PURC Introduces Ghana’s First Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Tariff

Ghana has introduced its first commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging tariff as part of broader utility pricing reforms, the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced on Friday, March 13, 2026.

Under the new policy, commercial EV charging will cost 201.6 Ghana pesewas (GH¢2.016) per kilowatt-hour, with a monthly service charge of GH¢500. The move marks the first time the country has formally regulated electricity pricing for commercial EV charging services.

The introduction of the EV charging tariff comes alongside reductions in utility costs following PURC’s latest quarterly tariff review.

Effective April 1, 2026, electricity tariffs will decrease by an average of 4.81 percent, while water tariffs will be reduced by 3.06 percent.

Residential electricity consumers will experience varying reductions depending on usage levels. Low-consumption households will see a 1.66 percent reduction, while high-consuming non-residential users will benefit from a 3.63 percent cut.

Medium- and high-voltage commercial and industrial customers are expected to enjoy even larger reductions, with tariffs dropping by up to 15.43 percent.

Water consumers will also benefit from the adjustments. Lifeline residential users consuming 0–5 cubic meters will see tariffs drop from GH¢612.25 to GH¢593.49 per cubic meter, with similar downward adjustments applied across commercial, industrial and bottled water categories.

PURC explained that the tariff adjustments were influenced by changes in key economic indicators including the Ghana cedi–US dollar exchange rate, inflation levels, natural gas prices, and the electricity generation mix.

According to the Commission, the quarterly review system is designed to balance consumer protection with the financial sustainability of utility providers.

“The quarterly review ensures that tariffs remain fair for consumers while supporting the operational needs of service providers,” said Shafic Suleman.