"Each site is equipped with high-capacity DC fast chargers supporting both GB/T and CCS2 standards, enabling sequential charging for up to 100 buses per day. The chargers deliver up to 160 kW, allowing vehicles to return to service quickly and maintaining fleet availability throughout the operating cycle. The depots are connected to the grid under the e-mobility tariff, using excess nighttime capacity to balance demand and reduce operational costs."
"A key feature of the new infrastructure is a dedicated service and customer excellence centre integrated into the Taj Mall site. The facility provides technical support and maintenance for CATL battery systems, as well as operational assistance to bus operators. The centre is intended to ensure high vehicle uptime and streamlined service management, complementing the charging network with local technical expertise."
BasiGo expanded electric bus infrastructure in Nairobi with three charging depots at Taj Mall (Pipeline), Komarock, and Riruta, and plans a fourth in Juja by December. Each depot uses high-capacity DC fast chargers supporting GB/T and CCS2, delivering up to 160 kW and enabling sequential charging for up to 100 buses per day. Depots connect under an e-mobility tariff using excess nighttime capacity to reduce costs. A dedicated service and customer excellence centre at Taj Mall provides CATL battery maintenance and operator support. BasiGo raised $6.6 million in late 2022 (totaling $10.9M in 2022), uses a Pay-As-You-Drive model, relies on BYD K6 25-seat buses, targets over 1,000 buses in Kenya by 2025, and plans 100 buses for Rwanda by 2025.
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