E-Mobility Gains Traction in Ghana as Stakeholders Eye Investment and Job Creation

The growth of electric mobility (e-mobility) in Ghana is opening fresh opportunities for investment, job creation, and sustainable urban transport, as stakeholders position the country as a regional leader in clean transportation. Industry players, government, and development partners see electric two- and three-wheelers (E2&3Ws) as a strategic entry point for accelerating e-mobility adoption, manufacturing, and innovation.

At an upcoming UK-Ghana JET Partnership webinar on June 24, 2025, experts from BCG, Wahu Mobility, Solar Taxi, Mercedes Benz, and government agencies will share insights and strategies to expand this emerging sector. The focus is on how digital technology, innovative business models, and supportive policy can transform transport, reduce emissions, and strengthen Ghana’s clean energy ambitions.

Ghana’s e-mobility drive is already taking shape through practical initiatives such as Wahu Mobility, the country’s first e-bike manufacturer. A recent high-level visit to Wahu’s facility, led by Sustainable Energy for All, the United Nations in Ghana, and the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, showcased how homegrown innovation is tackling urban congestion, high fuel costs, and pollution. The company is scaling up to supply electric bikes for delivery services within Ghana and the region, creating local jobs and supporting climate goals.

Development partners, including the UN, have praised Ghana’s efforts to link transport electrification with broader net zero targets, with e-mobility expected to deliver 40% of the country’s required emissions reductions. “Ghana has taken an economy-wide approach to its decarbonization journey,” said Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO of Sustainable Energy for All. “This transition is not just about energy and transport; it‘s about revolutionizing how people live, move and work in a greener economy.”

Analysts say that with rising urban demand for affordable, low-carbon transport, Ghana’s focus on E2&3Ws could drive inclusive growth, enhance energy security, and position the country as a hub for clean transport solutions in West Africa.

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