Two in 10 electric vehicles in Kenya operate on Bolt

Out of an estimated 24,000 electric vehicles currently in use across the country, 5,808 operate on the Estonian-based ride-hailing application, representing about 24 percent of the national EV fleet. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Approximately two in every 10 electric vehicles (EVs) in Kenya operate on the Bolt ride-hailing platform, according to a Capital FM analysis. This highlights the significant role mobility apps play in accelerating EV adoption in the country.

Out of an estimated 24,000 EVs in Kenya, 5,808 operate on Bolt, representing about 24 percent of the national EV fleet.
Dimmy Kanyankole, Senior General Manager for Bolt East Africa, stated that ride-hailing platforms are crucial for scaling EV adoption.
The Kenyan EV market has expanded rapidly, with registered electric motorbikes increasing from 678 units in 2022 to contribute to the estimated 24,000 national EV fleet by 2025.

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