Abu dhabi: EasyLease, the UAE’s leading provider of integrated mobility solutions and a subsidiary of IHC, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Empala, a UAE-based electric vehicle mobility company. This collaboration is set to launch a proof of concept programme for electric delivery bikes within EasyLease’s last-mile delivery and fleet management operations.
According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU outlines that Empala will supply electric delivery bikes to be utilized on selected live delivery routes. The primary goal of this initiative is to gather operational and performance data under real delivery conditions, allowing EasyLease to assess the practicality and efficiency of integrating electric bikes into its existing fleet.
The agreement establishes a structured approach to managing the proof of concept, covering areas such as operational oversight, performance assessment, and fleet integration considerations. This is in line with EasyLease’s methodical strategy for introducing new vehicle categories into its operations.
Charbel Kobrianos, Deputy CEO of EasyLease, highlighted the significance of this trial by stating, ‘Last mile delivery demands vehicles that are reliable, cost efficient, and suited to intensive urban use. The electric bikes tested during the trial will provide useful operational insight into where this category can perform effectively within delivery fleets, and how it may fit within the broader vehicle mix we manage across the Group.’
Alexander Magid, Deputy CEO of Empala, emphasized the importance of this collaboration, noting that the UAE’s last-mile delivery sector requires purpose-built solutions. He stated, ‘Empala was built on the belief that electric can outperform petrol for delivery operators, on cost, on reliability, and on the demands of daily urban use.’
This initiative aligns with EasyLease’s ongoing efforts to diversify its mobility portfolio and explore lower emission alternatives in its delivery and logistics operations, ensuring continued operational efficiency and service reliability for clients across the UAE.