Equipped with Type 6 connectors and open-charge standards, the stations are compatible with all light electric vehicles (LEVs), including two-wheelers, tuk-tuks, and light passenger cars, enabling interoperability and a scalable EV charging infrastructure. Nationwide network expansion is set for 2026, with Type 6 fast chargers to be installed. Kenya’s electric … [continued]
Kenya’s electric motorcycle sector is starting to gain significant traction. Market share of electric motorcycles jumped from literally 0% to 7% in just over 3 years (2021–2024). Recent figures show that for the first 8 months of 2025, electric motorcycles made up 10% of new motorcycle registrations in Kenya. Speaking … [continued]
The KNBS Economic Survey Report (2025) covering the period from January 2024 to December 2024 shows that 68,804 new motorcycles were registered in Kenya in 2024. Of these, 4,862 motorcycles were electric according to data presented by the Electric Mobility Association of Kenya (EMAK). That means 7.1% of new motorcycle … [continued]
Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda has launched a pilot fleet of 10 units of the ID. Buzz. These come in a 7 seat configuration, which is ideal for most corporate, family, tourism, and urban mobility requirements. With up to 200 kW DC rapid charging, along with 11 kW on the AC side, … [continued]
When it comes to electric motorcycles, there’s always been a trade-off: great power usually means heavy batteries, and long range often comes at the cost of painfully slow charging. The new BBM Hiro sets out to end that compromise once and for all. Launched by BBM Motorcycles, a young company … [continued]
We have been covering the developments in Kenya’s electric vehicle sector for over 7 years now — from the early days of a few startups converting one or two internal combustion engine motorcycles in small warehouses, to seeing the sector grow to almost 50 players in the industry. Most of … [continued]
We have been covering the developments in the Kenyan electric vehicle sector for over 7 years now — from the early days of a few startups converting one or two internal combustion engine motorcycles in small warehouses to electric, to seeing the sector grow to over 50 players in the … [continued]
Spiro expects to surpass 100,000 deployed electric motorcycles within 2025 — a 400% year-over-year jump. Before this latest round, Spiro had secured more than $180 million from Equitane and Société Générale. That brings the total funding secured by Spiro so far to $280 million! We have been covering the developments … [continued]
This story isn’t written from onsite coverage or from a press release. It comes from the official YouTube channel of the company, which found its way into my YouTube feed. And it’s fascinating. Though I knew about the e-series and Ducati’s rigorous R&D in the one-make race, I couldn’t catch … [continued]
VinFast has officially expanded its electric two-wheeler portfolio with the launch of three new models: the Vero X, Feliz, and Feliz Lite. Unveiled on September 10, these scooters are equipped with a dual-battery system, one of which is removable, a design that significantly extends their range and enhances user flexibility. … [continued]
