How infrastructure gaps are slowing Kenya’s EV takeoff

BasiGo EV buses at the Kenya Vehicle Manufacturer assembly line in Thika on August 15, 2024. 

Photo credit: Billy Ogada | Nation Media Group

Adoption of electric vehicles has moved beyond pilot phases in Kenya, but gaps in charging infrastructure and the intensive capital required for rollout are emerging as the primary bottlenecks to expansion.

Electric buses, matatus, and passenger cars have entered Nairobi’s transport system, signalling rising acceptance, though deployment remains limited relative to operator demand and infrastructure gaps.

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