The Africa EV show

Vehicle buyers in various African countries are turning to affordable electric vehicles (EVs) from Chinese manufacturers for compact EVs, which are well-suited for taxi services and short-distance travel, as practical replacements for traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. However, the price war between EV makers in ...

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Ride-hailing in Africa has long been dominated by global giants like Uber and Bolt—especially in Kenya, East Africa’s tech innovation hub. But as the electric vehicle movement gathers momentum, a new wave of local startups is emerging to tackle urban mobility challenges with homegrown, sustainable ...

Over 64 million wheelchair users worldwide struggle with inaccessible transport and in Kenya, where only 4% of the population own cars, the infrastructure excludes pedestrians and wheelchair users. To fix this anomaly against people with mobility challenges, Ebikes Africa and Ace Mobility are bridging the ...

Kenya is still a long way from being a leader in Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) adoption, but despite the slow pace, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating as this transformation takes shape. In this episode, we dive into the real-world applications of ...

In Nigeria, few financial institutions are willing to partner with potential new vehicle buyers, including those interested in owning electric vehicles (EVs). This then raises the question of how Nigerians will manage to own their EVs and adopt e-mobility. To address this, Orbit Electric, a ...

Empowering local mechanics through hands-on training to reduce dependence on imported fuel is creating opportunities in tourism, fishing, and green innovation, demonstrating scalable solutions for Senegal’s clean energy future in e-mobility. This week, we spotlight Jokosun Energies, a Senegalese company leading the charge in

As the world accelerates toward e-mobility, Kenya’s EV training programs are becoming more common as more people embrace electric mobility. The rise of electric mobility is bringing about a transformation that could reshape Kenya’s transport systems but one critical question remains: Is the country ...

Ethiopia’s internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles ban has seen increasingly more electric vehicle brands in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, not only for personal cars but also for ride-hailing, mass movement of people, and transportation of goods. Ethiopia’s ICE vehicle import ban is one of Africa’s ...

Nigeria’s electric vehicle (EV) sector is gradually shifting from skepticism to adoption, driven by growing awareness and cost-saving incentives. Corporate fleets, tech-savvy youth, and middle-to-high-income earners are leading the charge, attracted by Chinese brands like BYD and Neta and American brands like Tesla. However, ...