BasiGo Expands Nairobi EV Infrastructure with Three New Charging Depots and Service Centre
BasiGo has expanded its electric bus infrastructure in Nairobi with three new charging depots and a service centre, boosting its capacity..
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BasiGo has significantly expanded its electric bus infrastructure in Nairobi by launching three new charging depots and a dedicated Service and Customer Excellence Centre. This move aims to bolster the future of public electric transport in Kenya.
- The new charging depots are located in Komarock, Taj Mall (Pipeline), and Riruta, with a fourth facility planned for Juja.
- Each depot features high-capacity DC fast chargers capable of charging up to 100 buses daily and utilizes Kenya Power’s e-mobility tariff.
- Moses Nderitu, Managing Director of BasiGo Kenya, stated this expansion provides bus operators with the confidence to transition to electric, ensuring efficient and reliable operations.
- The Service and Customer Excellence Centre at the Taj Mall depot will specialize in maintenance for CATL battery technology and provide local technical support.
- Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror, Managing Director and CEO of Kenya Power, confirmed their commitment to supporting the shift to electric transport with reliable electricity.
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