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AC vs DC EV charging in Kenya — Pulse, Spark and Corridor explained
Understand AC home charging (Pulse 7 kW, Spark 3.3 kW) versus DC fast charging (Corridor 120 kW+ from KES 39/kWh) for Kenyan drivers.
AC charging — home and overnight
AC charging uses your car's onboard converter. It is slower but gentle on batteries and ideal at home.
| Product | Power | Typical 60 km day | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulse | 7 kW AC | ~90 minutes | KES 79,000 |
| Spark | 3.3 kW AC | ~180 minutes | KES 25,000 |
Pulse mounts on your wall; Spark travels in the boot and plugs into a suitable socket.
DC fast charging — highway and hubs
DC fast charging bypasses the onboard converter and feeds the battery directly. Precifarm Corridor chargers add about 60 kWh in 30 minutes at highway hubs. Public DC is from KES 39/kWh — session price shown before you start.
Use DC when you need range quickly on a corridor stop. Use AC at home for lowest daily cost.
Find chargers
Browse live and planned sites on the [Charging Hub](https://precifarm.com/network). Request home AC install at [private house charging](https://precifarm.com/charging/private-house).
Quick answers
Charging answers at a glance
Key facts
- Pulse 7 kW AC · ~90 min for typical day · from KES 79,000
- Spark 3.3 kW portable · ~180 min · from KES 25,000
- Corridor DC · ~60 kWh in 30 min · public from KES 39/kWh
- Home AC usually cheapest per kWh; DC for fast corridor stops
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Ready to charge?
Explore Pulse charger, Pod energy storage and Corridor charging — or open the Charging Hub to find public DC near you.