BasiGo expands Kenyan bus charging network
The new charging hubs are located in Taj Mall, Komarock, and Riruta – all areas in Nairobi – with a fourth hub set to open in Juja by the end of the year. Each of the depots features DC chargers with up to 160kW of power and both CCS2 and GB/T connectors, reflecting BasiGo’s use of both Western and Chinese-made electric buses.
BasiGo states the chargers can support charging for up to 100 buses each day through ‘sequential charging’, and by utilising off-peak grid capacity. It means that BasiGo now offers one of Kenya’s largest networks of DC fast chargers for buses, as well as East Africa’s largest fleet of electric buses overall.
Moses Nderitu, MD for Kenya at BasiGo, said: “We are building the essential infrastructure for the future of public transport in Kenya. This expansion gives bus operators the confidence to go electric. They can see that the essential backbone, from rapid charging to local service, is now in place, ensuring their e-buses operate efficiently and reliably for Nairobi’s passengers.”
As well as charging, the new depots provide support services for BasiGo customers ranging from maintenance for CATL batteries to technical support and advisors for public transport operators.
Joseph Siror, CEO and MD of Kenya Power, added: “As demand for electric transport grows, our role is to ensure the national grid is ready to support this shift with reliable, accessible electricity. This expansion is a great example of what’s possible when innovators like BasiGo partner with us to deliver clean energy solutions to the public. By enabling infrastructure like this, we’re not just supporting electric vehicles, we are driving progress toward a cleaner and more sustainable Kenya.”
According to a recent strategy paper from Kenya’s Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Kenya plans to to invest around €39.5 million euros into EV charging infrastructure over the coming years – with the aim of establishing at least 10,000 charging stations by 2030.
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