BasiGo has expanded its electric bus fleet in Rwanda with the delivery of 18 additional battery-electric intercity buses, increasing its total fleet in the country to 52 vehicles.
According to bus-news.com, the new buses will operate on long-distance routes as the company continues its efforts to electrify public transport across Rwanda.
Fleet Expansion Supports Intercity Services
The locally assembled i8 intercity buses are equipped with CATL battery packs and offer a driving range of up to 350 kilometres.
The vehicles will serve routes linking Kigali with Musanze, Rubavu, Huye, Rusizi and Nyagatare.
BasiGo said the buses have already completed operational testing, including a return journey between Kigali and Rusizi, demonstrating their suitability for longer-distance passenger services.
Regional Growth Strategy
The latest delivery forms part of BasiGo’s broader expansion strategy across East Africa.
In addition to its operations in Rwanda, the company manufactures electric buses at its production facility in Kenya.
Last year, CATL appointed BasiGo as an authorised service partner for Sub-Saharan Africa, enabling the company to provide maintenance and repair services for CATL battery systems while supporting the development of a regional aftersales network for electric vehicles.
Expanding Electric Mobility
BasiGo said it aims to accelerate the transition to electric public transport throughout East Africa.
The company has previously announced plans to deploy 1,000 battery-electric buses across the region by 2027, supported by continued investment in local manufacturing, vehicle deployment and aftersales service infrastructure.