Ghana Introduces GH¢2.00/kWh Electricity Tariff For Commercial EV Charging Stations

Ghana has officially introduced a GH¢2.00 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) electricity tariff for commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, marking the first time such a pricing structure has been established since electric vehicles began entering the West African nation several years ago.

The new tariff, which takes effect on April 1, 2026, was announced on Friday alongside a reduction in electricity and water tariffs for the second quarter of 2026.

In a statement issued by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), the regulator of electricity and water tariffs in Ghana, EV charging operators will pay an energy charge of GHp201.6000 (GH¢2.016) per kilowatt-hour and a monthly service charge of GHp50,000 (GH¢500).

PURC said the move is aimed at supporting Ghana’s transition to cleaner transport systems and promoting investment in EV charging infrastructure.

The Commission described the tariff as the first formal electricity pricing structure for commercial EV charging in Ghana, marking a key step in integrating electric mobility into the country’s energy system.

According to the 2022 Ghana Electric Vehicles Baseline Survey Report by the Energy Commission of Ghana, approximately 17,660 plug-in electric vehicles were imported into Ghana between January 2017 and December 2021.

Despite the growing number of EVs in the country, there are fewer than 10 EV charging stations nationwide, most of which are located in Accra.

With the introduction of a dedicated electricity tariff for EV charging stations, it is expected that the move will attract investment into EV charging infrastructure and accelerate the development of Ghana’s electric mobility ecosystem.

Electric mobility is gradually gaining traction in Ghana as part of efforts to reduce fuel consumption, cut carbon emissions, and modernize the country’s transport sector. Government agencies such as the Energy Commission of Ghana and the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition have been promoting the adoption of electric vehicles through policy development, pilot programs, and regulatory reforms.

However, one of the major barriers to EV adoption in the country has been the limited charging infrastructure and the absence of a dedicated electricity tariff for commercial charging operators. Without a clear tariff structure, investors and operators faced uncertainty regarding the cost of electricity for charging services.

The introduction of a specific EV charging tariff by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission therefore provides regulatory clarity and is expected to encourage private sector participation in the development of EV charging networks.

The move also aligns with Ghana’s broader energy transition and climate commitments, which include promoting cleaner transport technologies and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector.