Roam Electric Ltd Issue 6: 6.75% Bond
£471,450 | 332 | 36 |
£1,275 / Electric motorbike
Every £1,275 invested will enable Roam Electric to deliver one electric motorbike
1.67 tonnes
CO2 emissions saved per motorbike each year over a five year periodInvest 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
Key product information
Issuing Country: Kenya
Investment target: £500,000
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)
Match Funding: 2:1 - for every £100 invested CEI will match it with £50
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
Documents
What the project investment will enable
Roam Electric Ltd
Roam is a technology-led electric mobility company pioneering the shift to cleaner transport in emerging markets, starting with Kenya. The company designs and develops electric motorcycles and buses tailored to local needs and infrastructure.Its latest model, the Roam Air, is an electric motorcycle purpose-built for affordability, durability, and commercial performance—whether transporting passengers or cargo. With a focus on safety and efficiency, it features an upgraded frame and a dual battery system that allows riders to plug in or swap batteries easily, minimising downtime and maximising earnings.
Roam’s performance in the first half of 2025 has been exceptional, with 692 motorcycles delivered, surpassing its 650-unit target. The company generated $2.2 million in revenue, a 60% year-on-year increase, and achieved positive unit economics, with cost savings outpacing expectations. To date, Roam’s operations have helped avoid 3,200 tonnes of CO₂ emissions and empowered an additional 700 riders, bringing the total to 3,000 entrepreneurs benefiting from clean mobility solutions.
Social and environmental impact
Roam’s electric motorcycles deliver substantial cost savings compared to petrol-powered alternatives, helping micro-businesses increase their incomes. By cutting fuel and maintenance costs, riders can earn more with every trip. At the same time, the switch to electric significantly reduces carbon emissions and air pollution, contributing to cleaner, healthier communities and taking positive climate action.
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, giving them a reliable alternative that boosts income opportunities and improves lives.
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
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
Offer Documents
Roam Issue 6 Offer Doc (Log In to download)