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Autopax rolls out plan to introduce electric vehicles in Kenyan market


Electric vehicle company, Autopax, has partnered with global automotive manufacturer, SGMW, with a plan to introduce a range of Electric Vehicles in the Kenyan market.

The companies has said their plan is to introduce electric vehicles tailored to meet the unique needs of the Kenyan market, with the collaboration expected to promote sustainable transportation and foster a greener future for Kenya.

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Autopax and SGMW, which produces electric vehicles, on Wednesday signed an Engineering Services and Partnership Agreement at their offices in Liuzhou, Guangxi in the Peoples Republic of China.

Autopax CEO Joy Kalua said the company has already received the first batch of Autopax AirEv YETU vehicles in Kenya for pre-launch trials ahead of the official launch.

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The vehicles are in two models; Autopax AirEv YETU – which covers 200 kilometers on full charge – and Autopax AirEv YETU Pro which covers 300 kilometers on full charge.

Ms Kalua also noted that the vehicles have been designed to meet the mobility needs and deliver affordability, reliability and sustainability, in support of the life aspirations of each individual owner.

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