal performance, even in outside temperatures as high as 50°C.
The e-motorcycle is designed with the specific needs of the UAE in mind, including temperature control, reducing emissions, and enhancing safety for last-mile delivery drivers. After its successful launch in the UAE, the company plans to introduce the e-motorcycle to other Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) and eventually, the African market.
Africa's electric vehicle market is growing rapidly, with startups like Spiro scaling operations across multiple countries, supported by funding initiatives focused on climate resilience. This development is part of broader ambitious expansion plans and investments aimed at transforming Africa’s transport and energy sectors into environmentally sustainable industries.
E Daddy's expansion into the African market is timely, as African leaders and business figures are calling for bold and transformative investments to develop the continent. Dangote Petroleum Refinery, a large-scale project in Africa, is a prime example of the continent's potential for growth and global competitiveness.
Beyond vehicles, there are broader efforts to enhance Africa’s infrastructure with sustainable and climate-smart ventures. Deals signed by US companies to invest in power lines, digital infrastructure, and hydropower projects show a push to build the backbone for clean energy and related technologies. These strategic investments support the ecosystem necessary for promoting EV use and eco-friendly mobility solutions in Africa.
E Daddy's focus on sustainability extends beyond electric two-wheelers, as they aim to diversify into other eco-friendly vehicle categories. The company's co-founder and COO, Yasmeen Jawahar Ali, states that the investment brings their vision of an eco-friendly, efficient, and accessible transport future closer. As E Daddy expands into new markets, it will continue to develop innovative solutions that address the specific requirements of each region, ensuring the optimal performance of its EVs even in extreme weather conditions.
References: [1] "Africa’s electric vehicle market is growing with startups like Spiro scaling operations across multiple countries, supported by funding initiatives focused on climate resilience." [2] "There are broader efforts to enhance Africa’s infrastructure with sustainable and climate-smart ventures." [4] "Spiro reported a revenue of Sh2.97 billion in 2024 and expects a tenfold increase in 2025 due to acceleration in market growth supported by climate-smart investment."
- To cater to the expanding demand for electric vehicles in the African market, E Daddy, a UAE-based manufacturer of commercial vehicles, intends to integrate cutting-edge technology in their future models to ensure optimal performance even in extreme weather conditions.
- As part of E Daddy's expansion into various markets, including Africa, the company is planning to diversify into other eco-friendly vehicle categories, further leveraging technology to create sustainable transportation solutions that suit the unique needs of each region.
