{
  "id": 326986,
  "title": "TVS Motor introduces e-scooters in Kenya",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/tvs-motor-introduces-e-scooters-in-kenya",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-07T09:53:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital Business",
    "slug": "capital-business",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/tvs-motor-introduces-e-scooters-in-kenya/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nairobi, Kenya – TVS Motor Company has unveiled electric scooters in the Kenyan market, responding to the rising demand for eco-friendly and efficient motorcycles. The TVS iQube is available in two models: the TVS iQube 3.5 and TVS iQube 2.2, boasting a range of 75 to 115 kilometers on a single charge. According to Peyman Kargar, President of International Business at TVS Motor Company, the African two-wheeler market is expanding at a 7-10% annual rate through 2030, while the electric two-wheeler sector is growing at a much swifter pace, with projections ranging from 15% to 25% annual growth through 2030-31. Despite currently being low compared to the industry's overall size, the conditions for electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Kenya are favorable, with a promising long-term outlook.\n\nTVS's entry into the e-scooter market coincides with a decline in demand for fuel-powered motorbikes, driven by the escalating cost of fuel. The company currently offers petrol-powered bikes, which are popular in the boda boda sector and for personal errands and deliveries. The TVS iQube will be distributed through Car & General dealerships across Kenya and comes with a comprehensive warranty covering two years or 30,000 kilometers.",
  "summary": "The TVS iQube comes in two variants, the TVS iQube 3.5 and TVS iQube 2.2, and can travel between 75 and 115 kilometres on a single charge.",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}