When buying a car in Kenya, motorists now have more options than ever, including traditional petrol and diesel, as well as newer hybrid and electric vehicles. The decision depends on individual needs, budget, and evolving market conditions like rising fuel prices and developing infrastructure.

• Petrol cars are generally cheaper to purchase but more expensive to run due to volatile fuel prices.
• Diesel cars offer better fuel efficiency and torque, ideal for heavy loads and long distances, but have higher upfront costs and emissions.
• Hybrid vehicles combine petrol and electric engines, providing better fuel economy, especially in city traffic, but come with a higher purchase price.
• Electric Vehicles (EVs) are the cheapest to run per kilometer with zero emissions, yet face high upfront costs and a developing charging infrastructure with Kenya Power planning new charging stations in cities like Nairobi, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Mombasa.
• The Kenyan government has reduced import duties on EVs and hybrids and plans for charging stations every 25 kilometers on major highways to promote greener transport.