The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has introduced a commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging tariff for the first time as part of its latest quarterly tariff review, a move aimed at supporting Ghana’s transition to cleaner energy.
The new tariff forms part of the Commission’s second-quarter 2026 electricity and water tariff review, which takes effect from April 1.
Under the new structure, commercial EV charging operators will pay an energy charge of 201.6 Ghana pesewas per kilowatt-hour (kWh) with a monthly service charge of GH¢500, according to the regulator.
PURC said the introduction of the tariff is intended to create a clear pricing framework for businesses operating EV charging stations while encouraging the adoption of electric mobility in Ghana.
“To promote green energy transition, the Commission, for the first time, has introduced a commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) charging tariff,” the Commission said in a statement.
The regulator explained that the tariff review is conducted quarterly to reflect changes in key economic indicators that affect utility service providers.
These include the exchange rate between the Ghana cedi and the US dollar, domestic inflation, electricity generation mix, and the cost of fuel—particularly natural gas used to power thermal plants.
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