Roam Launches Kenya’s First Fast Charging Station for Light Electric Vehicles
Roam has announced the launch of Roam Point, a new fast charging station designed for light electric vehicles (LEVs). The company says it is the first publicly available high-speed charging point for LEVs in Kenya. The new station marks the beginning of a planned nationwide rollo..
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Roam has launched Roam Point, Kenya's first publicly available fast charging station for light electric vehicles (LEVs). This initiative marks the beginning of a planned nationwide rollout to support wider electric vehicle adoption in the country.
- The Roam Point station provides a range of between 10 and 20 kilometers in less than five minutes through a self-service model.
- Riders can initiate payments via USSD or the Roam mobile app, ensuring 24/7 accessibility.
- The station uses Type 6 connectors and open charge standards, making it compatible with various LEV models that follow these specifications.
- Habib Lukaya, Roam Country Manager, stated that Roam Point complements the company’s battery ownership model, offering riders more flexibility to charge their vehicles anywhere.
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