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Complaints over high cost, charging of electric vehicles

An electric Vehicle rechargeable point on display at REFA Renewable Energy Forum Africa at Nairobi Sarit Centre on Thursday, April 4, 2023. [Samson Wire. Standard].

High prices and maintenance costs are the biggest hindrance to the country's transition from fuel to electric-powered vehicles, say transport stakeholders.

Boda boda, tuktuk, and matatu operators told the E-mobility Task Force in Mombasa that they were concerned about the limited number of charging centres and the high prices for charging the batteries.

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