{"id":2000115749,"date":"2026-06-15T09:18:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T07:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/?p=2000115749"},"modified":"2026-06-16T12:26:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T10:26:46","slug":"evp-charger-to-expand-rwandas-ev-charging-network-with-55-new-stations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/evp-charger-to-expand-rwandas-ev-charging-network-with-55-new-stations\/","title":{"rendered":"EVP Charger to expand Rwanda\u2019s EV charging network with 55 new stations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The expansion will include 30 charging stations for electric motorcycles and 25 for electric cars, adding to the company\u2019s existing network of about 115 charging points, including 95 motorcycle charging stations and 20 car charging stations already operating nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The move comes as Rwanda continues to position itself among Africa\u2019s leading countries in electric mobility, supported by government incentives and increasing private-sector investment in green transport infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to EVP Charger President Ike Erhabor, the company is focused on extending services to areas that have not yet been fully covered by charging infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have plans to build more charging stations in areas that have not yet been reached, including Huye, Nyagatare, Musanze, Rusizi and other secondary cities. Our goal is to ensure that these stations are completed and operational before the end of this year,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company also plans to establish charging stations at intervals of approximately 50 kilometres for motorcycles and 100 kilometres for cars along major routes, helping to address concerns about charging availability during long-distance travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EVP Charger CEO Tony B. Adesina said the expansion reflects the growing momentum behind electric mobility both in Rwanda and globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEVs are the future. It goes beyond the walls of Rwanda; it has become a global sensation,\u201d Adesina said. \u201cClean mobility is the future because it is affordable, environmentally friendly and has low maintenance costs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the biggest barriers to EV adoption worldwide has been the availability of charging infrastructure. Through its growing network, EVP Charger aims to eliminate what is commonly known as \u201crange anxiety\u201d \u2014 the fear that a vehicle could run out of battery before reaching a charging station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe want every Rwandan who buys an EV to know that charging stations are available wherever they travel across the country,\u201d Adesina said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The expansion aligns with Rwanda\u2019s broader ambitions to develop a low-carbon transport system. Government support has played a key role in the growth of the sector through tax incentives on electric vehicles and charging equipment, favourable electricity tariffs for charging operators and access to land for infrastructure development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adesina praised the enabling environment created by the government, noting that it has encouraged private investment in the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe government has done more than 50 per cent of the work needed for EV operators to succeed,\u201d he said.
Beyond expanding its charging network, EVP Charger is investing in technologies designed to make EV ownership more convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In July 2026, the company plans to launch a mobile application for Android and iOS users. The app will enable customers to locate nearby charging stations, plan journeys and make cashless payments, supporting Rwanda\u2019s drive toward a cashless economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The application will be launched alongside a new \u201cTap & Charge\u201d card that will be issued to both existing and new customers using the company\u2019s charging network. The personalised card is expected to simplify payments and improve the overall charging experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EVP Charger is also opening its electric motorcycle charging technology to other industry players seeking to introduce electric motorcycle fleets without the burden of building their own charging infrastructure. The company says this will help accelerate growth in Rwanda\u2019s e-mobility sector by allowing manufacturers to integrate their battery technologies with EVP Charger\u2019s super-fast charging network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company has additionally launched a \u201cHost a Station\u201d initiative, allowing businesses and property owners to host charging stations on their premises and benefit from the growing green economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have received hundreds of calls across the country from individuals and businesses looking to host charging stations on their property,\u201d Adesina said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company\u2019s charging network is already handling more than 50,000 electric motorcycle charging transactions and over 12,000 electric car charging transactions every month, highlighting the growing uptake of electric mobility among both private users and commercial operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EVP Charger also points to cost savings as one of the major drivers behind the shift to electric vehicles. According to the company, charging an EV can cost significantly less than refuelling a conventional petrol-powered vehicle, while maintenance costs are lower because electric vehicles have fewer moving parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond infrastructure and technology, the company says it remains committed to creating opportunities within the green economy. Around 170 women are currently employed as agents across EVP Charger\u2019s charging stations, assisting customers throughout the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Rwanda\u2019s electric mobility sector continues to grow, EVP Charger believes expanding charging infrastructure will be essential to ensuring EV users can travel with confidence while supporting the country\u2019s environmental and economic goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The growing network of charging stations is designed to support Rwanda\u2019s transition to cleaner and more sustainable transport solutions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Charging stations positioned along key routes will help ensure reliable access to power for electric vehicle users travelling across Rwanda.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The planned infrastructure expansion includes charging stations for both electric motorcycles and electric cars across the country.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The expansion of EV charging infrastructure is expected to improve access to charging services in cities and along major transport corridors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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New charging stations will help electric vehicle users travel longer distances with greater confidence and convenience.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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EVP Charger plans to add 55 new charging stations across Rwanda to support the growing adoption of electric vehicles and motorcycles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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EVP Charger Business Administrator Elina Bamulanje<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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