Recently, Burkina Faso’s homegrown electric vehicle, ITAOUA, entered the market, further boosting the continent’s EV landscape.
According to its manufacturer, the ITAOUA EV boasts impressive features, with a range of 330 kilometers on a single charge that can be achieved in just 30 minutes.
This remarkable efficiency positions the ITAOUA as a strong contender in Africa’s rapidly evolving electric mobility market.
The ITAOUA electric vehicle is manufactured at a state-of-the-art facility in Ouaga 2000, a prominent district in Burkina Faso.
According to Sputnik Afrique, this innovative vehicle offers a 100% electric, solar-powered, and eco-friendly transportation solution, poised to contribute significantly to the continent’s growing electric vehicle market.
EV adoption in Africa
Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) market is gaining momentum, with a projected value of $15.8 billion in 2024 and $25.4 billion by 2029, according to Mordor Intelligence.
Although China, Europe, and the US dominate the global EV market, accounting for 95% of sales in 2023, several African countries are making notable strides in EV adoption.
Botswana recently launched its first locally assembled electric vehicles in Gaborone, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transition to sustainable mobility.
This achievement resulted from a collaboration between the Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI) and two Chinese vehicle manufacturers.
Other African countries with significant EV adoption rates include:
- South Africa
- Morocco
- Kenya
- Tanzania
- Angola
- Ghana
- Rwanda
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- Benin
These countries are driving Africa’s growing presence in the global EV market.
