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POTENTIAL FUEL SAVINGS

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Every kind of journey.
There's an EV for that.

From your daily commute to your next delivery.
Browse by category and find your fit.

Electric Cars

Your everyday, reimagined.

Electric Motorcycles

More rides. Less running costs.

Electric Tuk-tuks

Small footprint. Big possibilities.

Electric Vans

Deliver more. Spend less.

Electric Buses

A cleaner way to move together.

Light Commercial

Built for a better working day.

LESS FUEL. MORE POSSIBILITIES.

What could you save
by going electric?

Your journey. Your numbers. A clearer picture.

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WHY CHOOSE JAYEV

Your trusted partner
in electric mobility.

We bring clarity to an industry that can feel overwhelming.
Here's what makes JayEV different.

Africa-Focused Intelligence

Every vehicle, price point and charging guide is researched with African roads, climates and infrastructure in mind. No generic global advice.

Transparent Comparisons

Side-by-side specifications, real-world range estimates and total cost of ownership breakdowns to help you make informed decisions.

Independent & Unbiased

We are not tied to any manufacturer or dealer. Our recommendations are based on data, not commissions. Your trust drives everything we do.

Savings Calculator Tools

Model your potential fuel savings with our interactive calculators, tailored to private drivers, taxi operators, boda riders and tuk-tuk owners.

Charging Know-How

Understand AC, DC, battery swapping and home charging with practical guidance that accounts for real African power grids and infrastructure.

Sustainability Impact

Going electric is not just about savings. Reduce your carbon footprint, cut noise pollution and be part of Africa's clean transport revolution.

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Voices from the
electric frontier.

JayEV helped me understand the total cost of ownership before I committed to my first electric car. The savings calculator was eye-opening — I'm now saving over KES 40,000 a month on fuel alone.

David M.Private car owner, Nairobi

As a boda boda operator, switching to electric was the best business decision I've made. JayEV's guides on battery swap networks and running costs gave me the confidence to make the move.

Peter O.Boda boda rider, Kisumu

Our logistics company needed reliable data before electrifying our fleet. JayEV's comparison tools and fleet enquiry service made the transition smooth and well-planned.

Sarah K.Fleet manager, Mombasa

EV PHOTO GALLERY

Electric vehicles
up close.

Browse real electric vehicles from around the world.
Real production models with key specifications.

Tesla Model 3 — up to 580 km range, rear-wheel or AWD electric sedan

Tesla Model 3 on road — long-range electric sedan

Nissan Leaf — 270 km range, 40 kWh battery, seats 5

Nissan Leaf — affordable electric hatchback, CHAdeMO fast charging

BYD Atto 3 electric SUV — 420 km range, 60.48 kWh Blade Battery

BYD Seal electric sedan — 570 km range, 82.56 kWh battery

BYD Seagull — ultra-affordable compact EV, 305 km range, 30 kWh

Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric SUV — 480 km range, 77.4 kWh battery

Hyundai Ioniq 5 — 800V ultra-fast charging, 18 min 10-80%

Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV — 520 km range, 82 kWh battery

Volkswagen ID.4 — practical electric SUV for everyday driving

Kia EV6 — 528 km range, 77.4 kWh battery, 800V architecture

Kia EV6 — 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds (GT variant)

BMW iX3 electric SUV — 460 km range, 80 kWh battery

MG ZS EV — 320 km range, 50.3 kWh battery, affordable SUV

MG ZS EV — compact electric SUV for urban and suburban use

BYD Dolphin — 427 km range, 60.48 kWh Blade Battery, compact hatchback

BYD Dolphin — innovative electric hatchback for accessible electric mobility

Toyota bZ4X electric SUV — 405 km range, AWD available

Toyota bZ4X — Toyota's first dedicated battery electric SUV

Tesla Model Y — long-range electric SUV, over 500 km range

Hyundai Ioniq 5 — award-winning electric crossover with retro-futuristic design

BYD Tang — 7-seater all-electric performance SUV, 600 km range

BYD Tang electric SUV — spacious family EV with Blade Battery

BYD Sealion 7 — mid-size performance electric SUV, 482 km range

BYD Sealion 7 electric SUV — Cell-to-Body technology, 390 kW AWD

Hyundai Kona Electric — 418 km range, compact crossover SUV

Hyundai Kona Electric — efficient electric crossover for city driving

Chery iCAR 03 — rugged compact electric SUV, 401 km range

Roam Air electric motorcycle — 80 km range per battery, built in Kenya

Roam Air — designed and assembled in Kenya for African roads

Electric motorcycles in Africa — startups electrifying boda boda taxis

Electric boda boda rider in Kenya — lower running costs vs petrol

Roam Boda Care programme — service support for electric motorcycles

Roam Electric motorcycles — 160 km dual-battery range for African riders

Roam electric motorcycles expanding to 30 stores across Kenya

Boda boda drivers in Kenya going electric — investing in the future of African mobility

Uber electric boda boda fleet in Kenya — ride-hailing goes green

Zembo electric motorcycles — pioneers electrifying the birthplace of the boda boda

Kibo Spark electric motorcycle — 80 km range, solar-powered swap stations

Kibo Spark — cutting boda boda fuel costs by up to 40%

ARC Ride electric motorcycle — solar-powered swap infrastructure in Kenya

ARC Ride battery exchange system — $10M investment for expansion

Yadea KIFA electric motorcycle — Chinese EV maker enters Kenyan market

Electric city bus — zero-emission public transport for urban routes

Electric bus fleet — growing adoption in cities worldwide

Modern electric bus — transforming urban mobility and reducing emissions

Electric bus public transport — zero-emission fleet for city routes

BYD electric bus — electric buses in public transport worldwide

Electric buses driving green transport growth

Electric bus rapid transit — battery electric double decker buses

Electric bus fleet operations — cities transitioning to zero emissions

Electric delivery van — zero-emission last-mile logistics

Electric commercial van — ideal for fleet and cargo operations

Electric commercial van fleet — modern zero-emission delivery vehicles

Electric step van fleet — fully electric last-mile delivery operations

Maxus eDeliver 5 — next-generation electric commercial van

Maxus eDeliver 7 — large electric transporter for commercial fleets

Mercedes-Benz eVito — electric mid-size van for commercial fleets

Mercedes eVito — electric van with up to 480 km range

Electric tuk-tuk — three-wheeler for passenger and cargo transport

Electric three-wheelers — smart new way to power urban transport

Electric tuk-tuks — battery-powered three-wheelers rolling out

Electric tuk-tuk taxi — zero-emission urban passenger transport

Electric three-wheeler passenger vehicle — affordable e-mobility

Electric tuk-tuk — financed e-mobility for urban operators

Mahindra Treo — electric auto-rickshaw with 167 km range

Mahindra Treo Electric — leading electric three-wheeler for urban mobility

EV charging station — public infrastructure for electric vehicles

Commercial EV charging station — DC fast charging for fleets

EV charging infrastructure — growing network of charging stations

EV charging network — expanding electric vehicle infrastructure

EV charging stations — where to charge your electric vehicle

EV charging stations — comprehensive guide to where to charge

Electric vehicle fleet charging — renewable charging infrastructure

EV charging network — growing electric vehicle infrastructure

Gallery images sourced from licensed Creative Commons and editorial photography. Each image represents a real production electric vehicle or charging infrastructure.

A LITTLE GUIDANCE. A BIG DIFFERENCE.

Less guesswork.
More good decisions.

Going electric doesn't have to be complicated.
We're here to help you connect the dots.

Explore the EV Playground

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Tell us how you move
Your budget, your daily journey, your priorities. Whether you commute 20 km or drive 200 km a day, we have options for you.
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Meet your electric match
Discover EVs that fit. Compare what matters — range, battery, charging, price — and narrow your shortlist with confidence.
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Make your next move
Explore ownership costs, request a quote from trusted suppliers, and plan your charging infrastructure. Your electric journey starts now.

GOOD TO KNOW, BEFORE YOU GO

Your electric head start.

All guides

A smarter
first step.

Buying an EV · 5 MIN READ

Your first EV: a practical buying checklist

The questions to ask before you make the switch.

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Plug into
possibility.

Charging basics · 4 MIN READ

Charging at home, without the guesswork

Plugs, power and what a safe installation really needs.

Read guide

More rides.
Less fuel.

Operator stories · 6 MIN READ

Going electric: the boda boda business case

Look beyond petrol savings to understand your take-home.

Read guide

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