The KL-9
100% ELECTRIC
Next level Reliability
Backed by a 10-year, 1M km CATL battery warranty and BasiGo after-sales support for longer life and higher uptime.
All Day Range
400 km daily range with under 2-hour recharge, keeping you on the road longer.
Modern look and feel
Stylish modern design built to last, delivering comfort for passengers and reliability for operators.
The Electric Bus Designed by Industry Leaders, Built in Kenya
The KL-9 marks the next chapter in Kenya’s electric mobility story: modern, reliable, and built for the future of public transportation. Designed by Kinglong, one of the world’s leading bus manufacturers, the KL-9 is built for scale, quality, and everyday reliability on Nairobi’s roads.
At its core is a next-generation 176 kWh battery from CATL, the world’s largest battery maker, backed by a 10-year, 1-million-kilometer warranty. With BasiGo as CATL’s official service partner, operators are now assured of unmatched uptime, and the backing of trusted, premium after-sales service even at the battery level.
The KL-9 sets a new benchmark for comfort, safety, and efficiency. Its sleek, modern design introduces a new level of commuter experience while ensuring operators benefit from longer vehicle life, lower operating costs, and the reliability that defines Kinglong’s legacy in electric bus engineering.
Reliable. Modern. Made for Kenya.
Features
Convenient Fast Charging
The KL-9 is powered by a 176kWh BCP battery from CATL, the global leader in EV batteries. This state-of-the-art battery is certified to the highest international safety standards and backed by an 10-year / 1 million-kilometer warranty.
World Class Battery
The KL-9 recharges in less than 2 hours at BasiGo Depots located directly along operator routes. Our depots are powered by dedicated power infrastructure to ensure power outages never impact bus operations.
A higher standard of reliability
The KL-9 sets a new standard of reliability. Backed by a 10-year, 1-million km CATL battery warranty and BasiGo’s trusted after-sales service. Designed for efficiency, the KL-9 keeps you moving with lower costs, higher uptime, and zero compromise.
Real Time Monitoring
Operators can monitor the location and status of their KL-9 in real-time through the BasiGo’s PAYD software. PAYD also provides comprehensive technical & operational data so operators can optimize bus performance.
Modern look and feel
The KL-9 features a bold, modern design , built to meet today’s expectations for comfort. Its sleek finish upgrades the commuter experience while giving operators a bus engineered for durability and everyday performance.
Guaranteed Uptime
BasiGo’s expert trained and fully equipped service team guarantees 90% uptime for the KL-9 each month. BasiGo service works at night as buses charge so operators know their E-bus will be more reliable than a diesel bus.
Designed by Industry Leaders, Ready for Mass Production in Kenya
BasiGo is proud to partner with King Long, one of the world’s leading bus manufacturers, to bring the KL-9 to Kenya.
The KL-9 is designed for local assembly. Together with our partners, Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers, the KL-9 will be the higher volume Electric Bus in production in Africa, produced entirely at Kenya’s first dedicated electric bus assembly line. Together, we are combining global expertise with local capability to deliver modern, reliable electric buses built for Kenya.
We are proud to be strengthening Kenya’s automotive industry, creating green manufacturing jobs, and positioning East Africa as a hub for next-generation electric mobility..
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