BasiGo Opens 3 New Electric Bus Charging Hubs In Nairobi Capable of Charging 100 Buses A Day! - CleanTechnica

BasiGo, a leading supplier of electric buses in Nairobi, Kenya, has significantly expanded its charging infrastructure by opening three new electric bus charging hubs in Komarock, Taj Mall, and Riruta. These new depots increase BasiGo’s total to nine charging hubs across Nairobi and surrounding areas, with a tenth hub under construction. The new facilities feature DC fast chargers capable of sequentially charging up to 100 buses daily, equipped with GB/T and CCS2 connectors delivering charging speeds up to 160kW. This expansion supports BasiGo’s growing fleet, which currently numbers 76 buses and is expected to reach 100 by year-end, ensuring ample capacity for current and future electric bus operations. A key highlight of the expansion is the integrated service and customer excellence center at the Taj Mall depot, which provides specialized maintenance for CATL battery technology and direct customer service to bus operators. This on-site technical support aims to maximize uptime, performance, and safety of the electric bus fleet