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Will Botswana partner with a company to manufacture EVs?

Government intends to partner with a company that will manufacture EVs and related components in Botswana to supply locally manufactured EVs for the local and regional markets.

Which countries produce battery electric vehicles in South Africa?

The Southern African region has significant amounts of important materials and minerals for battery electric vehicle production. Neighboring South Africa has manganese, Zimbabwe has lithium, nickel, and graphite, Zambia has copper, Mozambique has graphite and already has supply arrangement that will provide graphite to Tesla.

What types of vehicles are being used in Botswana's electrification drive?

The Government of Botswana is looking at sedans (private) passenger vehicles, utility vehicles, and public transport (city bus) segments for this electrification drive. More information on this EOI, as well as the full EOI document, may be obtained, or be forwarded either in writing, facsimile, or email from:

How e-mobility industry will benefit Botswana?

The government intends to partner with reputable manufacturers to establish an e-mobility industry in Botswana to achieve socio-economic benefits through local production of an element or elements of the e-mobility value chain. The government would create an enabling environment to achieve the potential benefits.