{"id":153331,"date":"2025-11-18T21:32:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T21:32:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/roam-unveils-kenyas-first-universal-fast-charging-station"},"modified":"2025-11-18T22:06:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T22:06:24","slug":"roam-unveils-kenyas-first-universal-fast-charging-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/roam-unveils-kenyas-first-universal-fast-charging-station","title":{"rendered":"Roam Unveils Kenya&#8217;s First Universal Fast-Charging Station"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Electric mobility firm Roam has launched Kenya\u2019s first universal fast-charging station for light electric vehicles (LEVs), rolling out a system that delivers up to 20 kilometres of range in under five minutes and marking a major step toward nationwide EV charging infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>The new station branded Roam Point introduces 24-hour, self-service fast charging designed to ease long-standing frustrations among electric motorcycle and tuk-tuk operators who often face long queues, restricted station hours, and compatibility problems at existing swap and charge facilities.<\/p>\n<p>Riders can pay through SMS, M-PESA (USSD), or the Roam App, creating a fully automated experience aimed at making charging as convenient as fuelling.<\/p>\n<p>Roam Point is built with Type 6 connectors and open-charge standards, making it compatible with all LEVs that follow the same specifications, including electric motorbikes, three-wheelers, and small electric passenger cars.<\/p>\n<p>The company says this approach \u2014 focused on interoperability and common standards, is critical to unlocking mass EV adoption in Kenya.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese Roam Points are the first credible solution to scaling up the use of electric vehicles across Kenya,\u201d the company noted.<\/p>\n<p>Roam Country Manager Habib Lukaya said the station strengthens the company\u2019s battery-ownership model, which allows riders to keep and manage their own batteries rather than rely exclusively on swaps.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Roam Point builds on the battery ownership model, which gives riders full control of their batteries, allowing them to \u2018ride everywhere and charge anywhere\u2019,\u201d Mr. Lukaya said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhether it&#8217;s home charging, hub rental, or fast charging on the go, we want to empower our riders with the choice that fits their needs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The company plans to deploy additional Type 6 fast chargers across the country from 2026, positioning Roam as the operator of Africa\u2019s first fast-charging network dedicated to light electric vehicles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Kenya<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. 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