In a further sign of deepening economic and industrial ties between Ghana and China, Zonda Tec Ghana Limited, a Ghana-based Chinese automobile assembly and distribution company, has unveiled a new suite of Chinese-manufactured vehicles to the Ghanaian motoring public, bolstering the country’s growing automotive landscape.
At a vibrant launch event held on Feb. 12, 2026, automotive enthusiasts and industry stakeholders gathered in Accra as Zonda Tec introduced a range of Chery sport utility vehicles (SUVs) – including the compact Chery Tiggo 2, the mid-range Tiggo 7 and the flagship Tiggo 9 – alongside the brand’s latest electric models, the iCAUR V23 and iCAUR 03.
Speaking at the ceremony, Yang Yang, Managing Director of Zonda Tec, emphasised the company’s mission to provide high-quality vehicles tailored for Ghana’s roads, reinforcing the strong reputation Chinese automobiles have built among Ghanaian drivers. “Chery is a leading automobile exporter from China, and we want Ghanaian auto lovers to enjoy its unique features,” she said, noting that local customers have increasingly embraced Chinese automotive offerings for their value and durability.
The launch marks the latest milestone in Zonda Tec’s long run of engagement in Ghana. Over recent years, the company has steadily expanded its operations through assembly plants producing heavy-duty trucks and light vehicles and by opening multiple showrooms across the country, helping make Chinese auto brands a familiar presence on Ghana’s highways.
Seth Twum Akwaboah, CEO of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), welcomed the launch as a positive boost for the local automotive sector, expressing optimism that future efforts could expand beyond semi-knocked-down assembly into deeper domestic manufacturing. “We look forward to the day when you will go beyond assembling parts to producing some locally right here in Ghana,” he said, aligning the initiative with Ghana’s broader 24-hour economy policy aimed at catalysing industrial growth.
Zonda’s footprint in Ghana already resonates beyond sales. In late 2025, the company’s distribution of Great Wall Motor SUVs and motorbike models – accompanied by upgrades to the Dzorwulu showroom – drew praise from Ghana’s Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Minister, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, for creating jobs and advancing local technical skills.
The inclusion of Chery’s iCAUR electric vehicles reflects a growing global pivot toward electrification – a trend taking shape across Africa’s auto market. While Chinese automakers are expanding EV access continent-wide, with new energy vehicles already launched in South Africa and other markets, local initiatives in Ghana – such as Solar Taxi’s Chinese-sourced EVs and assembly projects – further signal evolving consumer preferences and policy support for cleaner transportation options.
This automotive push comes within the context of robust Ghana–China relations, where bilateral trade and investment have expanded across sectors. In 2025, trade between the two countries surged to a record $14.1 billion, underpinned by strong Chinese participation in Ghana’s infrastructure, energy, mining, and manufacturing sectors.
Chinese firms have also invested in sustainable mining initiatives and technology, supporting Ghana’s industrial strategy and job creation efforts while reinforcing the two countries’ economic partnership.
Moreover, senior Ghanaian diplomats have highlighted deepening people-to-people exchanges, increasing trade volumes and Chinese direct investment as evidence of a maturing bilateral relationship built on shared development goals. China remains one of Ghana’s largest sources of foreign investment and a key strategic partner in achieving its economic transformation ambitions.
As Zonda Tec’s newly launched Chery lineup begins to hit Ghana’s roads, the event underscores more than product introduction – it highlights a long-term trajectory of industrial collaboration, skills transfer and market diversification between China and Ghana. With plans for further expansion, including potential local parts production and EV ecosystem development, these developments point to a more integrated and dynamic future for Ghana’s automotive industry.
