NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya Power has reported a 188pc increase in electricity consumption from the electric mobility (e-mobility) sector in 2025, reflecting rapid uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) across the country.
In a statement dated February 11, 2026, the utility said electricity consumption by EVs rose to 8,433,437 kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2025, up from 2,922,692 kWh recorded in 2024.
The surge generated Sh125.9 million in revenue from EV charging, compared to Sh64.8 million the previous year.
Kenya Power Managing Director and CEO Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror said the growth underscores Kenya’s accelerating shift toward electric mobility.
“Over 90pc of the energy we procure and dispatch comes from renewable sources,” Siror said. “We are complementing this milestone by driving the uptake of e-mobility and e-cooking solutions.”
Policy Boost and Tariff Incentives
Siror attributed the momentum to supportive policy measures, including the National Electric Mobility Policy unveiled on February 3, 2026. The policy seeks to accelerate EV adoption through tax incentives and enabling regulations.
Under the Finance Bill 2025, VAT on electric buses, motorcycles, bicycles, and lithium-ion batteries has been zero-rated, while excise duty on these items has been removed.
Kenya Power also pointed to the special e-mobility tariff gazetted by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) in March 2023. The tariff charges Sh16 per unit during peak hours and Sh8 per unit off-peak.
To date, 205 customers have enrolled in the e-mobility tariff programme.
Expanding Charging Infrastructure
The utility has installed EV chargers at Stima Plaza, Donholm, Ruaraka, and Electricity House in Nairobi. Additional charging stations are under development in Voi, Mombasa, Nyeri, Nakuru, and Eldoret.
Kenya Power said the stations will also collect usage data to guide planning for grid capacity and infrastructure expansion.
By 2025, Kenya had registered more than 35,000 EVs, mostly two-wheelers. Industry projections indicate strong growth toward 2040, driven by urbanisation, climate policy commitments, and falling battery costs.
Kenya Power itself operates 11 electric vehicles and 30 electric bikes. It plans to expand its fleet to 20 EVs and 100 bikes by the end of 2026.
Climate and Energy Context
Kenya generates over 90pc of its electricity from renewable sources, mainly geothermal, hydro, wind, and solar. This gives the country a comparative advantage in electrifying transport with low-carbon energy.
The shift aligns with Kenya’s commitments under the Climate Change Act and its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which target emissions reductions in the transport sector.
Kenya Power said it will continue working with stakeholders to strengthen grid readiness and expand charging networks to position Kenya as a regional leader in sustainable transport.
The sharp rise in EV electricity consumption signals that e-mobility is moving from pilot phase to commercial scale, with policy, infrastructure, and market demand increasingly aligned.
