Rwanda announces master plan for EV infrastructure
The ministry is working on a master plan to “guide investors in developing charging infrastructure and to prevent the development of idle or obsolete stations,” The New Times writes. The goal is to identify “the necessary number of charging stations nationwide by focusing on high population density and traffic areas, as well as leveraging existing petrol stations and commercial buildings,” the local news outlet continues.
A geospatial analysis revealed that there are more than 226 potential sites for EV charging infrastructure across the country. The ministry wants to leverage these sites to install charging stations countrywide. As the masterplan is still being developed, there is no report on when the charging infrastructure will be erected.
According to the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), the number of electric cars in the country has increased from 19 in 2020 to 512 this year, while the number of hybrid cars increased from 28 as of 2021 to 6,660 this year. Local media reports that there are currently 24 public charging stations in Rwanda. There are also four direct motorcycle chargers, and 49 stations combining chargers and battery-swapping facilities.
Moreover, the local authorities emphasise that electric mobility benefits the citizens of Rwanda. One example is local farmers transporting animal feeds. In Nyamagabe District, for instance, they benefit from reduced transportation costs, making feed prices more affordable.
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