Ghana’s E-Bike Industry Gains Momentum as Wahu Mobility Attracts Green Investments
Ghana’s drive towards net zero emissions is gaining traction as Sustainable Energy for All, the United Nations in Ghana, and the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) showcased Wahu Mobility — the country’s first electric bicycle manufacturer, as a beacon of clean transport innovation.
At a high-level visit to the Wahu facility, government officials, UN representatives, development partners, and private sector stakeholders witnessed how locally manufactured e-bikes are offering affordable, low-carbon transport solutions while creating new jobs. The initiative aligns with Ghana’s Energy Transition and Investment Plan, which positions electric mobility as a key contributor to reducing transport-related emissions, cutting fossil fuel dependency, and tackling urban congestion.
Wahu Mobility, currently scaling operations to supply electric bikes for delivery services across Ghana and West Africa, is attracting attention as an example of homegrown solutions powering the green economy. “This project demonstrates the practical value of Ghana’s Energy Transition and Investment Plan, the world-class roadmap for the country’s net zero ambitions,” said Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO of Sustainable Energy for All and UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative.
The transition to e-mobility supports multiple Sustainable Development Goals, including clean energy, sustainable cities, and climate action. UN Resident Coordinator, Osama Makkawi Khogali, commended Ghana for its inclusive and climate-smart industrial development, noting the country’s potential as a hub for renewable energy and electric mobility manufacturing.
The visit underscored Ghana’s attractiveness for climate-smart investment, with stakeholders highlighting opportunities in solar PV, battery storage systems, and low-carbon technologies as the nation pursues its 2060 net zero target.
