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Originally published by Techish Kenyatech
February 17, 2026
2d ago
Skoot, Sun Mobility and Car & General Launch ‘Smart’ Electric Tuk-Tuk in Kenya

Skoot, Sun Mobility and Car & General launch the e3W electric tuk-tuk in Nairobi, featuring battery swapping and lower costs..
✨ Key Highlights
Skoot Technology, in partnership with Car & General and Sun Mobility, has launched the Skoot e3W, a smart electric three-wheeler designed to replace diesel tuk-tuks in Kenya's paratransit sector.
- The e3W features Sun Mobility's 'ultrafast' battery swapping technology, allowing drivers to exchange depleted batteries for charged ones in minutes, crucial for commercial vehicle uptime.
- Skoot's unified app manages lease payments, logistics, including delivery contracts, and tracks driver earnings, aiming to stabilize the traditionally volatile cash-based profession.
- Drivers can expect approximately a 30% saving on fuel costs compared to traditional diesel tuk-tuks, alongside predictable maintenance costs included in the lease, starting at KES 1,200 per day.
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