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  • Kenya Power backs EV, hybrid rollout by dealers

    Kenya Power backs EV, hybrid rollout by dealers

    The Kenya Power and Lighting Company Board Chairperson, 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,” 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.

     

     

  • BYD Shark launch spurs UK, Kenya sales surge

    BYD Shark launch spurs UK, Kenya sales surge

    A fortnight after the launch of the new BYD SHARK 6, a plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) pickup truck, in Kenya by Loxea Kenya, the Chinese automobile manufacturer has set a new sales record in the UK, selling 9,271 cars in Q1 alone.

    Loxea Kenya, a subsidiary of CFAO Mobility Kenya, while celebrating BYD’s impressive growth in the UK, confirmed that its sales success in Kenya is also beginning to grow, with the first BYD SHARK 6, shipment already sold out.

    Speaking in Nairobi, Loxea Kenya Managing Director, Jennifer Kinyoe said the firm has placed a replenishment order to meet fast-growing customer demand. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), she said, are proving to be a popular customer choice as charging and after sales service infrastructure continues to grow countrywide.

    “BYD vehicles are proving to be very popular models among discerning local clients in Kenya and beyond, seeking quality mobility solutions. Barely two weeks into the launch of the BYD SHARK 6, we have successfully sold the first five units shipped last month,” Kinyoe said. She added, “We have placed follow-up orders and the pre-order list is growing fast, as we expect to deliver more BYD SHARK 6 vehicles to clients on the waiting list by the end of the year.”

    In the UK, the new sales record is not only BYD UK’s most successful quarter since the company introduced passenger cars in March 2023, but also means the company sold more cars in the most recent quarter than the whole of 2024 combined.

    This impressive achievement has propelled BYD’s UK market share to 1.6%, from 0.45% in 2024. In March alone, total market share was 1.8% – in exactly two years since the company launched passenger cars in the UK.

    The SEAL U DM-i and SEAL were the standout sales stars in Q1, with the former the best performing model in the PHEV segment and the latter the seventh best-selling model in the pure electric category. The company registered 3,975 SEAL U DM-i and 2,521 SEAL.

    Steve Beattie, Sales and Marketing Director, BYD UK: “I am incredibly proud of our latest achievement in the UK; thanks to the tireless work of our team and retailer partners we have smashed yet another sales record. At BYD our mission is to bring high-tech and high-value cars to our customers, and it’s great to see this resonating with UK buyers. With the addition of SEALION 7, we are confident that more people will continue to choose BYD.”

    The all-new BYD SEALION 7 joined the range in March and is already proving popular with customers. Based on BYD’s e-platform 3.0 and utilising the brand’s innovative Blade Battery, the SEALION 7 combines sporty performance, stylish SUV design, cutting-edge technology and a beautifully finishes, spacious cabin. With an all-electric range of up to 312 miles of range, the SEALION 7 further extends the reach of BYD in the UK car market.