Empowering communities, one ride at a time.
Rapid Cool was built to address two problems: the rising cost of last-mile delivery, and the rising rate of unemployment in our communities. Electric bikes combined with a smart software turn out to be a remarkable answer to both.
Mission
Unlock dignified income through accessible, electric, AI-powered mobility.
Vision
A continent where every aspiring rider has a bike, a licence, and a future.
Values
Community first. Safety always. Sustainability by default.
Born in Pretoria. Built for Africa.
Starting with a single bike in Pretoria to a city-wide fleet that will power thousands of deliveries. Rapid Cool is proof that local innovation can outperform global incumbents.
We're investor-backed, community-rooted and obsessed with one number: how many riders we move from unemployment to entrepreneurship.
Everything taken care of, so you can just ride.
Whether you're on a standard rental or a rent-to-own plan, every Rapid Cool bike comes fully supported from the day you pick it up to the day it's yours.
Service every 1 500 km
Our in-house technician services your bike on-site every 1 500 km included on every rental and throughout your rent-to-own term until the bike is fully yours.
Fully insured
Every bike is covered by comprehensive insurance, so you can focus on earning, not worrying.
GPS tracked
Real-time GPS tracking on every bike protects you, your bike and your income.
Panic button
A built-in panic button connects you to help instantly when you need it most.
Clear rental contract
Every rental comes with a transparent contract, no hidden fees, no surprises.
Bike care lesson
Before you ride off, we run a brief hands-on lesson on how to care for your bike and get the most out of every charge.
Power up at our offices.
Riders can charge their bikes at our offices any time they need to at no extra cost, no waiting in queues.
~4.3 kWh per full charge
A full charge of draws roughly 4.3 units of electricity from empty to full.
Up to 8 hours to charge
A complete charge from empty to full takes up to 8 hours on a standard charger.
Up to 190 km range
On a full charge you can travel up to 190 km before the bike needs to be plugged in again.
Pop into our offices whenever your battery is low and our team will get you plugged in and back on the road as soon as possible.