BasiGo opens new electric bus charging hub at Shell Athi River
BasiGo has opened a new electric bus charging station at Shell Athi River, expanding EV charging infrastructure beyond Nairobi to support growing electric bus routes...
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BasiGo has launched a new electric vehicle charging hub at the Shell Athi River service station, marking its third such collaboration with Shell in Kenya. This strategic location aims to support electric buses operating along the Kitengela and greater Athi River corridor, expanding electric mobility infrastructure beyond Nairobi's city limits.
- The charging station supports CCS2 and GB/T DC charging standards, capable of charging up to four vehicles simultaneously.
- Moses Nderitu, Managing Director of BasiGo Kenya, stated the new station addresses the biggest barrier to electric mobility adoption: access to reliable charging.
- Peter Murungi, Managing Director of Vivo Energy Kenya, highlighted the partnership with BasiGo allows Shell service stations to support Kenya's evolving transport ecosystem, with potential for more charging locations nationally.
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