Moroccan electric mobility startup GoSwap has secured its first seed investment from Azur Innovation Fund, giving the Casablanca-based company fresh momentum as it expands its battery-swapping infrastructure for electric scooters.
Founded in Casablanca, GoSwap is building a battery-as-a-service model designed to tackle some of the biggest barriers to electric vehicle adoption, including high upfront costs, charging delays, and range anxiety. The startup is also preparing for a larger fundraising round of more than $2 million (over MAD 20 million) to support its next phase of growth.
GoSwap’s model separates the battery from the scooter itself, allowing users to buy electric scooters without batteries and access power through a network of smart swap stations. Instead of waiting for a vehicle to recharge, riders can replace a depleted battery with a fully charged one in less than 10 seconds.
The company has already deployed 20 connected swap stations across Casablanca, including locations at high-traffic points such as CashPlus, Petrom, and Shell outlets. GoSwap says the system delivers operating costs of around MAD 25 to 29.4 per 100 km, positioning it as a more affordable alternative to traditional fuel-powered transport.
With the new funding, the startup plans to deepen its presence in Casablanca and expand into other cities, including Marrakech. It also aims to broaden compatibility across different electric vehicle models and strengthen fleet management solutions for logistics operators and last-mile delivery companies.
By adapting battery-swapping models that have gained traction in Asian markets, GoSwap is positioning itself to build a scalable urban mobility infrastructure platform for Morocco and, eventually, wider Africa.
