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Roam Establishes an Electric Motorcycle and Tuk-Tuk Charging Network in Kenya.
Kenya’s electric motorcycle sector is gaining strong momentum, supported by growing investment and improved charging infrastructure. Equipped with Type 6 connectors and open-charge standards, new charging stations are compatible with all light electric vehicles (LEVs), including two-wheelers, tuk-tuks, and light passenger cars. This interoperability supports a scalable and inclusive EV ecosystem, with nationwide expansion planned for 2026.
Over the past four years, electric motorcycles have reached nearly 10% of new motorcycle sales in Kenya. According to the KNBS Leading Economic Indicators Report (August 2025), 97,299 motorcycles were sold between January and August 2025—28,495 more than in the whole of 2024. This recovery follows a period of reduced consumer spending, high fuel prices, and increased financing costs. Recent fuel price stabilization and the strengthening of the Kenyan shilling have helped revive market confidence.
With more than 2.5 million internal combustion motorcycles in operation, Kenya presents a significant opportunity for electrification. Around 50 companies are now active in the sector. Most early efforts focused on battery swapping, allowing riders to avoid high upfront battery costs and benefit from quick two-minute exchanges. This model has been especially popular among motorcycle taxi operators.
However, advances in battery and charging technology are creating viable alternatives. Roam recently launched Roam Point, Kenya’s first fast-charging network for LEVs. The system can add 10–20 kilometers of range in under five minutes and supports mobile payments via M-PESA, USSD, SMS, and the Roam App. Daytime charging costs KSh 40 per kWh, while off-peak rates are KSh 25.
Roam Points aim to reduce congestion and waiting times at swapping stations while offering a universal charging solution. According to Roam’s Country Manager, Habib Lukaya, the initiative promotes common standards and battery ownership, allowing riders to “ride everywhere and charge anywhere.”
As seen in India and Rwanda, charging networks can complement swapping systems. Kenya’s growing adoption of fast chargers marks another milestone in improving accessibility, flexibility, and interoperability across the country’s rapidly evolving electric mobility sector.
Posted on : 30 Jan,2026 | News Source : ABNews
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