Electric charging station for electric vehicles in a mall parking lot
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced new regulatory measures requiring all electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Ghana to obtain approval from the Energy Commission before connecting to the national grid.
The directive comes in the wake of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission approving a dedicated electricity tariff of GH¢2.016 per kilowatt-hour for public EV charging, effective April 1, 2026. The move is seen as a significant step toward formalising Ghana’s emerging electric mobility sector.
Addressing Parliament’s Assurance Committee on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Jinapor clarified the division of responsibilities between sectors, noting that while transport policy falls under the Ministry of Transport, electricity supply and grid stability remain the mandate of the Energy Ministry.
He expressed concern about the growing electricity demand driven by EV adoption, particularly in urban centres, warning that unregulated charging infrastructure could strain the power grid.
To address this, the Minister revealed that a Legislative Instrument has already been developed to enforce strict approval processes for the establishment of EV charging stations.
According to him, prospective operators will need clearance through the Energy Commission to ensure proper planning around grid capacity, charging demand, and tariff structures.
Jinapor stressed that the regulation is essential to prevent localized spikes in electricity consumption and to safeguard infrastructure such as transformers from being overloaded.
He explained that the approval process will enable authorities to assess whether specific areas can support additional charging facilities, including evaluating the type of vehicles to be served and the technical capacity of the grid.
The Minister added that these measures are aimed at ensuring the sustainable integration of electric vehicles into Ghana’s energy system without compromising power reliability.
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