China-based battery-swapping solutions provider TYCORUN has expanded its electric mobility operations in Oman with a delivery of 200 electric motorcycles, 600 swappable batteries, and 14 battery-swap cabinets, as the Sultanate accelerates efforts to electrify its growing last-mile delivery sector. The latest shipment reflects a scaled deployment aimed at supporting commercial fleets and urban delivery services.
Guangzhou-headquartered TYCORUN described the delivery as an integrated “vehicle, battery and cabinet” solution suited for fleet operations. The batteries involved are 76V 40Ah lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) units, each offering about 3.04 kilowatt-hours of nominal energy. Collectively, the 600 units provide approximately 1.8 megawatt-hours of capacity. The battery chemistry was selected for its thermal stability and long cycle life, features considered important given Oman’s high-temperature climate.
The battery-swapping cabinets are designed to reduce charging downtime, a common challenge for electric delivery fleets. Instead of waiting for motorcycles to charge, riders can quickly exchange depleted batteries for fully charged ones, potentially extending daily operational hours. Raymond Li Yungui, Chairman of TYCORUN, highlighted Oman’s active push towards energy diversification and green transportation, noting that battery swapping can enhance operational efficiency while lowering costs and emissions.
The rollout involves Muscat-based BYOD, an electric mobility solutions provider and fleet operator focused on electrifying last-mile deliveries through motorcycles and battery-swapping infrastructure. BYOD serves as TYCORUN’s local client and network operator, deploying equipment and technology—including motorcycles, batteries, swap cabinets, and cloud-based management platforms—to build a scalable e-mobility ecosystem in Oman.
This deployment follows initial pilot projects in the country. In May, BYOD, alongside Shell Oman and talabat Oman, launched a trial with 10 electric motorcycles for last-mile delivery, which were officially registered with the Royal Oman Police. The pilot aimed to evaluate vehicle performance, rider experience, reliability, and infrastructure needs.
The push towards electrification has gained momentum in recent months. In September, Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology announced plans to gradually transition the express-delivery industry to electric motorcycles, backed by technical standards, financing options, and the expansion of charging and battery-swapping facilities. At the Gulf Green Mobility Forum, agreements were made to establish a unified national battery-swapping system, introduce 300 electric motorcycles to delivery platforms including talabat, and deploy 100 motorcycles with dedicated swap stations.
Under the government’s broader Green Rapid Delivery initiative, the goal is to convert 1,450 delivery motorcycles to electric power. TYCORUN’s latest delivery marks a move beyond small-scale pilot programs toward larger commercial operations, potentially positioning battery swapping as a key enabling technology for Oman’s transition to sustainable last-mile logistics.