Ghana’s Energy Commission has called on individuals and businesses to register all electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and battery swap systems as part of efforts to strengthen safety and regulatory oversight in the emerging sector.
The directive was announced during a stakeholder sensitisation event held in Wa, where officials outlined plans to formalise the deployment of EV infrastructure across the country.
Speaking at the forum, madam Joyce Caitlyn Ocansey said the move aims to protect lives and property by ensuring adherence to safety standards.
She noted that the Commission, in collaboration with the Ghana Standards Authority, has developed guidelines aligned with international benchmarks to govern EV charging and battery swap systems.
According to madam Ocansey, the proposed regulation sets minimum technical requirements for both residential and commercial charging installations to mitigate fire and operational risks.
She added that once approved by parliament, it will become illegal to operate EV charging infrastructure without prior registration with the Commission.
The policy is designed to provide clarity for operators while encouraging responsible growth in Ghana’s EV ecosystem, which authorities see as key to the country’s energy transition agenda.
Meanwhile, Dr. Godwin Kafui Ayetor, a consultant to the Commission, said the draft rules cover standards, certification, importation and operation of EV systems nationwide.
He disclosed plans to roll out about 1,000 charging stations by 2028, supported by a mapping strategy to ensure equitable distribution, with Ghana targeting a full transition to electric vehicles by 2045.
However, participants at the event raised concerns over electricity access disparities and battery disposal challenges, highlighting issues policymakers must address as the sector expands.