NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 28 – California-based electric vehicle startup Bingo has entered the Kenyan market with a new electric car targeting ride-hailing and last-mile delivery operators, betting on battery-swapping technology and local assembly to lower ownership costs.
The company says its E2 electric vehicle can travel up to 440 kilometres on a full charge using a dual-battery system that combines a fixed battery with four swappable battery packs.
It also plans to roll out battery-swapping stations, DC fast chargers and roadside battery support to address charging challenges.
Speaking during the launch, Bingo co-founder Christian Scheder said the company aims to build a complete electric mobility ecosystem for commercial drivers.
“We’re launching a new EV, but what we’re really launching is a whole ecosystem for ride-hailing and last-mile delivery drivers to succeed.”
“We know the cost of gas and fuel is very high, and right now they’re not making money.”
Bingo plans to begin assembling the vehicles in Nairobi by December, starting with 100 units, after initially importing between 10 and 20 vehicles later this year.
The company is targeting sales of 1,500 vehicles in 2027 and hopes to have 10,000 electric vehicles on Kenyan roads by the end of 2028.
