Bolt has revealed that 5,808 electric vehicles currently operating on its platform represent about 24 percent of Kenya’s national electric vehicle fleet, estimated at roughly 24,000 registered units. The company says the figures highlight the growing role of high utilisation mobility services in accelerating the country’s transition to electric transport.
Kenya’s electric mobility market has expanded quickly in recent years, driven largely by rapid growth in electric motorcycles. Registrations have surged from just 678 units in 2022 to contributing to an estimated national fleet of 24,000 electric vehicles by 2025. Ride hailing and delivery platforms, where vehicles are in daily use, are emerging as a key channel for scaling adoption beyond early pilots and initial market entry.
“The launch of the E Mobility Policy provides important regulatory clarity for a transition that is already taking place on the ground,” said Dimmy Kanyankole, Senior General Manager, Bolt East Africa. “Ride hailing is accelerating EV adoption by improving access to electric vehicles, including, through partnerships with financial institutions that enable drivers to acquire electric vehicles more affordably. By combining income generating use with lower operating costs, ride hailing is helping electric vehicles reach scale much faster than private ownership alone.”
According to Bolt, electric vehicles operating on ride hailing platforms benefit from higher utilisation rates compared with privately owned cars. This allows drivers to generate income sooner while increasing public exposure to electric transport in everyday urban travel. The company says the model supports economic participation and the practical rollout of new mobility technologies across cities.
Bolt adds that its electric vehicle footprint reflects everyday commercial use rather than limited trials, reinforcing the role of platforms in translating policy ambition into real world adoption. The company says it will continue engaging policymakers and industry partners to support the responsible growth of electric mobility in Kenya.
