The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority says there is a jump in the egistration of electric vehicles as efforts to decarbonize transportation takes shape
According to EPRA Between July and December 2023, a record 2,694 new EVs were registered in the country, raising the total number to 3,753,
EPRA says the jump is attributed to the introduction of the e-mobility tariff, reduction of excise duty on EVs from 20 percent to 10 percent, and exemption of fully electric cars from value-added tax.
Kenya created a framework for electric vehicle charging and battery swapping infrastructure in September 2023 to accelerate EV adoption and ensure the establishment of safe, reliable, accessible and affordable charging services.