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Which EV companies are leading Africa's E-Mobility Transformation?

(Photo by Atulinda Allan / XINHUA / Xinhua via AFP) Roam Electric, Jet Motor Company and Ampersand are also among the homegrown EV companies leading the continent’s e-mobility transformation. Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) landscape is rapidly emerging as a beacon of innovation in sustainable mobility.

Is Africa's electric vehicle landscape a beacon of innovation in sustainable mobility?

Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) landscape is rapidly emerging as a beacon of innovation in sustainable mobility. Capital constraints, policy and infrastructure gaps as well as high cost of production have created barriers to entry.

Are there any EV manufacturers in Africa?

While companies like Toyota, Stellantis, Renault, and Volkswagen have been in Africa for decades, there have been few EV manufacturers on the continent to date.

Why should Africa Invest in electric vehicles?

Africa has an opportunity to improve economic, environmental, and social conditions by becoming a meaningful player in the emerging electric vehicle (EV) market. In 2019, the transportation sector accounted for 31% of Africa’s greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). EV deployment could also potentially remove the need for expensive petroleum subsidies.

Is there a mass-produced passenger EV in Africa?

Except for a handful of startups that specialize in assembling or retrofitting electric buses and motorbikes, there has never been a mass-produced passenger EV developed in Africa.

Does Africa still need electric vehicles?

While large parts of Africa still suffer from epileptic power supply, the continent still hosts innovators and startups looking to reduce carbon emissions through creative clean energy mobility solutions. The race for Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) space has already begun.