Electric Vehicles in Kenya

Overview

Kenya offers reduced duty and excise relief for EVs, and charging networks are expanding in Nairobi. Affordable compact EVs and PHEVs are gaining traction.

EV Policy

EV duty relief

Needs review

Kenya applies a reduced import duty and exempts electric vehicles from excise duty under the EAC Common External Tariff. Confirm current rates with official customs before trading.

Confidence: low Source: EAC / Kenya Revenue Authority

Last checked: 2026-10-04

Duty & Tax Treatment for EVs

Label	Rate	Basis	Source	Review
Import duty (electric vehicles, reduced)	10%	CIF value	EAC Common External Tariff / KRA	Review

Confirm current EV duty treatment with official customs before trading.

Popular EV & PHEV Models

Song Plus 宋PLUS — SUV
Qin Plus 秦PLUS — SEDAN
Atto 3 元PLUS — SUV
Han 汉 — SEDAN
Seal 海豹 — SEDAN

Calculate Landed Cost

Use the import cost calculator to estimate landed cost for an EV import.