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EV Charging Stations in Kenya: Where to Charge in 2026
Where to charge an electric car in Kenya: how many public chargers there are, CCS2, Type 2 and CHAdeMO plugs, charging times, prices per kWh and the hub map.
The short answer
Kenya had about 300 public EV charging points in June 2025, according to the Electric Mobility Association of Kenya, with most of them in Nairobi. Kenya Power is rolling out 45 charging stations across six counties, and fuel retailers, malls and bus operators are adding more. For daily driving, charging at home or at work covers most needs; public DC fast charging matters most on long trips.
How many electric vehicles Kenya has
The Ministry of Roads and Transport put registered EVs at 24,754 at the end of 2025, up from 796 in 2022. The National E-Mobility Policy was launched on 3 February 2026, together with green number plates for EVs.
Check your plug before you drive
- Type 2 (AC): most new EVs sold in Kenya, including BYD and MG models, charge on AC through a Type 2 inlet.
- CCS2 (DC fast): the same cars use CCS2 for DC fast charging.
- Type 1 and CHAdeMO: Japanese imports such as the used Nissan Leaf use Type 1 for AC and CHAdeMO for DC. Many public DC chargers in Kenya are CCS2 only, so Leaf drivers should confirm a CHAdeMO connector before a trip.
How long charging takes
- Home wallbox (7 kW AC): a typical day of driving in about 90 minutes on a Pulse charger.
- Fleet AC (22 kW): 40 kWh or more in about 120 minutes at a Depot charging station.
- Highway DC (120 kW and above): about 60 kWh in 30 minutes on Corridor charging, depending on the car.
What public charging costs
Each operator sets its own price per kWh, which is higher than Kenya Power's tariff because it covers the charger, the site and the service. Precifarm public DC charging is from KES 39/kWh at commissioned sites, paid with M-Pesa. See the Kenya Power EV tariff for what energy costs at the meter.
Find a charger on the Charging Hub map
The Precifarm Charging Hub map shows charging and swap sites across Kenya with a status on each. Availability on the map is illustrative, not real-time, so call the site before a long trip.
Driving Nairobi to Kisumu or Nairobi to Mombasa
Nairobi to Kisumu is Precifarm's first planned Corridor charging route. The road distance is about 350 km, so most EVs need one DC fast charging stop or a full charge at both ends; confirm a working charger on the route before you set off.
Quick answers
Charging answers at a glance
Common questions
How many EV charging stations are there in Kenya?
About 300 public charging points in June 2025, according to the Electric Mobility Association of Kenya, with Kenya Power rolling out 45 more stations across six counties.
Where can I charge an electric car in Nairobi?
At home or at work on a wallbox, and at public chargers at malls, fuel stations and hubs. Call a public charger before a long trip, because availability changes.
How much does it cost to charge at a public charger in Kenya?
Each operator sets its own price per kWh. Precifarm public DC charging is from KES 39/kWh at commissioned sites, paid with M-Pesa.
Can a Nissan Leaf use public fast chargers in Kenya?
Only DC chargers with a CHAdeMO connector. Many Kenyan DC chargers are CCS2 only, so Leaf drivers should confirm the connector before a trip.
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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.