Kenya Power buys electric fleet in shift to clean transport

Kenya Power will increase its ambitious transition to sustainable transportation over the next four years by purchasing a fleet of electric cars and motorbikes.

In order to start its transition to a fleet powered by sustainable energy, the state-owned power distributor issued an invitation to bid last week for the supply of 30 motorbikes, four light utility vehicles, and four double-cab pickup trucks.

By 2027, Kenya Power hopes to have an entirely electric fleet. This ambitious goal will be met by a combination of purchasing new electric vehicles and upgrading its present fleet of diesel and supercharged cars, motorbikes, and other vehicles.

“The company will gradually phase out fuel-powered vehicles and motorbikes from its fleet, in favour of electric-powered ones, as we move towards adopting sustainable ways of doing business,” Kenya Power says in its latest annual report.

As the company works to stay on track for a complete transition to electric transportation in the next four years, the utility said the cars and bikes should be delivered over the next six months.

In order to boost sustainable transportation and reduce carbon emissions related to fossil fuels, Kenya is relying on the enormous potential of clean energy, particularly geothermal, solar, and wind.

According to official figures, Kenya has 2,613.1 Megawatts of installed renewable energy in December of last year, or 76.93% of all installed capacity.

A number of start-ups and local businesses are investing in charging infrastructure and car assembly, providing Kenya Power with a chance to increase its client base.