Set-up of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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Kenya Power has announced ambitious plans to expand the country's electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
This initiative follows the successful launch of their first charging station at the company's headquarters, Stima Plaza. The state-of-the-art facility at Stima Plaza features two types of chargers: a powerful 50 kW DC charger capable of delivering a full charge in an hour and a 22 kW AC charger that takes approximately two hours. This strategic investment marks a significant step towards fostering sustainable transportation in Kenya. Kenya Power aims to complete the construction of nine additional charging stations by July 2024.
These stations will be strategically located at key Kenya Power offices across the country including Donholm, Nakuru, Mombasa, Mtito Andei, Kisumu, Eldoret, Roysambu, Nairobi's Electricity House, and Ragati. This comprehensive network will play a crucial role in facilitating the adoption of EVs and reducing the nation's carbon footprint. Kenya Power's Managing Director and CEO Dr. (Eng) Siror emphasizes the company's unwavering commitment to e-mobility. He says that Kenya Power views electric vehicles as the future of transportation and is proud to spearhead conversations on this topic.
The charging stations will not only serve Kenya Power's own electric vehicles but also function as data collection points, providing valuable insights to support the burgeoning e-mobility industry. The recent launch of the Stima Plaza station signifies the genesis of Kenya Power's EV charging network. Currently, two stations are operational with the second one situated at the company's Ruaraka Depot. The company has ambitious plans for further expansion aiming to construct ten additional facilities within the next two years. To solidify this initiative, Kenya Power has earmarked an annual budget of Ksh 20 million specifically for establishing EV charging stations across all its nationwide offices.
This commitment extends beyond the immediate expansion with plans to install ten additional facilities annually in both 2025 and 2026. Additionally, Kenya Power has introduced two electric heavy-duty vehicles for routine operations, representing an investment of Sh 18 million. This strategic plan aligns perfectly with Kenya Power's vision for the future of mobility.
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I wonder🤔 with the high cost of electricity in Kenya will EV owners start complaining about the high cost of charging their toys.But they are doing well keeping up with technology let those of them who can afford these cars drive them furthermore the gap between the rich and poor keeps increasing some people are proud to just own a bicycle while others fly all over the place in private jets
KPLC cannot prevent transformers from being vandalized. Hizi EV chargers zitafanywa scrap na parts zitakuwa zinauzwa juacali kutengeneza sufuria na box za chuma.
KPLC have to upgrade their grades first before shouting the impossible