The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced plans to submit a proposal to Cabinet to acquire electric vehicles (EVs) for all ministers operating within Accra.
According to him, the move forms part of the government’s broader energy transition agenda and is expected to be extended to other government appointees in due course.
The Minister made this disclosure at the launch of the Energy Commission’s 60kW solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging station.
The Energy Commission, under its Drive Electric Initiative (DEI), has taken a leadership role in raising awareness of e-mobility. It organised Ghana’s first E-Mobility Conference and Exhibition in 2021 and the country’s first public charging forum in 2022. In addition, the Commission completed a baseline study in 2022—available online—and a Market Opportunity Study on EV Charging Stations in Ghana (2025).
The Commission has also developed a Draft Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Battery Swap Systems Regulations. These regulations aim to align with international standards, ensure health and safety, promote compatibility, and facilitate the safe transfer of technology in the EV market.
The EV charging station launch marks another step in the Ministry’s efforts to modernise public transportation, reduce urban pollution, lower transportation costs, and curb the country’s reliance on imported fossil fuels.
“Transitioning to EVs is both an environmental decision and an economic one,” Mr. Jinapor stated. “Electric 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.”
The Acting Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission, Eunice Biritwum, also highlighted the Commission’s plans to work with the Ministry of Transport to scale up EV use nationwide.
“The initiative represents a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to promoting clean energy solutions and supporting Ghana’s transition to sustainable transportation,” she said.
She further explained that the EV charging station project has three key goals: to drive the green mobility agenda, highlight innovation through partnerships, and inspire broader action.
The Commission used the occasion to urge transport operators, investors, and key stakeholders to support the country’s green transition efforts.