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Is there a demand for electric cars in Africa?

Many countries seem to be for the adoption of electric vehicles. I have noticed that some places do not seem to be making any movement at all. For example, many countries in Africa seem stagnant is there a demand for electric cars in the continent?

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Chanice Boyd · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Though many countries are on the path to zero-emissions transportation, most countries in Africa have yet to see a demand for electric cars from their consumers.
Africa only produces about 3% of global greenhouse emissions. They will likely be among the last to transition from fuel to
electric cars
.
The continent has only shown progress in South Africa which currently has the most advanced electric vehicle market in Africa. With only about 1000 EV sales in the past year, electric cars are not in high demand.
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