The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition is working on a proposal to acquire electric vehicles for ministers of state, which will be presented to the Cabinet.

The sector minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, made this information known during the launch of the 60 kW solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging station by the Energy Commission.

According to him, having leadership walk the talk in doing away with traditional fossil fuel-powered vehicles will aid the acceptance of the government's green transition agenda by members of the general public.

Highlighting the pros of the use of electric vehicles, he said, "Transitioning to EV is both an environmental decision and an economic one. Electric buses and vehicles generally have lower operating costs than traditional fossil fuel-powered vehicles."

"This implies long-term savings for transport operators, reduced fares for commuters, and less exposure to volatile fuel import markets,” he added.

The three core objectives of the electric vehicle charging station, according to the Energy Commission are to drive the green mobility agenda, highlight innovation through partnerships and inspire broader action.

The launch of the charging station is seen as a testament to the country's commitment to addressing urban pollution, dependence on fossil fuels, and high transportation costs.

Acting Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission, Eunice Biritwum, said, "the initiative represents a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to promoting clean energy solutions and supporting Ghana’s transition to sustainable transportation

She revealed plans by the Commission to collaborate with the Ministry of Transport to increase the use of electric vehicles in the country

The Commission thus called on transport operators, investors, and stakeholders to join in driving the green transition agenda.

Under the Drive Electric Initiative (DEI), the Energy Commission has begun awareness creation by organising in 2021 and 2022 the country's first E-mobility Conference and Exhibition and public charging forum, respectively.

Also in 2022, the Commission completed a baseline study for planning purposes and a Market Opportunity Study on EV Charging Stations in Ghana (2025).

The Commission has also completed a Draft Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Battery Swap Systems Regulations.

The regulations will ensure conformity to international standards and regulations in the EV market, establish the requisite legal and regulatory frameworks for conformity, ensure compatibility, guard against factors that affect health and safety of customers, and ensure safe transfer of technology.

According to the 2022 Ghana Electric Vehicles Baseline Survey Report by the Energy Commission, approximately 17,660 plug-in electric vehicles were imported into Ghana between January 2017 and December 2021.

Additionally, during this period, Ghana imported 9,431 motorized electric two and three-wheelers, with a significant proportion (98%) of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) originating from China.

In 2021, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) reported that standard hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) constituted the largest share (91.5%) of total electric vehicle imports, followed by Battery Electric Vehicles at 5.1%, and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEVs) at 3.3%.

It is important to note that electric vehicles come in various forms and classifications. The main types 12 OCTOBER – DECEMBER, 2023 available on the Ghanaian market include “Pure Electric Vehicles,” others include Hybrid Electric Vehicles Hybrid Plug-in Vehicles.

The worldwide electric vehicle (EV) stock expanded from 400,000 units in 2013 to 16.4 million units in 2021.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that light-duty plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) will reach 140 million by 2030, and electric two and three-wheelers will reach 490 million in the same period