Wahu launches Hero App to support Ghana’s electric vehicle users

By Buertey Francis BORYOR

Wahu Mobility has launched a new digital platform to support electric vehicle (EV) users in Ghana, describing it as Africa’s first all-in-one companion for EV ownership.

The launch, held at the British High Commissioner’s residence in Accra on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, brought together key stakeholders in transport, energy, technology, and policy.

Valerie Labi, co-founder of Wahu, said the Hero App was designed to serve everyday transport workers- such as motor riders, taxi drivers, and logistics couriers- who have chosen to shift from petrol-powered vehicles to electric ones, despite the difficult road and market conditions.

“Our heroes are our customers. They have said no to petrol and yes to electric. They brave potholes, broken traffic lights, and unsafe roads, yet they keep going. This app is designed to support them,” Valerie said.

According to her, the company designs electric vehicles suited to African conditions and now, with the Hero App, offers a digital platform that allows customers to purchase EVs, select payment plans, find charging stations, buy spare parts, and receive support throughout their ownership journey. The app also rewards users with loyalty points and creates a digital connection between customers, service providers, and financial institutions.

She said over 3,000 people have already downloaded the beta version, making it one of the largest digital platforms for mobility entrepreneurs on the continent. In addition, over 500 jobs have been created this year alone across the company’s value chain- from assembly to maintenance and customer support.

Valerie explained that the app is one part of a broader vision to scale electric mobility in Africa. She outlined four key pillars: manufacturing vehicles locally, making ownership accessible, creating employment, and delivering a seamless, tech-powered ownership experience.

She stressed that Africa is not just ready for e-mobility- it is already happening. She said the conversation should no longer be about whether the continent is prepared, but rather about identifying and removing the key barriers preventing growth.

“We must stop asking if Africa is ready for electric mobility. It is already happening. The real question is: what is stopping it from growing- and how can we work together to remove those barriers?” she questioned.

Furthermore, she urged partnerships across sectors- including financiers, spare parts dealers, regulators, energy providers, and other manufacturers- to create an open, integrated ecosystem.

She called on financiers to go beyond traditional collateral-based lending and use data to unlock credit for underserved groups. She also encouraged policymakers to act faster in creating tax incentives and forward-thinking regulations.

A speech read on behalf of the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam George, welcomed the launch of the Hero App as a sign that the country is ready to embrace smart, green, and inclusive mobility solutions.

“The launch of this platform is more than a product unveiling. It signals Ghana’s readiness to embrace a cleaner, more intelligent future in mobility,” the Minister’s representative said.

The Minister noted that the Ministry has now been renamed to reflect a broader innovation agenda, and a dedicated directorate for innovation has been created to support startups like Wahu.

He appealed to development partners, academia, and the private sector to help build capacity within the public sector to support the country’s innovation ecosystem.

“Electric mobility, when combined with digital infrastructure, offers a real solution to congestion, pollution, and high fuel costs. This app is not just about transport. It is about empowerment, jobs, and sustainable growth,” he said.

Stakeholders from the Energy Commission, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, Mastercard Foundation, and private sector groups attended the launch, reinforcing the need for multi-sector collaboration to build the country’s electric mobility future.

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