Neta, a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, has reached a contract with auto distributor Moja EV Kenya to bring its EV vehicles to the Kenyan market.
Neta’s overseas business General Manager, Zhou Jiang, confirmed the partnership in a statement.
Newsng gathered that this is not only NETA Auto’s first store in Africa, but it also represents a new chapter of EVs’ entry into the African RHD market.
The opening ceremony provided a lively and comfortable mood for all guests.
Several well-known Kenyan businesses, business representatives, Chinese business organisations, and industry experts came together to commemorate this historic occasion.
According to the statement, the Neta V, a small SUV intended for city living, will go on sale in Kenya for KSh 4 million, or $31,000.
With a 380-kilometer range on a full charge, the car is a good choice for longer trips as well as daily commuting.
Following the rising demand for affordable and environmentally friendly transportation options in the area, Neta highlighted the EV’s affordability and low running expenses when compared to conventional gasoline-powered vehicles.
“The electric vehicle is ideal for the Kenyan market because it offers affordability combined with low operational costs compared to conventional vehicles,” said Zhou.
Zhou added that the company wants to be a leader in the region by using its distribution centre in Nairobi.
Rwanda and Kenya, two East African countries in the vanguard of the continent’s EV policy, have created potential for the region’s assembly lines and manufacturers.
“Electric automobiles have advantages, relying on batteries for movement and lacking internal combustion engines, which reduces the need for regular mechanical maintenance,” said Moja EV Kenya CEO, Wang Aiping while confirming the partnership in the country.
We earlier reported that Toyota, the best-selling carmaker in the world, plans to introduce its first EV with autonomous driving capabilities in China following a steep decline in exports to the nation.