Africa’s EV Future

A flagship initiative on data, strategy, and choices shaping electric mobility in Africa

Through a combination of in-house analysis, expert working groups, and a diverse cohort of expert Fellows, we examine how Africa’s ICE-to-EV transition intersects with industrial strategy, affordability, public health, critical minerals, global supply chains, and related issues. 

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    EV Voices

    A diverse cohort of fellows and experts examining the deeper—and often overlooked—dynamics shaping Africa’s electric mobility transition.

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    A Data & Research Agenda for Africa’s EV Transition

    Developing a blueprint for the evidence base needed to support a smarter, faster, and more inclusive electric mobility transition across Africa.

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    China in Africa’s EV Transition

    Analyzing how China’s industrial policies and export strategies are reshaping African vehicle markets—and the risks, opportunities, and strategic choices this creates for African countries.

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