Kiira Motors Kayoola Electric Coach Embarks On A 13,000km Trip From Uganda To South Africa - CleanTechnica

Uganda’s Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) has launched a landmark 13,000-kilometer electric vehicle expedition to demonstrate the capabilities of its new 2025 Kayoola Electric Coach 13M. This 30-day journey, dubbed the “Made in Uganda Grand Trans-Africa Electric Expedition,” will traverse six African countries—Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, Eswatini, and South Africa—highlighting Uganda’s technological progress and industrial leadership in electric mobility. The Kayoola E-Coach 13M is a premium, fully electric inter-city bus featuring a 400 kW motor, 5000 Nm torque, and a 422-kWh battery that enables a 500-kilometer range per charge. Designed for passenger comfort and connectivity, it accommodates up to 64 passengers with reclining seats, USB charging ports, onboard entertainment, and 4G/LTE Wi-Fi. The coach also incorporates advanced safety and engineering features such as electronically controlled air suspension, pneumatic