EKA Mobility, an Indian electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer specialising in commercial electric transport solutions, is currently planning to partner with Japan’s Mitsui Corporation and local distributor Rana Motors to site an assembly plant in Ghana.
Local sources confirmed to The Bavijas Club that the project was discussed during a meeting between EKA officials and Sampson Ahi, Ghana’s deputy minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry.
The initiative focuses on assembling electric tricycles, buses, and commercial vehicles for both domestic use and export to West Africa.
Who is EKA Mobility?
EKA is a rising India-based EV maker focused solely on electric commercial vehicles (EVCVs) including buses, trucks and 3-wheelers.
It has developed one of India’s most diverse EV lineups, showcased under its “Born Electric” platform:
- EKA 12M: A 12-meter premium electric bus with over 250 km range and ADAS safety features
- EKA 55T: A heavy-duty electric truck with a 43,000 kg payload and 200 km range
- EKA 3W Cargo: A zero-emission 3-wheeler cargo vehicle with 750 kg payload
- EKA 6S: India’s first passenger 3-wheeler EV with a steering wheel and D+6 seating
The EV maker currently has two manufacturing plants in Pune and a third – and the largest – is under development in Pithampur, aimed at scaling its output up to 7,000 EVs per month.
This year alone, the company has received over 4,000 commercial EVs orders.
Why EKA Mobility is betting on Ghana for EV expansion?
EKA Mobility’s decision to set up operations in Ghana is no coincidence.
The country has emerged as one of Africa’s most promising markets for electric vehicle (EV) adoption, thanks to a blend of policy support, growing demand, and regional influence.
Ghana currently boasts a fleet of over 17,000 EVs—mostly two- and three-wheelers imported from China—with around 1,000 four-wheeled EVs on the road.
This places it among the top adopters in sub-Saharan Africa.
The government has backed this momentum with incentives and a bold target to install 1,000 public charging stations by 2028, creating a more attractive environment for manufacturers and investors.
This supportive ecosystem has already propelled local startups like SolarTaxi, which began assembling EVs in 2021, to continental prominence.
EKA’s planned assembly plant is expected to further cement Ghana’s role as a regional automotive hub, joining Nigeria as one of West Africa’s key destinations for vehicle manufacturing.
However, challenges remain. Ghana’s EV sector still relies heavily on imported components due to underdeveloped local supply chains.
Additionally, locally assembled vehicles face stiff competition from imported secondhand cars, which dominate the market due to perceptions of better quality and affordability.