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EVs charged with solar to become cheaper than petrol cars in Africa by 2040 -study

Published 12:23 on January 14, 2026 / Last updated at 12:23 on January 14, 2026 / / EMEA (Africa), Net Zero Transition (Transport & Heating Fuels)

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Battery-electric passenger vehicles powered by off-grid solar systems are set to become cheaper than fossil fuel cars across most of the African continent well before 2040, according to recently published peer-reviewed research.
Battery-electric passenger vehicles powered by off-grid solar systems are set to become cheaper than fossil fuel cars across most of the African continent well before 2040, according to recently published peer-reviewed research.


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