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Kenya’s first and largest provider of fully electric commercial vehicles, for lease or for sale
ABOUT US
DRIVING ELECTRIC MOBILITY IN AFRICA
Equator Mobility aims to improve lives in Kenya by delivering sustainable and scalable transport and energy solutions. We are Kenya’s first provider of fully electric commercial vehicles, either for lease or for sale. Established in early 2021, our objective is to assist businesses in the region with a cost-effective, environmentally friendly mode of transport that will dramatically reduce GHG emissions, air pollution, create employment opportunities, and contribute to Kenya’s economic growth.
Whilst passenger cars receive the most attention when discussing a future free of fossil fuels, we believe that vehicle fleets will also play a pivotal role the e-mobility revolution in Africa. Often unnoticed, fleet vehicles are central to all our lives; they move the food we eat, the clothes we wear and even the medicines which keep us healthy.
ADVANTAGES OF GOING ELECTRIC
– Zero Emissions: Quick win to satisfy shareholder carbon objectives
- – Enhanced Brand Equity: Stand out with a climate-conscious fleet.
- – ESG Integration: Embed sustainability into local operations.
- – Reduced Costs: Lower fuel, service and spare part expenses.
- – Cashflow Efficiency: Single monthly power bill simplifies budgeting.
- – Noise Reduction: Perfect for early morning or night deliveries.
- – Reliability: Fewer drivetrain parts mean reduced breakdowns and downtime.
- – Driver-Friendly: Easy operation without gearboxes.
Leasing
Due to the high capital costs associated with these types of electric vehicles, and compounded by Kenya’s prohibitive import taxes, we operate primarily on a rental model. Small entrepreneurs to big corporations can therefore transition their fleet to cheaper and cleaner electric vehicles via competitive monthly lease rates, without incurring significant up-front costs. Meanwhile, they get to benefit from the lower running costs, lower CO2 emissions, lower pollutant emissions and improved brand equity. Our lease deals typically include insurance, service, maintenance, and tires. As a business owner your only responsibilities are the driver and electricity costs of charging the car.
Equator Mobility offers a range of commercial EVs to suit different businesses. We currently have the following vehicles in our fleet:
– NISSAN LEAF: second generation 2018 and 2019 ZE1 hatchback model, with a 40-kWh battery, a range of 250 km, max power of 1100 kW (147 bhp). They are high performance EVs, with 5 seats, 435 litres of boot space, and a 5-star NCAP safety rating.
– DFSK EC35 VAN: 2021 model with a 42-kWh battery, a range of 250 km, max power of 60 kW (80 bhp).
– BYD T3 VAN: 2021 model with a 50-kWh battery, a range of 300 km, max power of 70kW (94 bhp).
Please get in touch through our contact page to start the conversation.
Service Bay
In 2024 Equator Mobility launched Nairobi’s first dedicated EV service bay. Our facility is designed to meet the growing needs of electric vehicle owners, operators, and enthusiasts. We offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to support our in-house fleet as well as third-party electric vehicles, ensuring that Nairobi’s transition to a greener, more sustainable future is seamless and efficient. Our services include the following:
Servicing – routine inspections, battery health checks, brake, suspension, oil, filters, software updates.
Diagnostics – troubleshooting high-voltage battery issues, cell balancing, electric motors, inverters, and other hard or software malfunctions.
Training – programs tailored to organisations looking to understand the EV ecosystem, maintenance protocols, safety procedures, advanced repair techniques.
Charging – slow and medium charging for cell balancing purposes.
Monitoring – telematics, data analytics, real-time updates on battery performance, energy consumption, overall vehicle efficiency to optimise EV usage.
Sales – we can source, import and register your next EV.
Leasing – our plans are designed to accommodate corporate clients to allow them to benefit from EV usage without the commitment of a purchase.
Download our current pricing chart here.
IMPACT
COMMERCIAL
Typical users of EVs will save up to 80% in operating costs related to fuel and maintenance. Whilst a petrol van will typically cost you 1,850 KSH per 100 kilometres in fuel, an EV equivalent will cost you only 360 shillings in electricity for the same distance. Similarly, the average ICE vehicle has over 4,000 moving parts, whilst an EV has less than 400. This drives significant savings on maintenance: no oil to change, gaskets to replace, or valves to unblock. Better transport connectivity and lower transport costs in general will benefit manufacturers, farmers, consumers, and passengers alike.
ENVIRONMENTAL
With a carbon footprint considerably lower than a petrol equivalent, the move to electric vehicles will dramatically reduce GHG emissions. This positive environmental impact is particularly pronounced in Kenya, given close to 70% of the nation’s power generation mix already stems from renewable sources, largely geothermal and hydro. When the charging stations can be complemented with captive solar power, the positive climate impact will be even more commendable.
HEALTH
A significant and immediate reduction in local pollutants and particle emissions, including CO2, hydrocarbons, SOx and NOx, will have an immediate impact on the region’s number of air-quality related health issues, particularly in the more congested urban areas.
TRACK RECORD
BORN AND BUILT IN KENYA
Equator Mobility was born and built in Kenya, from where the team has a proven track record in starting and building scalable businesses in a variety of African markets. It is part of the Maris group of companies.
Equator Mobility has worked with a number of corporate customers in Kenya:
