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Bingo Technologies, the California-based electric vehicle startup, has expanded into Kenya with the launch of its E2 electric vehicle, targeting ride-hailing fleet operators and last-mile delivery companies.
The E2 was unveiled at an event held at the Delta40 Venture Studio offices in Nairobi, attended by partners, investors, media, and drivers. CEO Daniel Huang and COO Christian Scheder were on hand alongside the company’s local team, Dhruv Gudka and Kevin Simmons.
The E2 is a dual-battery commercial electric vehicle purpose-built for ride-hailing in emerging markets.
It pairs a 31 kW fixed battery with a 13 kW swappable battery for up to 500 km of range and approximately two-minute battery swaps, designed to keep professional drivers earning throughout the day with minimal charging downtime.
The vehicle is an L7e heavy quadricycle with a top speed of 90 km/h and compact dimensions of 3,000 x 1,500 x 1,625 mm. It is certified for commercial ride-hail use in Europe, Africa, and many emerging markets.
Bingo plans to begin local vehicle assembly in Nairobi from December 2026, with an initial production run of 100 units.
The company is targeting 1,500 vehicle sales in 2027 and aims to have 10,000 electric vehicles on Kenyan roads by the end of 2028. The E2 will be supported by battery-swapping stations and DC fast chargers to reduce downtime for commercial users.
The launch drew support from a range of local partners including Peach Cars KE, NCBA Group, Quickmart Kenya, Old Mutual, SBM Bank, and Cannon Insurance.
The event was hosted at Delta40 Venture Studio, which has supported Bingo’s planning and market entry over the past year.
The move adds to growing momentum in Kenya’s electric mobility ecosystem. The country has seen increased investment in locally assembled EVs and charging infrastructure, with startups such as BasiGo, Roam, and Spiro already operating in the market.
