Senegal EV charging stations: a creating market in 2026
To support EV growth, charging infrastructure is critical. At start 2024: 3 public stations in Dakar. End 2026: ~80-120 public stations + ~500-1,200 installed home stations.
2026 station installation market: ~1.5-3 billion FCFA / year.
ChargePro Dakar, founded late 2023, contacted me in May 2024. 35 stations installed. Fourteen months later: 280 stations (×8), 150 M FCFA revenue. Here is the mechanism.
H2: Site + configurator + offerings
Online configurator: use (home / pro / public), power (3.7 kW / 7 kW / 11 kW / 22 kW / fast DC 50+ kW), installation price, warranties.
2026 charging station catalog.
- 7 kW home station (Wallbox, Schneider, Webasto): 380-680 KFCFA equipment + 220-450 KFCFA installation
- 11 kW premium home: 580-950 KFCFA + 280-580 KFCFA installation
- 22 kW commerce/parking: 1.2-2.5 M FCFA + 480-850 KFCFA installation
- 50 kW fast DC: 8-18 M FCFA + 2-5 M FCFA installation
- 150 kW ultra-fast DC: 18-45 M FCFA + 4-12 M FCFA installation
H2: Installer investments
| Item | Upfront | Monthly recurring |
|---|---|---|
| Site + configurator | 4,500,000 to 7,500,000 FCFA | 200,000 FCFA |
| Various-power station stock | 25,000,000 FCFA | 12,000,000 FCFA |
| 4 IRVE-certified electricians | 400,000 FCFA recruitment | 2,800,000 to 4,000,000 FCFA |
| 2 salespeople | 200,000 FCFA recruitment | 1,100,000 FCFA |
| 2 equipped vehicles | 16,000,000 FCFA | 850,000 FCFA |
| IRVE team certifications | 4,500,000 FCFA | — |
| Meta Ads + Google Ads | — | 380,000 FCFA |
Upfront investment: 50-60 M FCFA. Monthly recurring: 17-19 M FCFA. For 280 stations × 850 KFCFA average basket = 238 M FCFA. Net margin 20-28% = 48-66 M FCFA / year.
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Home: standard outlet or wallbox?
220V standard outlet (2.3 kW): slow charging 18-30h. 7 kW wallbox: 5-8h charging. 11 kW wallbox (three-phase): 3-5h charging. 22 kW wallbox: 1.5-3h charging. For daily use: 7 kW wallbox ideal.
Home installation: how long?
Half day to 1 day by complexity (Sénélec meter to upgrade if > 7 kW + wiring). Includes: prior visit, wiring, wallbox installation, commissioning, usage training.
Public station vs home charging cost?
Home (Sénélec rate): ~85-145 FCFA / kWh = 4-7 KFCFA for full Atto 3 charge (50 kWh). Public station (with operator margin): 280-450 FCFA / kWh = 14-22 KFCFA for same charge. Home 3-4x cheaper.
Smart connected station?
Advantages: consumption tracking, integrated payment (for public/shared stations), Sénélec off-peak rate scheduling, solar integration (cf pair 1). 30-50% surcharge vs basic station.
Mandatory IRVE certification?
To install stations > 3.7 kW: yes, IRVE (Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure) certification mandatory. 5-day training + exam.
Let's talk about your case
If you want to launch EV charging station installation activity in Dakar, we can design the site and strategy. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
