The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has revealed plans to submit a proposal to cabinet to acquire electric vehicles for all ministers to be used in Accra.
According to him, this will support the government’s energy transition goal as it seeks to extend to other government appointees.
The minister made this disclosure at the launch of the Energy Commission’s 60kW solar powered electrical vehicle (EV) charging station.
The Energy Commission, under its Drive Electric Initiate (DEI), has taken lead on awareness creation by organising Ghana’s first E-mobility Conference and Exhibition in 2021 and also the country’s first public charging forum in 2022. Furthermore, to establish a baseline for planning purposes, the Commission completed a baseline study in 2022 with report available online 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.
The launch is part of a broader ambitious strategy being spearheaded by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to modernise public transportation in Ghana, while tackling critical challenges such as urban pollution, high transportation costs, and dependence on imported fossil fuels.
According to the Minister, the move to get all ministers electric vehicles is to encourage many people to adopt Electric Vehicles in order to support the green transition agenda.
“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 mentioned.
The Acting Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission, Eunice Biritwum, announced plans by the Commission to collaborate with the Ministry of Transport to increase the use of electric vehicles in the country.
“The initiative represents a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to promoting clean energy solutions and supporting Ghana’s transition to sustainable transportation. The three core objectives of the electric vehicle charging station is to Drive the Green Mobility Agenda; Highlight Innovation through Partnerships and Inspire Broader Action” She noted.
The Commission used the occasion to call on transport operators, investors, and stakeholders to join in driving the green transition agenda.
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