BasiGo reveals the economics of electric vans

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Kenyan electric vehicle manufacturer BasiGo will start the delivery of its locally-made electric vans early next year. The company has announced that the 16-seater van will cost about $42,600 while the 18-seater van will cost around $46,500. Buyers have the option to pay as they drive at $0.2 per km. BasiGo has opened reservations for the vans, which have a range of 300 km. 

• BasiGo has successfully piloted the use of electric vans for mass transport in Kenya, confirming that it is a financially viable business. Vans are the most commonly used vehicles for mass transport in East Africa.  

• The main challenge for the rollout of electric vans in Kenya remains the lack of sufficient fast chargers. Vans cover hundreds of kilometres daily, and any stretch of time spent charging is money lost. 

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