The E9 Kubwa
100% ELECTRIC
Clean, Quiet, Comfort
A quiet commute on leather seats, with WiFi, & USB charging
All Day Range
400 km per day of daily driving with < 2 hour recharge time
Lower Cost
More affordable for operators to add to their fleet and to operate.
The Electric Bus Designed for Kenya, Built in Kenya
The E9 Kubwa Electric Bus from BasiGo is designed for Kenya, built in Kenya, and powered by Kenya’s 90% renewable energy. It is tailor-made for PSV operations in Nairobi.
With a recharge time of less than 2 hours, the E9 Kubwa can cover up to 400km of daily operation. With capacity for up to 54 passengers, the E9 Kubwa introduces a new level of comfort, connectivity, and safety for Nairobi commuters: Quiet journeys on premium leather seats, WiFi and USB charging, and CCTV cameras on a bus meeting the highest international safety standards.
Welcome to the future of public transport in Kenya – welcome aboard the E9 Kubwa.
Features
Convenient Fast Charging
E9 Kubwa is powered by a 210kWh LFP battery from CATL, the global leader in EV batteries. This state-of-the-art battery is certified to the highest international safety standards and backed by an 8-year / 600,000km warranty.
World Class Battery
The E9 Kubwa recharges in less than 2 hours at BasiGo Depots located directly along operator routes. Our depots are powered by dedicated power infrastructure to ensure power outages never impact bus operations.
Quiet, Connected Comfort
E9 passengers enjoy the quiet, emissions-free comfort of electric while traveling in a modern cabin with spacious, high-back leather seats, high-speed WiFi connectivity and USB charging at every seat.
Real Time Monitoring
Operators can monitor the location and status of their E9 Kubwa in real-time through the BasiGo’s PAYD software. PAYD also provides comprehensive technical & operational data so operators can optimize bus performance.
New Standard
of Safety
The E9 Kubwa puts passenger safety above all else. Each seat seat features safety belts, stop buttons, and overhead handrails. The E9 also comes with 5 CCTV Cameras that fully track all activity inside and outside the bus.
Guaranteed Uptime
BasiGo’s expert trained and fully equipped service team guarantees 90% uptime for the E9 Kubwa each month. BasiGo service works at night as buses charge so operators know their E-bus will be more reliable than a diesel bus.
Manufactured in Kenya
BasiGo is proud that every E9 Kubwa is #BuiltInKenya. The E9 Kubwa is built by our partners, Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers. Together, we have built Kenya’s first dedicated Electric Bus assembly line. We are proud to be establishing Kenya as a leader in the manufacturing of next generation electric vehicles, and to be creating a new green manufacturing industry in East Africa.
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