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AEW2025 Webinar 1 – Key Insights & FAQs

Thursday, 27 February 2025 | Exploring Carbon Credits and Clean Transport for...

Thursday, 27 February 2025

Article 6 and E-Mobility: Carbon Credits for Africa’s Clean Transport Future

Key Insights from the Discussion
  1. Carbon Markets Unlock Finance for E-Mobility 
  • Article 6 of the Paris Agreement enables international collaboration to finance zero emission transport through carbon credit trading. 
  • Revenue from ITMOs (Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes) can  bridge the cost gap for EV adoption. 
  1. Africa’s Leadership in E-Mobility 
  • Ethiopia’s ban on ICE vehicle imports signals a bold step in clean transport. African governments are developing policies and incentives to support EV  adoption. 
  1. Carbon Finance Can Reduce EV Costs 
  • Carbon credits won’t fully cover upfront EV costs but can offset operational  expenses and accelerate investments
  • Fleet operators, manufacturers, and charging infrastructure providers can all benefit from carbon markets. 
  1. Data & Digital MRV Ensure Transparency 
  • Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) is critical for credibility in carbon  markets. 
  • Digital tools help track vehicle usage and emissions reductions in real time,  increasing investor confidence. 
  1. Additionality & Market Timing Are Key 
  • Carbon projects must prove additionality—i.e., EV adoption wouldn’t happen  without carbon finance.
  • The window for securing Article 6 credits is closing fast—early adoption is crucial.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How do carbon credits help finance e-mobility projects? 

➡ By selling verified emission reductions, EV operators and infrastructure developers generate revenue that can be reinvested in expansion. 

2.  Who can participate in carbon market programs? 

➡ EV manufacturers, fleet operators, charge point operators, financial institutions, and  leasing companies can all engage in Article 6 programs. 

3. What types of e-mobility projects qualify? 

➡ Electric buses, trucks, two & three-wheelers, marine transport, and charging  infrastructure can generate carbon credits, depending on country regulations. 

4. How long does it take to start receiving carbon credit revenue? 

Typically, 2 years from project registration, as verification is needed before payments are  issued. 

5. What are the biggest challenges in using carbon finance for e-mobility?

➡ Regulatory uncertainty, MRV complexity, and project financing delays. Partnering  with experienced developers can help navigate these hurdles. 

6. What’s Next? 

Africa E-Mobility Week 2025 (AEW2025) will continue this conversation at our in person event in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (16-18 Sept 2025). Join us! 

Register your interest: https://africaemobilityweek.org/ 

For more info, contact: Lisa Amenya | Chief Convenor, AEW2025 (lisa.amenya@africaema.org)

Charging Forward – Accelerating E-Mobility Adoption in Africa

The African EV Landscape is rapidly changing with increasing adoption of solutions across the African continent. 

The largest meeting for the African e-mobility industry brought together a number of African and global parties to discuss the challenges and opportunities in this moving space.