Kiira Motors, a Ugandan-based automotive manufacturer, has recently been on the front page of various newspapers, magazines, and news websites. Recently they took their 2025 Kayoola Electric Coach on a 13,000+ kilometer journey from Kampala to Cape Town in South Africa, which it successfully completed.
The journey showcased African innovation in green transportation and the reliability of electric vehicles on diverse terrains. It highlighted the company’s ability to supply their vehicles within African regions.
But what makes the 2025 Kayoola E-Coach stand out?. Let’s take a look at its specifications on both the Exterior and Interior.
Power and Performance
The 2025 Kayoola E-Coach 13M, which is a 65-passenger high-floor electric bus, is 13 meters in length and weighs 18,500 kilograms (40,785.5 pounds), and beneath its sleek exterior lies a sophisticated powertrain consisting of a motor that delivers 400 kW (536.409 bhp) of power and a peak torque of 3500 Nm, ensuring it can navigate diverse terrains with ease.
It’s massive 422 kWh battery and energy reserve grant the E-Coach an impressive range of 500 km on a single charge, making it a valuable machine for long-distance routes. The top speed is 62.137 mph (100 km/h), and it uses an automatic transmission, offering smoother, quieter, and more powerful rides than rival traditional diesel counterparts.
Interior and Confort
On its interior, it’s built for maximum passenger capacity, capable of carrying up to 65 passengers using a 3+2 layout, 3 passengers on the right and 2 passengers on the left per row. This depends on the configuration that the client uses; some use a 2+2 layout for maximum comfort. Each seat is covered in leather material, has a three-point safety belt, and has a dedicated USB charging outlet (5V/2100MA).
Other interior features that make this bus unique are that it’s equipped with a 4G/LTE wifi router to keep travelers online, and if they want to get some refreshment and be entertained, there is an integrated 55-liter refrigerator, plus a dual-monitor 19-inch LCD infotainment system keeps the overall travel experience on top.
Safety and Handling
For safety and handling, the Kayoola E-Coach 13M utilizes an electronically controlled air suspension and a double-circuit fully pneumatic braking system so that the coach can have superior stability even in rough or uneven road conditions or during intense maneuvering. The driver benefits from advanced assistance tools such as the rear camera, radar sensor, and tire pressure monitoring system; all information gets displayed directly on the dashboard ECU.
In case of an emergency, there are four emergency hammers, two roof hatches for ventilation and exit routes, and also a dry powder fire extinguisher. All this offers a secure environment for all occupants.