This archive report was first published on 3 November 2021.
On November 2, 2021, BasiGo, an electric vehicle startup, announced its launch in Nairobi, Kenya, marking a significant step towards reducing the country's reliance on fossil fuels in public transportation.
The startup plans to sell locally assembled electric buses using parts from China's EV maker BYD Automotive, which it has secured through $1 million in pre-seed funding. BasiGo's buses will come in 25 and 36-seater capacities, with a range of approximately 250 kilometers, sufficient to cover daily round trips.
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