Explore key policies and measures for EV deployment. The table highlights current as well as announced key policies and measures that support the deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) and zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by region and country. These policies and measures take a variety of forms, e.g. fuel economy standards, CO 2 emissions
READ MORENairobi, Kenya – [Date] – In light of the recent unveiling by Kenya''s Cabinet Secretary for Roads & Transport, Kipchumba Murkomen, of the Draft National Electric Mobility Policy, SPIRO, a
READ MOREBy Carrie Hampel. 03.04.2024 - 13:32. Kenya. Africa. BEV. Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen launched the draft policy on E-Mobility in Kenya alongside the E-Mobility task force. The preliminary step towards the implementation of the drafted transport transition strategy is the introduction of green number plates for electric vehicles.
READ MORECompetitive value of electric mobility in Kenya A local comparison study conducted in 2017 by Drive Electric, proved the competitive value of electric vehicles in the country9. Table 1: Competitive value comparison of an electric vehicle and a petrol vehicle Study Parameter Electric Car Petrol Vehicle Battery/Engine Capacity 24 kWh 1500 cc
READ MOREThe proposed policy measures outlined in the draft e-Mobility Policy signal a significant opportunity for the country''s burgeoning electric vehicle industry. By providing
READ MOREThe Ministry of Roads and Transport earlier today, launched Kenya''s first Electric Mobility (e-mobility) Draft Policy at KICC in Nairobi. Cabinet Secretary for Roads
READ MOREKenya is working on a new electric vehicle policy, and one hopes once it is finalised, the perennial issues of very high import duties levied on electric cars that result in essentially doubling
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READ MOREthe Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for detailed capture and tax determination. KRA is a government agency whose main functions are the assessment, collection and accounting of all revenues that are due to the Kenyan government, in accordance with the laws of Kenya. The flow chart below illustrates the importation process for vehicles in Kenya.
READ MOREThe news: Kenya has released and launched a draft of its National E-mobility Policy that''s expected to encourage local production and assembly of electric vehicles (EVs).; The policy, when approved, will institute zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales targets and investment criteria for domestic car manufacturers and assemblers to be
READ MOREAs can be seen in the table, the duty payable is the lowest for the 100% BEV and ranges between KSh 70,000 to KSh 170,000 less than the other engine categories. This does not seem much when considering the overall cost of importing a vehicle (cost of buying the vehicle, freight, marine insurance etc.) but it is a decent amount.
READ MOREThe Kenyan Government has made e-mobility one of its most important climate change mitigation measures, but few cars and motorbikes powered by electricity have yet to find their way onto the country''s roadways. The national target states, however, that the share of electric vehicle imports should be increased to five per cent by 2025.
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READ MOREThe Kenyan EV market has grown increasingly attractive since 2019, when the government initiated a rollout of favourable policies. This began with reducing excise duty on electric motorcycles from 20% to 10%. Further policies followed in 2023, including a special e-mobility electricity tariff and the exemption of fully electric vehicles from VAT.
READ MOREThis project aims to drive the electric vehicle revolution in Kenya by creating a charging and battery swap stations master plan in Nairobi city to be replicated in other towns within the country and abroad. The commercial partners, Arc Ride Global ltd and Fika Mobility will be responsible for rolling out over 300 electric vehicles (two
READ MOREIn Kenya, the government has already given fiscal incentives for electric vehicles, with a 20% import duty compared to 30% for gasoline and diesel vehicles. With the exception of a few taxis in the region, however, EV adoption has been low, owing to high EV importation costs and a lack of vehicle charging infrastructure across the country.
READ MORESo far, there are more than 1000 electric vehicles on Kenya''s roads. Being a power producer and distributor, Kenya Power surely has a role in accelerating the electric vehicle adoption process. With an installed electricity capacity of 3077 MW and an off-peak load of 1100 MW, Kenya has sufficient power to support the entire e-mobility
READ MOREElectric mobility provides a good opportunity for Kenya to reduce emissions from transport (by about 0.6 MtCO2e against the Business as Usual scenario in 2030) and improve air quality ( GIZ 2018, p. 16 ). However,
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READ MOREFirstly, Kenya produces more power than we consume and this power can be used to power EVs. According to the report, Kenya produces 2700 MW, out of which over 80% is renewable, against the demand of 1860 MW. The excess of about 800 MW could be utilized to power an electric transport fleet. Further, Kenya already has companies like
READ MOREElectric vehicle standards; The assessment was informed by expert interviews as well as official government documents and secondary resource material. The vehicle registration system. In 2020, the number of registered vehicles in Kenya was at 3.95 million; out of this, roughly 50% (1.97 million) were motorcycles and tricycles.
READ MOREKenya''s Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced the introduction of special green-coloured number plates for EVs. This is part
READ MOREElectric cars are exempted from the purchase tax which is usually 10% of purchase price. The government provides a 2.7% reduction in acquisition tax for EVs. 3. PHEV with at least 40km of all electric range and vehicles with a maximum emission
READ MOREElectric mobility provides a good opportunity for Kenya to reduce emissions from transport (by about 0.6 MtCO2e against the Business as Usual scenario in 2030) and improve air quality ( GIZ 2018, p. 16 ). However, electric mobility uptake in the country is still very modest. Most stakeholders are under the impression that very little is
READ MOREThese include the development of electric vehicle (EV) standards; reduction of excise tax on EVs from 20% to 10%; and partnering with development
READ MOREKenya''s government has partnered with an electric motorbike manufacturer in a bid to introduce more than a million electric vehicles (EVs) throughout the East
READ MOREThe use of electric power to power transport locomotives, e-mobility, significantly reduces the emission of GHGs and hence addresses their atendant health and environmental consequences. The Kenya grid capacity is suficient to support e-mobility.
READ MOREThe Transport Ministry on Wednesday launched the first Electric Mobility Draft Policy, setting in motion plans to promote the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in the
READ MOREKenya has released and launched a draft of its National E-mobility Policy that''s expected to encourage local production and assembly of electric vehicles (EVs).
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READ MOREThe Government has introduced special green number plates for electric vehicles (EVs). Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Wednesday said
READ MOREOpibus is a Swedish-Kenyan electric mobility company based in Nairobi. It started by converting off-road vehicles to run on electric motors, before converting buses and designing its own electric
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