We’re told electric vehicles are cheaper to operate, cleaner, and could reduce Africa’s dependence on imported petroleum. But if the case for EVs is so strong, why haven’t we all switched? NOW AVAILABLE ON PATREON On this episode of The Long Form Podcast, I sit down with Jones Kizihira (@joneskizihira), Managing Director of BasiGo Rwanda (@BasiGoRwanda), to look beyond the EV hype and ask what an electric future would really mean for Africa. We discuss: 🔋 What happens when EV batteries get old? 💰 Are EVs actually cheaper to own and operate? 🔌 Can our infrastructure support millions of electric vehicles? 🚌 Should Africa electrify existing transport—or rethink it entirely? 🌍 Are we replacing dependence on foreign oil with dependence on foreign batteries and technology? A practical conversation about the economics, infrastructure and realities of Africa’s transition to electric mobility. You can now watch this episode ad-free on Patreon. For just $4/month, you get early access to full episodes before they’re released anywhere else—no interruptions, no waiting, just deeper conversations first. 📺 Watch ad-free on Patreon