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Kenya Power EV Tariff 2026: KES 16/kWh, KES 8 Off-Peak
The Kenya Power e-mobility tariff is KES 16 per kWh, or KES 8 off-peak, before levies and VAT. Off-peak hours, who qualifies and what changed in September 2026.
The short answer
Kenya Power's e-mobility tariff (Method EM) charges KES 16 per kWh for energy and KES 8 per kWh for energy used in off-peak hours. These are energy charges only. Fuel, forex and inflation pass-through charges, levies and VAT are added on the bill, so the amount you pay per kWh is higher than KES 16.
Off-peak hours for EV charging
- Weekdays: 10pm to 6am
- Saturdays and public holidays: midnight to 8am, and 2pm to midnight
- Sundays: all day
Who the e-mobility tariff is for
The tariff covers e-mobility customers supplied at 240 V or 415 V. Reporting on the tariff covers home charging, public charging stations, bus depots and battery swap stations. 331 customers were on the tariff in April 2026. Ask Kenya Power how to register your connection for the tariff and whether your site needs its own meter before you budget on it.
What changed in September 2026
EPRA's Gazette Notice 15188 of 18 September 2026 removed the old limit of 15,000 kWh a month on the tariff. Each e-mobility customer now has an Energy Consumption Threshold: the average monthly use over the previous six months plus 6%, or the average of the first three months for a new customer. Off-peak discounts apply to units above that threshold. Reports say the change is backdated to 1 July 2025; Kenya Power has not said how past bills will be adjusted.
What it means if you charge at home
An illustrative figure for a typical 60 km day of home charging on a Pulse charger is about KES 140, against roughly KES 1,000 of diesel for the same distance. Charging in off-peak hours, for example after 10pm on a weekday, is when energy on the e-mobility tariff costs least. Read how to charge an electric car at home in Kenya for the installation side.
Public charging is priced differently
A public charger sells energy at the operator's own price, which covers the charger, the site, the grid connection and the service as well as Kenya Power's bill. Precifarm public DC charging is from KES 39/kWh at commissioned sites; see EV charging stations in Kenya for where to charge.
Quick answers
Charging answers at a glance
Common questions
How much does Kenya Power charge for EV charging?
The e-mobility tariff energy charge is KES 16 per kWh, or KES 8 per kWh in off-peak hours. Pass-through charges, levies and VAT are added on the bill (rates as reported in September 2026).
What are the off-peak hours for the EV tariff in Kenya?
Weekdays 10pm to 6am; Saturdays and public holidays midnight to 8am and 2pm to midnight; all day on Sundays.
Is there still a monthly limit on the Kenya Power e-mobility tariff?
No. Gazette Notice 15188 of 18 September 2026 replaced the 15,000 kWh monthly limit with an Energy Consumption Threshold based on each customer's own average use.
Can I use the e-mobility tariff for charging at home?
The tariff applies to e-mobility customers supplied at 240 V or 415 V, which includes homes. Confirm with Kenya Power how to register your connection and whether a separate meter is needed.
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