Burkina Faso Launches Its First Locally Made Electric Car
Revolutionizing Mobility: ITAOUA EV Boasts a 330km Range with Just a 30-Minute Charge
- Designed and manufactured by Burkinabe experts
- Travels 330km on a single 30-minute charge
- Burkina Faso joins the continent’s growing electric vehicle market
Burkina Faso has taken a bold step into the electric vehicle market with the launch of ITAOUA, the country’s first 100% locally manufactured electric car.
Developed by Burkinabe engineers in a state-of-the-art facility in Ouaga 2000, this breakthrough signals a new era in the nation’s automotive industry.
Boasting a 330km range on just a 30-minute charge, ITAOUA stands as a competitive player in Africa’s growing EV sector.
This milestone not only showcases Burkina Faso’s engineering capabilities but also strengthens its role in the global shift towards sustainable mobility.
The launch aligns with Africa’s rising EV adoption, with the industry expected to hit $25.4 billion by 2029, as per Mordor Intelligence. Other African nations, including Botswana, South Africa, Morocco, and Ghana, are also making significant strides in electric mobility.
