Kenya’s electricity distributor is seeking to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption through a dedicated charging tariff that offers lower electricity rates while helping the utility better plan future power demand.
The initiative by Kenya Power will see EV owners migrated to a special e-mobility tariff approved by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) in 2023.
Under the tariff, EV users pay about US$0.12 per kilowatt-hour during peak periods and $0.06 per kilowatt-hour during off-peak hours, significantly below standard commercial electricity rates.
The utility says the programme will support the expansion of electric mobility while generating data on charging patterns and electricity consumption needed for long-term grid planning.
Electricity sales to the e-mobility sector have grown rapidly, generating cumulative revenues of approximately US$3 million between July 2023 and April 2026.
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Kenya Power estimates annual revenue from EV charging could rise to nearly US$45.3 million by 2030 as adoption of electric vehicles accelerates across the country.
“We remain committed to driving the adoption of e-mobility through affordable electricity and targeted support for industry players,” said Joseph Siror.
The utility currently has 331 customers registered under the e-mobility tariff and expects that figure to increase to around 1,000 by the end of the current financial year.
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Monthly electricity consumption linked to EV charging has surged from 13,500 kilowatt-hours in July 2023 to about 1.5 million kilowatt-hours, reflecting the rapid growth of the sector.
Monthly revenue from EV charging reached a record US$272,000 in February 2026, according to company data.
Nairobi remains the largest contributor to EV-related electricity revenues, accounting for approximately US$2.1 million of cumulative collections. The Coast region generated about US$425,000, North Eastern US$270,000, and West Kenya roughly US$89,000.
Kenya’s electric mobility market has expanded dramatically in recent years. More than 35,000 electric vehicles were registered by the end of 2025, up from fewer than 800 three years earlier, with electric motorcycles accounting for much of the growth.
Industry projections from the Electric Mobility Association of Kenya (EMAK) indicate that EV charging could generate approximately US$44.5 million in annual electricity sales by 2030, supported by growing demand from households, businesses and transport operators.
The expansion has been supported by government incentives, including tax exemptions for imported electric vehicles, zero-rated value-added tax on EVs and lithium-ion batteries, and reduced excise duties on electric motorcycles and bicycles.
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Analysts say the strategy positions Kenya as one of Africa’s leading electric mobility markets while creating a new source of revenue growth for the power sector and supporting the country’s transition toward cleaner transportation.
