Ghana is set to become a hub for electric vehicle (EV) production in West Africa as PKA Export and Import, a Ghanaian-owned company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with leading Chinese firms Polyrocks and Sinovcle to establish a state-of-the-art EV assembly plant in Accra.
The agreement, signed on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, will pave the way for a joint venture to assemble electric vehicles for both the Ghanaian and wider West African market.
Transforming Ghana’s Automobile Industry
Executive Chairman of PKA, Prince Asare, revealed that negotiations for the project had been ongoing for over two years. He stressed that the initiative is a game-changer for Ghana’s automobile sector.
“The construction of the plant is expected to begin before the end of 2025. We are targeting the production of 5,000 vehicles in the first year, with plans to scale up to 20,000 units annually in subsequent years,” Mr. Asare stated.
He further explained that the project would create over 1,000 direct jobs and more than 2,000 indirect jobs, while introducing cutting-edge EV technologies across the region.
Skills Development & EV Infrastructure
The initiative will not only focus on vehicle assembly but also include:
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Training programmes for managers, technicians, and mechanics.
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Licensing of specialised EV repairers across Ghana.
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Establishment of charging stations and service centres nationwide.
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Opportunities for private sector investment in EV charging infrastructure.
Mr. Asare emphasized that Ghana was chosen ahead of other African nations due to its peaceful environment and attractive investment climate, aligning with the government’s automobile development policy.
Chinese Partners Back Ghana’s Green Transition
Chairman of Sinovcle, Mr. Zou Pinchun, said Ghana’s fast-growing economy and promising automobile market made it the ideal location for their first African EV plant.
General Manager of Polyrocks, Ms. Guo Ping, highlighted that the joint venture will not only focus on electric vehicles but also introduce solar-powered and hydrogen-powered cars to the market.
She added that the partnership will also establish EV training schools and long-term technical support systems, further solidifying Ghana’s role as a green automotive hub in Africa.
Boosting Exports & Foreign Exchange
The partners expressed confidence that the project could position Ghana as a future exporter of EVs to other African markets, contributing to foreign exchange earnings and making Ghana a leader in Africa’s transition to sustainable transportation.
Source: Trendz Gh
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