Cash at the desk
Show the QR code from the app, pay the cashier, and your balance goes up at once.
Launching in Bujumbura
EV charging in Bujumbura
Everything an electric vehicle driver needs to know to charge in Bujumbura: where, how to start and how to pay.
The station
Our first station is GEM E-mobility Bujumbura, and it is getting ready. On site, the service goes by GEM E-mobility, powered by Movanect. The map in the app shows the station, its connectors, whether they are free and the price in force.
In March 2026 the press reported the opening in Bujumbura of a solar-powered fast-charging station developed by GEM E-mobility: Burundi Times.
Paying in Bujumbura
Burundian francs, one wallet.
Bank transfer
Declare your transfer in the app. It counts once approved, usually within 1 working day.
The price first
The app shows the price per kWh, VAT included, before you start. Every charge has a PDF receipt.
FAQ
Charging in Bujumbura: common questions.
Where can I charge an electric car in Bujumbura?
Our first station is GEM E-mobility Bujumbura. Open the map in the app to see it and whether its connectors are free.
Will my vehicle work with the charger?
That depends on its charging port. The app shows the type of each connector, so check that it matches your vehicle before you go.
Can I pay by mobile money?
Not at the moment. You add money to your wallet in cash at a desk, or by bank transfer declared in the app.
Do I need a card to charge?
No. Your Pass is in the app. Not every charger accepts a card yet: the app and the staff on site will tell you.
Is the app in French?
Yes, in French and English. It runs in your browser, with nothing to install.
Ready for your first charge?
Create your account with an e-mail code. It takes a minute.