Clean Energy Chamber convenes EV Working Group to advance import duty reforms

The Ghana Chamber of Clean Energy (GCCE) has convened the inaugural meeting of its Electric Vehicle (EV) Working Group to develop a coordinated industry position on reforms to Ghana's electric vehicle import regime. The meeting, held on July 9, 2026, brought together key players from Ghana's electric mobility sector to advocate for practical and fiscally responsible policy changes that will boost electric vehicle adoption and support the growth of the country's electric mobility industry.

The Working Group includes representatives from leading companies such as EcoDrive, Solar Taxi, Grace Mobility, Leasafric Ghana, Uber, and the Importers and Exporters Association. The establishment of the Working Group aims to address the constraints imposed by high import duties and limited implementation of fiscal incentives on the affordability and growth of electric mobility in Ghana.

The group has identified three priority areas for its policy recommendations: reforming the EV import duty framework, supporting the growth of the EV assembly and manufacturing industry, and building a coordinated industry position to guide government engagement on electric mobility policies and incentives. After the meeting, GCCE Lead Emmanuella Biney emphasized the importance of industry collaboration with government to bring about the necessary reforms, aiming to make electric mobility more affordable, strengthen local assembly and manufacturing, and foster a cleaner air environment, job creation, and socio-economic growth.

The Working Group will now engage in technical discussions before initiating direct communication with the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Transport, Ghana Revenue Authority, and other relevant government entities and development partners.