The State Of Electric Vehicles (EVs) In Ghana
Electric vehicles or EVs are on the upward trend in many parts of the world. These vehicles which don’t require fuel but run on battery packs, have become mainstream with car companies like Tesla leading the way.
The adoption of EVs by consumers has caught the attention of governments who have begun legislation and provided incentives for consumers for faster adoption of EVs.
Countries like the UK and China are already started plans of phasing out and banning fossil-fuelled cars by 2035.
China joins list of nations banning the sale of old-style fossil-fuelled vehicles
From 2035, the only new cars for sale in China will be electric, hybrid or fuel-cell. Europe has similar plans aimed at decarbonizing the transport sector.
With this in mind, how are countries like Ghana adopting EVs?
Not to be left out, there are some entrepreneurs and companies who have started manufacturing and selling EVs to consumers.
Companies like SolarTaxi are selling electric cars to early-stage adopters.
In academic institutions like Sunyani Technical University, production of EVs has also started with the university planning to assemble and produce EVs for local consumption.
Sunyani Technical University - Production of Electric Vehicles, STU
The Sunyani Technical University has stepped up its plans to assemble and produce electronic vehicles as part of its medium to long-term plans to contribute toward Ghana’s industrialization agenda.
So How Are These Cars Going To Be "Powered"?
The question does stand: How do you “recharge” your EV when it’s out of power?
It’s still early stages but the Electricity Company of Ghana has a plan in place. The company has partnered with a local company to push for electric vehicle charging points across Ghana.
ECG And POBAD Push For Electric Vehicle Charging Systems Across Ghana - Tech Nova
The Electric Company of Ghana (ECG) is reportedly collaborating with POBAD International to install electric vehicle (EV) charging systems in some strategic locations across the country.
It’s currently in a pilot phase but there’s hope that this will help with the adoption of EVs in the country.
Incentives Help
Most cars in Ghana are fuel dependent and the adoption of EVs can only help pushed along if Ghanaians are incentised to purchase and use them. In 2019, the Ministry of Energy proposed tax incentives to promote the shift from fuel-based to electric vehicles.
Ministry of Energy's Tax Free Incentive Be A Spark For Electrical Vehicles
Minister of Energy would introduce tax-free solutions for full electrical vehicles to promote the shift from fuel-based vehicles to electrical vehicle
There’s still a lot of work to be done in the EV field. Ghana has been making strides in having car makers set up in Ghana for assembly. Perhaps, more partnerships with carmakers can help to push the EV narrative forward.
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