Kenya Power Chairperson Lauds BYD By Loxea Kenya For Advancing Electric Mobility

By MKT Reporter

The Kenya Power Board of Directors chairperson, Ms Joy Masinde, has lauded the ongoing corporate efforts by local motor dealers to introduce Electric Vehicles and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) in the local market.

Speaking during a test-drive experience in the new BYD SHARK 6, a PHEV pickup truck, introduced in Kenya by Loxea Kenya, the Kenya Power Chairperson reiterated the power distributor’s commitment to enhancing access to electric vehicle charging infrastructure countrywide.

Kenya Power, she said, is focused on decarbonising the grid through a strategic commitment to climate action by enabling the electric-mobility agenda.

“I enjoyed my drive on the BYD Shark 6 this morning, which has impressive road handling and mind-blowing features at a very competitive price,” Ms Masinde said.

She added, “At Kenya Power, we are working very hard to power a sustainable future for Kenya through electric mobility and the introduction of EVs and Hybrid vehicles by firms such as Loxea Kenya, which fits very well in our strategy.”

Loxea Kenya, a subsidiary of CFAO Mobility Kenya, recently introduced the fast-selling BYD SHARK 6, which is proving to be a popular customer choice as charging and after-sales service infrastructure continues to grow countrywide.

BYD vehicles are rapidly becoming the preferred choice for Kenyan consumers who demand innovative, reliable, and sustainable mobility solutions. At Loxea Kenya, we are proud to lead the country’s transition towards cleaner transportation by offering models like the BYD SHARK 6 and Sealion 6, which provide cutting-edge plug-in hybrid technology combined with affordability and performance. Ms Kinyoe said.

Alongside the BYD SHARK 6, BYD by Loxea in Kenya, the BYD Sealion 6, an SUV PHEV Model, is enjoying steady growth.

The company has also introduced the BYD Dolphin in the local market. TIME Magazine recently named the BYD Dolphin as one of the best inventions of 2025. It is the company’s star and cheapest offering, priced at KShs 3.6 million locally. It’s a compact hatchback, with the simplest version featuring a 30kWh battery, a 55kW motor, a range of 305 km, and a top speed of 130 km/h.