How China is Driving EV Adoption in Africa

[@chinaglobalsouth]

Find out more about this here - chinaglobalsouth.com/analysis/africas-ev-adoption-accelerates-with-chinese-partnerships/

[@kishaniramsey5913]

I was in Kenya during July and was duly impressed that EV buses were being used for its public transport. This adoption is even faster than Asean countries.

[@Hakeenah]

That's an interesting perspective. I thought that ASEAN countries would adopt Chinese tech much faster due to proximity and affordability. This means that they can learn a thing or two from African countries.

[@carkawalakhatulistiwa]

​​@@Hakeenah Japanese company has a strong brand in Southeast Asia. With factories all over Southeast Asia. With a well-established supply. And high import costs for and lower labor costs from China. Japanese brand cars can compete on price with Chinese EVs. In fact, Chinese companies must first build factories in Southeast Asian countries in order to capture this market from Japan.

[@joethao2161]

Wow... let's go Africa!!!

[@Hakeenah]

Kabisa!

[@chongyeeyap9586]

Greetings from Australia. A very interesting discussion; and I am very happy that the good intentions of my motherland has been appreciated by Africans. China is about doing business (win... win interaction.); build up a country and treat our partners with equality and good and honest intention , you win the co-operation and support of your market. Honesty and sincerity is the solid foundation to achieve success. China is the only country in history that grew rich without ROBBING 3rd world colonies. On the 22nd Oct., 2024 the BRICS led by Russia and China will reduce the predatory power of the western world . This will be the day remembered in history when all nations will be equal; A NEW WORLD ORDER !

[@GarethPearce-k2z]

OH what absolute rubbish! China has stolen so much intellectual propoerty from the west, what you say is laughable. Your entire high speed railway system is based on stolen intellectual propoerty from Siemens! WOW you make me laugh so much. The reputation for Chinese honesty is deeply negative, nobody wants to do business with you because you have no respect at all! Those who do are desperate!

[@tkam9]

Battery swap is the way to go. Only take less than 3 minutes and also no battery degradation. NIO is the luxury Chinese EV company that does that efficiently. NIO is already selling in Europe and Middle East. Hopefully in time they will sell in Africa. Next year NIO will launch the lower price mass market brand called Firefly which will be the export model. Hopefully Africa will get the benefit to drive this affordable model in the price range of USD$15K to $25K.

[@Hakeenah]

Thnaks for the heads up on NIO! BYD just launched in Kenya last week and apart from what is happening with local assembly, more Chinese brands are setting up shop locally which will definitely increase competition. The problem with importing to Kenya for instance is that taxation almost doubles the vehicle prices which leads to them being priced beyond what the masses can afford. This remains a challenge for many people.

[@karolmsaki9855]

Nice explanation br, this technology Africa will grab it, since Uganda are already having

[@Hakeenah]

Looking forward to visiting Uganda soon to see what's up in the EV sector.

[@aliyap4580]

The actual world in Africa and Asia is still lagging behind, particularly in the Philippines, which has imported war attitudes. 😁

[@Hakeenah]

Then there are some lessons they can learn from #Kenya and other African countries like #Rwanda.

[@davidmoyowambuya6733]

United Africa 2034, this was one of the inspiring videos I've watched this year thank you very much Denise for your time ,let's go Africa

[@Hakeenah]

A United Africa remains elusive but the e-mobility players are doing revolutionary stuff despite the limitations. Thriving under these circumstances shows you the potential and I think we'll get there at some point.

[@keshi5541]

United Africa won't happen

[@Hakeenah]

@@keshi5541 But we should also not forget that the West African confederation of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger could be what Africa needed. Most leaders are now jittery over the situation.

[@MikePutin-cb8lb]

Chinese EVS vehicles will completely sale good in Africa..

[@Hakeenah]

They already are. The only problem is the taxation in the different countries like Kenya where the costs more than double when it's added up.

[@chuekaothao6329]

It'll be nice for Africa and China to set standardization in many area all across africa to facilitate ease of use and efficiency between one African country to another African country.

[@Hakeenah]

Absolutely. It's interesting that standardization varies between member countries even in regions like the EAC or SADC. Once these countries come together, they'll become unstoppable.

[@cannonfodder4376]

A fantastic interview, guys.

[@Hakeenah]

Thank you so much Cannon!

[@teedee6176]

This should be interesting. You have to jump through hoops just to charge a smartphone in most of those countries. And *Fire Service* infrastructure? Fill up buckets and form a human chain.

[@Hakeenah]

Which countres are you talking about?

[@drew_km]

i dont agree with the notion of lack of charging infrastructure. most homes in Africa have parking and home charging is easy unlike in these developed countries where there is very limited home charging thus the need of large public charging infrastrure.

[@Hakeenah]

Most of the Chinese EVs come with a charger to use at home in addition to the fast chargers which are mostly commercial. Vehicle owners are charging theirs at home and also to increase capacity, they're installing solar systems to supplement the expensive grid electricity. Some of the lessons from Africa to the rest of the world @drew_km.

[@samtat5873]

Oh pls don't look down African by now ok. If they allow the Chinese EV in Africa which most African their house doesn't have charging for it.

[@Hakeenah]

@@samtat5873 I don't think you understand Kenya so maybe commenting from an uninformed position. The people who can afford these vehicles have more than enough to not be bothered by a lack of a charger at home. They can have them installed as soon as they buy these EVs. I'll provide a tour of these homes at some point.