Indian electric vehicle manufacturer EKA Mobility plans to set up a manufacturing and assembly plant in Ghana, partnering with Japan’s Mitsui Corporation and local distributor Rana Motors, in a move expected to boost Ghana’s position as a hub for electric mobility in West Africa.
The plant will produce electric three-wheelers, buses, and commercial vehicles for domestic use and export within the region, officials said after a meeting with the Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Sampson Ahi, in Accra.
According to Rana Motors’ Chief Operating Officer, Kassem S. Odaymat, the partners had explored opportunities in Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire before choosing Ghana for its political stability, infrastructure, and access to regional markets. “Our discussions have been ongoing for over a year, and Ghana stood out as the ideal base for this investment,” Odaymat said.
Executives from EKA Mobility, Sumeet Jadhav and Vijay Yeine, said the project goes beyond production. “We are not here just to sell vehicles, we want to manufacture in Ghana, train people, and serve other West African countries from here,” they said, adding that the company is ready to sign agreements to start operations. “There is nothing like assurance. We are ready to sign even today,” they affirmed.
Deputy Minister Ahi said the government fully supports the initiative, describing it as aligned with Ghana’s industrialization and green energy goals. He said the Automotive Development Policy is being reviewed to include electric vehicles, signaling readiness for large-scale EV investment.
“Whatever investment you make in Ghana is protected. No individual can arbitrarily interfere with your business. We believe in the rule of law, and our courts work effectively to ensure fairness,” Ahi said.
The partnership positions Ghana as a potential EV manufacturing hub in sub-Saharan Africa, complementing its strategy to attract sustainable investments and expand local value addition in the automotive sector.
