Car & General showcased its Piaggio electric three-wheeler at the Electric Sector Association of Kenya (ESAK) conference and exhibition, a two-day event held at the Trademark Hotel in Nairobi on April 16th and 17th, 2025.
The event comes at a time when Kenya’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) sector is experiencing rapid transformation driven by the increasing demand for reliable, cost effective and environmental friendly energy solutions.
Car & General introduced the Piaggio Ape Electrik vehicles in the Kenyan market in February 2024.
The vehicles offer optimum value for customers through better range, grade ability, load carrying capacity as well as providing a competitive total cost of ownership. Car & General pioneered the use of three-wheelers as taxis in East Africa in 2002.
The Piaggio electric range has superior driving range, 12” tyre size offering better ground clearance and improved grade ability.
Available as a fixed battery solution, a swappable battery solution will be available in due course. The advanced battery performance results in a longer run, enhanced earnings and effective cost of ownership.
The passenger version can go for 145 kilometers while the cargo one can do 115 kilometers per charge.
With low maintenance costs, one year warranty, advanced technology and long range, the Piaggio electric three-wheelers will definitely maximize the earnings of its customers. Advanced telematics give drivers better navigation and allows fleet owners to track and manage their fleet efficiently.
George Rubiri, the General Manager for Car & General (Trading) Limited said, “Car & General is committed to making our customers smile in every street, in every town with our quality products and after-sales services. Piaggio electric three-wheelers provides path-breaking last-mile transport solutions as we lead Kenya’s three wheeler EV mission.”
E-mobility and green energy solutions uptake will cut down emissions thus alleviating challenges of climate change.