Evaluating only Maka Motors’s profile at its peak — without knowing the outcome — the model ranked Unit economics as the #1 likely cause. That’s exactly how it died.
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Documented cause
Maka Motors built electric motorcycles designed specifically for African road conditions and last-mile delivery in Ghana. The locally-designed bikes were positioned as a cheaper, greener alternative to petrol motorcycles used by commercial riders. But manufacturing at scale in Ghana required import-heavy supply chains, and charging infrastructure remained too sparse for commercial riders who needed guaranteed range. The company shut down in 2023.
Lesson
“EV startups in Africa must partner with charging infrastructure providers before launch — the product cannot be sold without guaranteed energy access for commercial users.”