Kenya: EPRA Reports Rise in Energy Consumption Linked to E-Mobility

Nairobi — Energy consumption in electric mobility has surged in the past year signaling increased adoption of electric mobility options in the country.

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) reported a rise in energy consumption from 29,097 kWh in July 2023, to 75,729 kWh in December 2023 in a report released on Tuesday.

“Notably during the reviewed period, energy consumption by the electric mobility consumer category surged by 160 per cent,” the authority stated.

However, given…