BasiGo and Rubis Energy Kenya Partner to Expand EV Charging Infrastructure Across Kenya
- First charging site launched at Rubis Sabaki with three additional sites in Meru, Nanyuki, and Nyeri regions in Kenya scheduled to be commissioned in July 2026.
- The partnership is deploying high-power DC Fast Chargers, which will serve BasiGo Electric buses while also being available to the public.
Nairobi, Kenya – July 2026 – BasiGo, a leading provider of electric bus solutions, and Rubis Energy Kenya have partnered to expand fast-charging infrastructure along Kenya’s key transport corridors, supporting the growth of electric mobility across the country. The first charging station under the partnership is now operational at the Rubis service station in Sabaki, Athi River, with additional sites in Meru, Nanyuki, and Nyeri scheduled to commissioned later on this month.
Open to the public, the stations will serve electric buses and vans, trucks, passenger vehicles, and other compatible electric vehicles, expanding access to reliable charging infrastructure and making electric vehicle operations practical across inter-city routes in Kenya.
The Sabaki charging station is equipped with both CCS2 and GB/T DC 100kW fast chargers, capable of charging a typical electric bus, vans in under one hour, with compatibility extending across a wide range of commercial electric vehicles. All sites under the partnership will feature similar charging technology and offer charging at an indicative rate
of KES 48 per kWh ensuring consistent and reliable experience across the network.
Speaking about the partnership, Jit Bhattacharya, CEO and Co-Founder of BasiGo, said:
“Scaling electric mobility requires infrastructure, and that’s exactly what this partnership with Rubis is building. We are creating the infrastructure that will power EV operations beyond Nairobi and connect communities across Kenya. This is a massive step forward for Kenya’s E-mobility industry, and it is a model we intend to replicate as we scale across the region.”
Moses Nderitu, Managing Director, Kenya, BasiGo, added:
“The question is no longer whether operators and the public want to go electric, but whether the infrastructure is in place to support them at scale. Every charging station we deploy along key transport corridors strengthens the business case for electric mobility and makes intercity electric transport more practical, reliable, and commercially viable. Partnerships like this are critical to building the confidence needed to accelerate EV adoption across the
country.”
Frederic Maupetit, MD Rubis Energy Kenya.
“This partnership between BasiGo and Rubis Energy Kenya is a pivotal step in powering Kenya’s sustainable future. By putting our retail network behind the next generation of mobility, we are making EV travel practical for Kenyans along major transport corridors. This is a clear signal of Rubis’ commitment to leading the energy transition here.”
Olivier Sabrie, CEO Rubis Energy East & Southern Africa.
“Kenya is quickly becoming a proving ground for what is possible across our footprint. This deal shows how Rubis is evolving from fuel distributor to full energy partner. A shift we expect to see replicated across East and Southern Africa.”
With the largest network of DC fast chargers for electric vehicles in East Africa, BasiGo continues to invest in the infrastructure needed to support reliable, scalable electric mobility, with additional charging sites planned across key transport corridors in Kenya and the wider region.
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About BasiGo
BasiGo is an e-mobility company that is bringing the future of clean, electric public transport to Sub-Saharan Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company offers state-of-the-art electric buses and charging and maintenance services for public service bus operators.
BasiGo makes electric buses affordable to operators through an innovative financing model called “Pay-As-You-Drive.” In 2022, BasiGo became the first company to introduce electric buses into passenger operations in Kenya. BasiGo also operates a NING Service authorized service center in Sub-Saharan Africa. NING Service is CATL’s aftermarket service brand, providing battery diagnostics, maintenance, genuine parts support, and lifecycle services for commercial electric vehicle batteries.
To learn more, visit www.basi-go.com.
About Rubis Energy Kenya
RUBiS Energy Kenya operates a network of over 300 service stations across Kenya. As one of the country’s leading energy companies, RUBiS Energy’s business units in East and Southern Africa include Service Stations, Convenience Stores, Lubricants, LPG, Trading and Supply, Aviation, Commercial and Industrial Services, and Exports to various East African countries.
The company is committed to embracing renewable energy solutions to drive sustainable growth and development in the region through initiatives such as RUBiSOL, its solar energy arm, which provides cleaner and more efficient power solutions for commercial and industrial clients.
RUBiS Energy Kenya is wholly owned by RUBiS Energie, an independent French company whose core business areas are the distribution of petroleum products and renewable energy solutions.
For more information about RUBiS Energy Kenya, please visit https://rubiskenya.com/
