Technology
Three systems, zero downtime.
An electric motorcycle is only worth its energy and what it can tell you about itself. Mobelec builds all three layers: the battery, the network that replaces it, and the telemetry that watches both.
01 · Battery
A battery you lift with one hand.
The ETROL battery: lithium iron phosphate (LFP), 2.1 kWh at 16.4 kg, sized for heat and dust. Up to 70 km per charge, 140 km in the dual configuration. Built-in overcharge and overheat protection, continuous state-of-health monitoring.
- 01 Removable and portable: charge it at home, at the office, or swap it at a station.
- 02 Resistant to heat, dust and rain. IP67-sealed, AIS-156 certified.
- 03 Remote diagnostics: charge state, cycle count, abnormal temperatures.
- 04 Detection of uncertified batteries and chargers.
ETROL battery — full specification sheet
| Chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
|---|---|
| Storage capacity | 2.1 kWh |
| Nominal voltage | 51.2 V |
| Max continuous discharge | 45 A |
| Peak discharge | 3C |
| Charging power | Up to 35 A |
| Service life | 2,000 cycles at 80 % SoH* |
| Built-in protections | Overvoltage, undervoltage, overcurrent, short circuit, overheat, low temperature |
| Operating temperatures | −20 °C to 60 °C |
| Long-term storage | 25 °C to 35 °C |
| Communication protocols | CAN, MODBUS |
| Wireless connectivity | 4G, GPS, Bluetooth |
| Cycle data | Kept on server, 60 days |
| Standard / compliance | AIS-156 Amd 3, Phase 2 |
| Ingress protection | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 226 × 167 × 313 mm |
| Pack weight | 16.4 kg |
* SoH (state of health): the battery's current capacity relative to its original capacity, as a percentage. A new battery sits at 100 %; an end-of-life pack around 80 %.
02 · Network
Empty for full, in under two minutes.
Charging takes hours. Swapping takes as long as a coffee. Two Mobelec stations are live — at the showroom and in Ouakam — with three more planned across Dakar. The goal is simple: no Mobelec rider more than 10–15 km from a full battery.
12 doors Total time < 2 min
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Drop off the empty battery.
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Take a charged one.
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Ride away.
Swapping is pay-per-use. The rate depends on energy consumed and wear — and stays below the cost of an equivalent tank of petrol.
Swap station — full specification sheet
| Compartments | 12 |
|---|---|
| Maximum power | 8 kW |
| Supply | 400–415 V (IS12360) |
| Charge output voltage | 50.5 – 56.5 V |
| Charge output current | 8 – 12 A |
| Output connector | IEC 60309, Chogori cable |
| Cooling | Air or forced air |
| Ambient temperature | 0 °C to 55 °C |
| Ambient humidity | 5 to 95 % |
| Insulation | Class 1 and 2 (AIS 138) |
| Indicators | Buzzer, charge, fault |
Live stations and planned rollout zones, Dakar.
03 · Telemetry
The bike tells you where it is and how it's doing.
Every Mobelec carries an IoT module wired to a single platform. For a private rider that's theft insurance; for a fleet manager it's a dashboard.
Distance, consumption, battery health and alerts, per vehicle and per rider.
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Located to 3 metres
Real-time GPS tracking, better than 3-metre accuracy, full trip history.
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Geofencing and immobilisation
Draw a perimeter, get an alert when it's crossed, cut the bike remotely if it's stolen.
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Impact and tamper alerts
Immediate notification on a crash, a fall or a break-in attempt.
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Over-the-air updates
The bike's software improves without a workshop visit (FOTA).
ATOM module — full specification sheet
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo (A-GPS) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 3 m |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, 2G fallback |
| Local links | BLE 5.0, CAN 2.0 (500 kbps) |
| Protocol | MQTT |
| Configuration | SMS and Cloud |
| Updates | FOTA, over the air |
| Internal memory | 45,000 location points |
| Power supply | 10–14 V DC |
| Consumption | 150 mA awake, 30 mA asleep |
| Ingress protection | IP67 |
| EMI/EMC | AIS-compliant |
Three ways to fill up.
After-sales
A bike off the road earns nothing.
- 12 months — manufacturer warranty on the bike.
- 6 months — warranty on the battery.
- Workshop and diagnostics at the showroom, Monday to Saturday.
Parts stocked in Dakar: tyres, brake pads, suspension, chargers, spare batteries. All manufacturer-certified.
On-site support for professional fleets, on request.
FAQ
01 What's the real range?
65 to 70 km per charge depending on model, load and riding style. The dual-battery option takes that up to 140 km without stopping. At a station, a swap takes under two minutes.
02 How much does a battery swap cost?
Swapping is pay-per-use. The rate depends on energy consumed and battery wear, and is set to stay below the cost of an equivalent tank of petrol.
03 Is financing available?
Yes. Mobelec works with financial institutions and public programmes to offer instalment plans, lease-to-own and access to grants, for individuals and companies alike.
04 How does charging work?
On a standard socket at home or the office, in 2h30 to 4h depending on the model. At a swap station, in under two minutes. On a public charger, as the network expands.
05 What about the rainy season?
Mobelec bikes are built to ride in the rain. Battery and motor are sealed to IP67. Unlike a petrol bike, there is no ignition system to be upset by humidity. Avoid deep water crossings and dry the bike after heavy exposure.
06 What's it worth after three years?
Lower running and maintenance costs make an electric bike up to 30 % cheaper over its lifetime than a petrol equivalent. Resale value holds up as the market shifts to electric.
Come watch a battery change bikes.
The station is at the showroom. The demo takes two minutes.