Leapfrogging to Zero Emission Transport (LEAP)

Africa is at the start of a steep motorisation curve. Increasing numbers of imported internal combustion vehicles are leading to rising oil imports, air pollution and emissions.

Kenya, Senegal and South Africa are keen to promote e-mobility, establish local value chains for electric vehicles and create jobs. The LEAP project accelerates the electrification of vehicle fleets by establishing climate-aware, gender-responsive and regionally harmonised frameworks to enable e-mobility.

By accelerating the transition towards e-mobility, the LEAP project increases the potential for renewable energy in transport. Increasing the share of electric vehicles amid Africa’s rapid motorisation can significantly reduce emissions compared to a surge in conventional vehicle use.

Project Information

Ongoing Regional

Contact: Daniel Bongardt, daniel.bongardt@giz.de

Countries: Kenya, Senegal, South Africa

Duration: 07/2025 – 03/2026

Funder: International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)

Implementation:

  • Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
  • Agora Verkehrswende
  • Africa E-Mobility Alliance (AFEMA)
  • Executive Council for Sustainable Urban Transport (CETUD)
  • Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS)
  • United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Political Partners:

  • Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) – South Africa
  • Ministry of Infrastructure and Land and Air Transport – Senegal
  • Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry – Kenya

Further Links:

Related Publications

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Leapfrogging to Sustainable Transport in Africa

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