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About two out of every ten electric vehicles in Kenya are currently operating on the Bolt ride-hailing platform, underscoring the growing influence of mobility apps in driving the adoption of electric transport, according to an analysis.
Of the estimated 24,000 electric vehicles on Kenyan roads, around 5,808 are active on the Estonia-based platform, accounting for roughly 24 per cent of the country’s total EV fleet.
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Bolt East Africa Senior General Manager Dimmy Kanyankole said the rollout of Kenya’s E-Mobility Policy has offered much-needed regulatory certainty for a shift that is already underway.
He added that ride-hailing services are key to accelerating EV uptake by expanding access to electric vehicles, including through collaborations with financial institutions that make it easier and more affordable for drivers to purchase EVs.
Kanyankole noted that the combination of income-generating use and reduced operating costs allows ride-hailing EVs to scale faster than privately owned vehicles.
Kenya’s electric vehicle sector has grown significantly in recent years, largely due to the rapid rise in electric motorcycles. The number of registered electric motorbikes rose from 678 in 2022, helping push the country’s EV fleet to an estimated 24,000 units by 2025.
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Because ride-hailing vehicles are used more frequently than private cars, drivers are able to recover their investment more quickly while also increasing public awareness and acceptance of electric mobility, particularly in urban areas.
Bolt said it is working closely with policymakers and industry players to promote the sustainable expansion of e-mobility in Kenya.
