About
Metro Africa Express (MAX) provides affordable, subscription-based EV financing and end-to-end support services. Metro Africa Express is pioneering the future of electric mobility in Africa with affordable, subscription-based EV financing and end-to-end support services.
Powered by advanced technology, MAX operates across Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon, making sustainable transportation accessible at scale.
Project Focus
With Shell Foundation support, MAX is piloting strategic partnerships to enable deployment and scaling of electric motorcycles in Ghana.
Insights and impact
Latest news and updates
Fostering Innovation
Micro-Entrepreneurs
India
Clean Cooking
From flame to plug: what India’s micro-food vendors tell us about the commercial future of clean cooking
New research shows how electric cooking is improving productivity, incomes, and working conditions for micro-food vendors across India.
18th March 2026
Gender
Micro-Entrepreneurs
East Africa
West Africa
Clean Cooking
Cold Storage
Smart Energy Systems
What gender-responsive financing can unlock for women entrepreneurs
A Gender Results-Based Financing pilot shows how targeted incentives can unlock income growth, resilience, and opportunity for women entrepreneurs.
08th March 2026