- TotalEnergies expanded EV charging sites to thirteen in 2023 with partnerships including Ampersand, Roam, and Arc Ride.
- Registered EVs in Kenya surged from 475 in 2022 to 2,694 in 2023, indicating increased adoption.
- Challenges like investment issues and limited charging infrastructure still hinder Kenya’s electric mobility transition.
TotalEnergies ramped up to 13 charging sites across Kenya in 2023, with rapid growth on the horizon
In 2023, TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya (TMK) increased its number of EV charging sites from three to thirteen. The installations were made possible by partnerships with Ampersand, Roam, and Arc Ride. These new sites provide both reliable charging for cars, and swapping points for electric motorbike users.
The number of registered EVs in Kenya has seen significant growth.
According to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, registered EVs increased from 475 units in 2022 to 2,694 units in 2023. This rapid increase is a clear sign that more infrastructure is needed across the country, and fast.
The rise in adoption is largely due to Kenya’s National E-Mobility Policy, launched in May this year. The policy provides government support for adoption, both educationally and financially. It also promotes local production and supply chains, and outlines collaborations between the government and private sectors to expand infrastructure.
TMK launched its first EV charging point at the Gigiri service station, joining other companies like Kenya Power in developing charging infrastructure. With increased governmental support, we should see an infrastructural boom from the nation.
Despite these advancements, Kenya’s emobility transition faces challenges. Investment issues and insufficient charging remain significant obstacles. However, initiatives like those from TMK contribute to the ongoing development and reliability of the nation’s infrastructure. With collaboration between the public and private sectors on the cards, we hope that initiatives like this one will increase.
