EmpowerDriver is the driver app for the EMobility Power project in Nairobi, Kenya. It helps taxi and boda boda drivers track their driving activity and build a profile for electric vehicle loan eligibility.
EMobility Power is a Dutch-Kenyan consortium working to make electric vehicles accessible and affordable for Nairobi's drivers, reducing operating costs and urban pollution.
HOW IT WORKS
Log in with your National ID and phone number
Choose which data you want to share (location, device info, SMS)
The app tracks your trips in the background throughout your workday
View your trip history, distances, and daily summaries
Your driving profile helps assess eligibility for EV financing through our lending partner Platcorp
FEATURES
Automatic trip tracking with GPS route recording
Daily and weekly driving summaries
Trip history with map visualization
Vehicle management
SMS analysis from financial services (M-PESA) for income verification
Battery monitoring for connected EV batteries via Bluetooth
Full data privacy controls — export or delete your data anytime
YOUR DATA, YOUR CHOICE
All data collection is opt-in. You choose exactly what to share during onboarding and can change your preferences anytime in Settings. We comply with the Kenya Data Protection Act (KDPA).
Developed by InCharge Technologies as part of the EMobility Power consortium (emobilitypower.org). Currently available for drivers participating in the EMobility Power project in Nairobi.