Kenya has changed the rules for its special electricity tariff for EV charging. According to TechTrends Kenya, reporting on September 22, 2026, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on September 18 replaced the 15,000 kWh cap with a new “Energy Consumption Threshold”.
Tariff and Market Figures
- EV charging tariff of KSh16 per kWh, and KSh8 off-peak.
- The 15,000 kWh cap is replaced by an “Energy Consumption Threshold”.
- Kenya has 235 charging stations, second in Africa after Egypt with about 300, according to Business Daily Africa.
- Kenya Power’s charging revenue reached KSh382 million.
- Nairobi has 71% of stations.
An E-Motorcycle Market
Kenya has about 35,661 EVs, and 33,374 of them are electric motorcycles. Electric buses are also growing: BasiGo and Rubis use CCS2 and GB/T charging. The country targets 10,000 charging stations by 2030, at an estimated cost of about KSh6.12 billion.
What It Means
A lower, clearer tariff improves the business case for charging operators, fleets and businesses. As the car segment grows, demand for Type 2 AC chargers at homes, offices and hotels will follow. See our Kenya supplier page.
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Key Takeaways
- EPRA replaced the 15,000 kWh cap on Sep 18, 2026.
- The EV tariff is KSh16/kWh, or KSh8 off-peak.
- Kenya has 235 charging stations, second in Africa.
- Most of Kenya’s 35,661 EVs are electric motorcycles.
Sources & Standards
- TechTrends Kenya — Kenya EV charging tariff update (Sep 22, 2026)
- Business Daily Africa — Kenya ranks second in Africa in EV charging stations (Sep 16, 2026)
