BURKINA FASO π§π« LAUNCHES ITS FIRST 100% ELECTRIC CAR.
BURKINA FASO π§π« LAUNCHES ITS FIRST 100% ELECTRIC CAR.
Built by Itaou, a Burkinabe car company, the car can travel 330 km on a full charge and takes only 30 minutes to recharge.
It was designed and created by Burkinabe engineers.
While the Electric Vehicle (EV) market in Africa is currently dominated by South Africa, Morocco, and Kenya — Burkina Faso has just rolled out its first electric vehicle brand, ITAOUA, adding a new player to the continent’s growing EV market.
The ITAOUA car is fully electric, uses solar power, and is environmentally friendly. It can travel 330 kilometers after just 30 minutes of charging, making it a standout choice for eco-conscious drivers.
This development is significant because it demonstrates how Burkina Faso is joining the race toward cleaner, more sustainable transportation options across the continent.This year Burkina Faso π§π« unveiled its first locally assembled electric car brand, ITAOUA. It is 100% electric, solar-powered, and can go 330 kilometers after only 30 minutes of charging. The production plant is located in Ouaga 2000, a district in Burkina Faso.
The launch of ITAOUAβs electric car is expected to impact Burkina Fasoβs economy profoundly and generate thousands of jobs.