Kenya Power earns Sh126mn from electric vehicle charging
Electricity consumption for EV charging more than doubled to 8.4 million units (kWh) in 2025, up from 3 million units in 2024. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kenya Power reported earning Sh125.9 million from electric vehicle (EV) charging in 2025, as the adoption of electric cars and motorcycles surged. This growth is attributed to increased EV uptake and supportive government policies.
- Kenya Power onboarded 205 customers to its special e-mobility tariff since March 2023, with electricity consumption for EV charging more than doubling to 8.4 million units (kWh) in 2025 from 3 million units in 2024.
- Joseph Siror, Managing Director of Kenya Power, highlighted the company's commitment to promoting e-mobility as part of its green agenda, noting that over 90 percent of its electricity supply comes from renewable sources.
- The growth is bolstered by the National Electric Mobility Policy launched on February 3, 2026, and tax incentives under the Finance Bill 2025, including zero-rated VAT and reduced excise duty on various electric vehicles.
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