EV Startups in Africa

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EV market in Africa is still nascent but gaining traction. Local players like Dodai and GOGO are making a mark, but infrastructure and affordability remain challenges. Business leaders see potential but emphasize the need for policy support, investment in charging infrastructure, and accessible pricing for mass adoption.

Cummulative Funding

$5.6M+

Total # of Companies

3

Total Deal Count

4

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

10

List of EV startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Dodai Manufacturing PLC, a Japanese company in Ethiopia, currently assembling and selling electric motorcycles in Addis Ababa.

Series A

$ 4,000,000

2021

2.

GOGO Electric is providing sustainable energy solutions in Uganda.

Funding Round

$ 1,600,000

2017

3.

Kofa is a Ghana-based company specializing in sustainable energy solutions.

Grant

Undisclosed

2021

Dodai

Founded

2021

Overview

Dodai Manufacturing PLC, a Japanese company in Ethiopia, currently assembling and selling electric motorcycles in Addis Ababa.

Last round

Series A

Total raised

$ 4,000,000

Employee

11-50

Founded

2017

Overview

GOGO Electric is providing sustainable energy solutions in Uganda.

Last round

Funding Round

Total raised

$ 1,600,000

Employee

201-500

Kofa

Founded

2021

Overview

Kofa is a Ghana-based company specializing in sustainable energy solutions.

Last round

Grant

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

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