William Ruto Relishes Driving Posh Electric Car At State House

• The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a midsize all-electric car boasting of an impressive driving range and incorporates advanced battery technology to facilitate ultra-fast charging
• President William Ruto recently affirmed his commitment to rejuvenating the boda boda sector, with a specific emphasis on the widespread adoption of electric motorcycles
• In September, Kenya will host the Africa Climate Summit, whose theme is Driving Green Growth and Climate Finance Solutions for Africa and the World

Nairobi - President William Ruto has drive tested the Hyundai IONIQ 5, a state-of-the-art electric car that boasts impressive features and performance.

Renewable energy

The president shared his experience on X (formerly Twitter), where he posted several photos of him behind the wheel of the sleek vehicle.

Ruto had hosted a delegation led by the Special Representative of the United Nations secretary general for Sustainable Energy, Damilola Ogunbiyi, at State House Nairobi

The president wrote:

“Africa has the resources-solar, wind and geothermal- to provide renewable energy solutions and leadership for the world, an essential step towards net zero emissions by 2060.”

How fast does Hyundai IONIQ charge?

According to Hyundai Kenya, the IONIQ 5 is a game changer in the electric car market, delivering a driving range of up to 500 km and a fast charging time of just 18 minutes.

The car also offers a spacious and comfortable interior, with a larger flat floor, highly adjustable front seats that can be fully reclined, and a flexible centre console.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 brags of cutting-edge technology for intelligent driving, such as Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA), which alerts the driver to slowing or stopped vehicles as well as cyclists and pedestrians in the path and automatically applies full braking power if needed.

Braking system recharges battery

The car also has a regenerative braking system that charges the battery while driving by using the electric motor to slow the vehicle.

The driver can control the level of energy that the system regenerates and stores in the battery by adjusting the level of regenerative braking with the steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

The IONIQ 5 is available with two battery options: 58 kWh (Standard Range) or 72.6 kWh (Long Range).

Drivers can choose an all-wheel drive version (AWD) with dual electric motors or a rear-wheel drive version (2WD) with a single electric motor.

Super Metro unveils electric buses

In February, matatu Sacco Super Metro unveiled its first electric bus.

BasiGo, a Kenyan startup focused on early-stage electric mobility, officially handed over the lavish bus to the management of Super Metro.

The chairman of the Sacco, Nelson Mwangi Nduki, elaborated on how the introduction of this electric bus into their fleet will enhance their ability to offer efficient services to their valued customers.