Why EVs are gaining ground in Africa
MIT Technology Review
by Casey CrownhartFebruary 12, 2026
EVs are getting cheaper and more common all over the world. But the technology still faces major challenges in some markets, including many countries in Africa. Some regions across the continent still have limited grid and charging infrastructure, and those that do have widespread electricity access sometimes face reliability issues—a problem for EV owners, who…
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Originally published on MIT Technology Review on 2/12/2026