MojaEV Kenya will start assembling electric vehicles locally in August, boosting production and regional exports, Bloomberg and ITWeb.africa report. As electric cars gain momentum in Kenya, challenges in infrastructure, affordability, and public readiness remain. Is the country prepared for a full EV transition? — Image from MojaEV

MojaEV Kenya Ltd., a Nairobi-based electric vehicle distributor, will begin local assembly of electric cars in August 2025, with plans to export units to several African markets. This development was reported by Bloomberg earlier this week.

The company, which currently imports fully built Chinese electric vehicles, will initially assemble vehicles through a partnership with Mombasa-based Associated Vehicle Assemblers Ltd. MojaEV eventually plans to set up its own factory dedicated to assembling battery and solar components locally.

According to Bloomberg, MojaEV aims to produce around 300 vehicles monthly and reach an annual output of 1,500 units as operations scale up. By assembling vehicles in Kenya, the company intends to avoid import taxes, lowering costs for both local and regional customers.

This move builds on earlier announcements made last year. In July 2024, ITWeb.Africa reported that MojaEV, in partnership with Chinese electric vehicle brand NETA Auto, planned to begin local assembly within two months after launching their flagship store in Nairobi. At the time, the target production was 250 vehicles monthly, primarily focused on models like the NETA V, with additional models like the NETA AYA and NETA X planned for the future.

While the ITWeb.africa report highlighted early ambitions tied closely to NETA Auto’s expansion strategy across Africa, the latest Bloomberg update shows MojaEV’s broader operational growth — including partnerships beyond just one brand — and a more concrete timeline for mass production and regional exports.

MojaEV’s initiative signals an important step for Kenya’s electric mobility ecosystem, strengthening the country’s role as a potential hub for EV distribution and assembly within East Africa. As previously covered on Techish Kenya, MojaEV’s lineup, including models like the Skyworth SUV and Neta EV, is already helping to raise awareness of electric vehicles in the local market.

By moving from imports to local assembly, MojaEV could not only improve affordability but also create new employment opportunities and drive skills transfer within the Kenyan automotive sector.