Government Plans Tax Waivers for Electric Vehicle Importation

Accra: The Government has announced plans to provide import duty exemptions for individuals and entities bringing electric vehicles (E-Vs) into the country. This initiative is part of the broader roadmap for implementing the National Electronic Vehicle Policy framework.According to Ghana News Agency, the announcement was made by Mr. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, the Minister of Transport, in Parliament while responding to an urgent question from Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi. Mr. Nikpe, who is also the MP for Saboba, emphasized that the Ministry of Transport would collaborate with the Ministry of Finance to amend the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act and other relevant legislations to facilitate tax waivers on E-Vs importation.The Minister outlined that the policy implementation will occur in phases. The first phase, set to commence from 2024 and conclude in 2026, involves the installation of solar systems in public buildings and the establishment of charging points for electric vehicles . This move is expected to bolster Ghana's efforts in contributing to global climate resilience and promoting environmental sustainability.Mr. Nikpe also highlighted that the Ministry has already initiated a nationwide sensitization campaign to encourage E-Vs usage. These efforts have included sensitization events at educational institutions across 13 regions, with plans to extend the campaign to the remaining three regions by mid-2026.