Kigali Energy Charging Site

Unfortunately, Plugshare users haven't reported any charging stations. Kigali Charging Station FAQs Potential EV Day Trips from Kigali, Rwanda Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, offers several interesting driving destinations that are suitable for an electric vehicle. One such destination is Lake Kivu, located in the western part of the country.

Image courtesy of Kabisa. One of the companies leading this growth in Rwanda is Kabisa. Kabisa, is one of East Africa's leading providers of electric vehicle (EV) sales, maintenance, and charging. Kabisa recently held a grand opening reception last month at EV House, their new headquarters in Kigali located above Camp Kigali on KN 77 Street.

Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, offers several interesting driving destinations that are suitable for an electric vehicle. One such destination is Lake Kivu, located in the western part of the country. The drive from Kigali to Lake Kivu is approximately 130 kilometers and takes around three hours.

Another popular driving destination from Kigali is Akagera National Park, located in the eastern part of Rwanda. The drive to Akagera National Park is approximately 135 kilometers and takes around two and a half hours. This stunning national park is home to diverse wildlife, including elephants, lions, zebras, and giraffes.

Although Rwanda is a much smaller market than some of its regional peers, these incentives have led to Rwanda having more electric cars than most of the larger markets in East Africa. There are about 360,000 vehicles registered in Rwanda, with about 30,000 added each year. 99% of these vehicles are still ICE vehicles.

Some of these incentives include a preferential corporate income tax rate of 15% for investors operating in e-mobility. Firms operating in the energy, ITC, and mass transport industries also qualify. And from January 1, 2025, only electric motorcycles can be registered in Rwanda.