The EAE E-Delivery Bike is a groundbreaking innovation—the first electric delivery bike designed and manufactured in the UAE. What sets it apart is its SWAP battery technology, enabling riders to replace a depleted battery in under 25 seconds, eliminating charging downtime and maximizing fleet efficiency.
CEO Adam Cook highlights that small engine Petrol (ICE bikes) are among the most polluting vehicles, emitting up to 16 times more toxic gases than passenger cars. Replacing them with electric alternatives will rapidly improve urban air quality, public health, and long-term sustainability. EAE’s strength lies in its integrated ecosystem of bikes and smart SWAP stations, supported by the UAE’s infrastructure and government vision. Backed by engineers from Aston Martin, Porsche, and AMG, the bikes combine world-class design with reliability and performance. Aligned with the UAE’s sustainability developing high-technological manufacturing goals, EAE aims to build a global export hub for next-generation mobility solutions.
From the UAE to the World
We started the interview by asking,“Adam, congratulations on the launch of the EAE E-Delivery Bike. Can you tell our readers what makes this project unique?”
Adam Cook replied, “Thank you. What makes the EAE E-Delivery Bike truly unique is that it’s not only an advanced electric two-wheeler with SWAP battery technology, but it’s also the first of its kind designed and manufactured entirely in the UAE. This marks a major shift—moving the UAE from being just a consumer of advanced mobility technologies to becoming a global leader in developing and exporting them.”
Revolutionizing Urban Delivery
Why did you choose to start with an electric delivery bike, and how does SWAP technology add value?
Adam Cook replied, “Last-mile delivery is one of the fastest-growing mobility sectors, especially in the UAE and the wider GCC. Traditional EVs often face challenges with charging downtime, which slows down fleet operators. Our SWAP technology solves that problem by allowing riders to replace a depleted battery in under 25 seconds with a fully charged one. This eliminates range anxiety, maximizes uptime, and gives last-mile companies a cost-efficient, sustainable, and scalable solution.
What is equally important is the long-term financial impact. Our E-Delivery Bikes are designed with strong residual values (RV) of 5 to 10 years, compared to current small ICE bikes that often have almost no RV and become financial liabilities within months. This shift dramatically changes fleet management strategies, enabling companies to build long-term financial sustainability instead of chasing short-term fixes.”
Targeting the Biggest Polluters
How effective is replacing small ICE delivery bikes for the environment compared to switching passenger cars to EVs?
Adam Cook replied, “The environmental impact is enormous. Passenger cars are often the focus of EV discussions, but the truth is that small ICE delivery bikes are far more damaging per unit because most of them have zero modern pollution controls. They pump out up to 16 times more toxic gases per kilometre than a modern passenger car, directly into our city streets, right where people live and breathe.
Replacing hundreds of thousands of these small ICE bikes with clean electric delivery bikes will have a much greater and faster effect on urban air quality than converting private passenger cars. It’s about tackling the biggest sources of toxic emissions first—and in cities across the GCC and Asia, delivery fleets are one of the most polluting sectors. By focusing on this problem, we can deliver a measurable improvement in city air quality within just 2 to 3 years, improving public health and reducing long-term healthcare costs.”
Making Battery Swaps Work
Many international companies have tried battery swapping but faced challenges. What makes your system viable for the UAE and beyond?
Adam Cook replied, “The key difference is integration. We’re not just building bikes; we’re building an entire ecosystem of smart SWAP stations, designed and manufactured here in the UAE. The UAE has the infrastructure, government vision, and logistics backbone to make this work efficiently. Our model ensures that fleets can operate continuously while cutting operational costs. It’s not just viable here—it’s a blueprint that can be exported worldwide.”
The People Powering EAE’s Innovation
You’ve mentioned that EAE is more than just a bike manufacturer. Can you tell us about the team behind the E-Delivery Bike?
Adam Cook replied, “Absolutely. One of our greatest strengths is our people. At EAE, we have built an Automotive Management, Design, and Engineering team with deep experience at some of the world’s most respected brands—Aston Martin, Porsche, AMG, Mercedes-Benz, and Tata Engineering China. Collectively, our team has been responsible for the development of over 50% of the highest-quality EVs that have come out of China in recent years.
Bringing that expertise into the UAE gives us a unique advantage. We are not just producing an electric delivery bike; we are applying the same world-class automotive design, production engineering, and quality standards you would expect from luxury and performance car brands. That is why our bikes are built not only for performance and sustainability, but also for long-term reliability and export competitiveness.”
Why the UAE is Central to EAE’s Vision
What role does the UAE play in this development?
Adam Cook replied, “The UAE is central to this vision. By establishing EAE’s manufacturing base here, we are supporting the country’s strategic drive to become a new advanced technology hub of the Middle East. The government’s push towards sustainability, innovation, and Industry 4.0 manufacturing makes this the perfect environment. Our bikes are not only Made in the UAE—they’re built to be among the highest quality and most technologically advanced products on the global market.”
Economic Growth in the UAE
How does the E-Delivery Bike support sustainability and economic diversification goals in the UAE?
Adam Cook replied, “Sustainability is at the core of this project. Our bikes cut carbon emissions, reduce fuel dependency, and are engineered for circular economy principles. Manufacturing them in the UAE also creates high-tech jobs, develops local supply chains, and supports economic diversification away from hydrocarbons. This is exactly in line with the UAE’s vision of becoming a leader in green technology and advanced manufacturing.”
EAE’s Roadmap
What can we expect next from EAE after the E-Delivery Bike?
Adam Cook replied, “The E-Delivery Bike is just the start. Our roadmap includes a full range of electric and hydrogen-powered mobility solutions, all manufactured in the UAE. From urban delivery vehicles to advanced EVs and Microfactories across the GCC, we’re building a long-term ecosystem that positions the UAE as a global export powerhouse for next-generation mobility.”
Leading the Charge
Lastly, we asked, “Finally, what message would you like to share with the international business community about EAE and the UAE?”
“The message is simple—the UAE is no longer just a hub for trade and logistics. It is now a hub for technological creation and manufacturing. The EAE E-Delivery Bike with SWAP technology is proof that world-class, future-ready products can and will be designed, developed, and exported from the Emirates to the world. This is the beginning of a new era for UAE manufacturing, and we’re proud to be leading that journey.
“Replacing ICE delivery bikes will clean our cities faster than replacing all of the private owned passenger cars.”
— Adam Cook, CEO, EAE concluded
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Email: info@eae-power.com
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