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China’s roads used to hum with the roar of internal combustion engines. Not anymore. In 2024, nearly half of all new cars sold in China—48%—are electric, a figure that dwarfs the global average of 22% and places China well ahead of most advanced economies.

Road transport is responsible for nearly three-quarters of global carbon dioxide emissions from the transport sector. For decades, petrol and diesel cars have clogged city streets and choked the atmosphere. But now, the wheels of change are spinning fast—and the electric vehicle (EV) revolution is no longer a distant promise. It’s here, and it’s accelerating.

In recent years, Kenya has witnessed an impressive surge in electric vehicle (EV) uptake, driven by targeted policy interventions,...