BasiGo Launches Rwanda’s First Intercity DC Fast-Charging Station, Unlocking Long-Distance EV travel
BasiGo Launches Rwanda’s First Intercity DC Fast-Charging Station, Unlocking Long-Distance EV travel
The station is the first intercity DC fast charging facility in the country and among the fastest in Africa with a 240Kw capacity charger.
The new fast-charging station enables uninterrupted travel along the Kigali–Muhanga–Huye corridor, marking a pivotal shift in Rwanda's EV infrastructure.
MUHANGA, Rwanda, March 27, 2026 —BasiGo, a leading provider of electric bus solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa, has opened its second fast-charging station in Muhanga Town. As the country's first intercity DC fast charging facility, the station unlocks long-distance travel for EV bus operators, corporate fleets, and private EV owners. It is also among the fastest in Africa, featuring a 240 kW capacity charger.
The Muhanga station features three high-capacity chargers with dual charging guns, enabling up to six vehicles to charge simultaneously. It will be open for 24 hrs, and charging is priced at RWF 500 for private vehicles, with custom pricing available for fleet owners.
“When we launched Rwandex in 2023, we proved electric buses could work in Rwanda. Muhanga proves something bigger ; that the network works.” Said Jones Kizihira, Managing Director, BasiGo, Rwanda.
“Range anxiety is the single greatest barrier to EV adoption, and the answer to this is a charging infrastructure you can trust. That infrastructure now exists on one of Rwanda's busiest corridors, and now a driver can travel from Kigali to Huye knowing exactly where to charge. That changes the commercial case for every operator, every fleet manager, anyone in Rwanda considering an electric vehicle.”
This station builds on the success of BasiGo's first charging facility at Rwandex, operational since 2023. Since opening, the Rwandex station has delivered 1,500 MWh of clean energy and supports charging for up to 25 buses at night and 50 vehicles during the day, enabling reliable daily operations for BasiGo's city and intercity fleet.
“This project opens doors to green investment and elevates Muhanga’s sustainability profile,” said Nyamabuye Sector Executive Secretary, Nshimiyimana Jean Claude. “The station is expected to create jobs and encourage greater EV adoption, supporting Rwanda’s commitment to reducing emissions, lowering fuel import costs, and building a cleaner, more resilient transport system.”
”For us as operators on the Muhanga – Huye route, this changes everything,” said Cyprien Sibomana, the Managing Director of SU Direct. “We can now run our buses with more confidence, knowing there is reliable charging along the way. It reduces downtime by eliminating the need to travel to Kigali for charging, improves trip planning, and ultimately allows us to serve passengers more efficiently.”
Strategically positioned along Rwanda's most-traveled intercity routes, the Muhanga station is the critical midpoint in a charging network that connects Kigali to Huye, Rubavu, Musanze, and further west. The next station, planned for Huye, will complete the Southern corridor and enable full electric coverage across the Southern and Western regions.
The Muhanga station advances Rwanda's National Transport Policy and the country's commitment to expanding charging infrastructure and transitioning public transport to low-carbon alternatives. With this expansion, the company continues to operate the East Africa’s most extensive network of DC fast chargers for electric buses and maintains the largest fleet of electric buses currently in service in East Africa.
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