Africa's EV Future

Problem

Switching to electric vehicles (EVs) for transportation is a necessity to reaching global net zero. But the markets in Africa will be different. While many African countries are supplying the rare raw materials necessary for EV technology,  without infrastructure and policy support, the continent could be left behind.

Relevance

The global EV transition is gaining momentum, yet the existing research and policies are poorly adapted to the African context. The nascent ecosystem of EV startups is promising, but they require an enabling environment to thrive and contribute to job creation and innovation. African decision-makers don’t yet have the data needed to make sound investments and policies.

Our Approach

We aim to provide a platform to support and cultivate researchers creating a data-rich environment tailored specifically to the needs and opportunities in African countries. Most importantly, we aim to turn this research into actionable insights delivered directly to policymakers that are driving the EV agenda in Africa.