KNUST Final-Year Students Convert Petrol Car Into Fully Electric Vehicle, Video
- KNUST students have successfully transformed a petrol car from the VC’s fleet into a functional electric vehicle prototype
- The electric car, named Nyansapɔ, meaning 'wisdom,' showcased the youths' innovation during the 2025 alumni event
- A 14-member student team re-engineered the engine, battery, and controls while preserving its structure and design
A group of innovative final-year students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) received applause after creating an eco-friendly electric car from scrap.
Source: TikTok
The students were said to have turned a traditional petrol-powered vehicle into an electric one. The electric car was given the name 'Nyansapɔ,' a symbol for wisdom.
YEN.com.gh confirms that the electric vehicle was a collaboration between students from the university's Mechanical and Automobile Engineering and Integrated Rural Art and Industry departments.
The car was officially unveiled during the 2025 Tech Alumni Homecoming to applause from faculty, alumni, and industry leaders.
KNUST students build electric vehicle
According to a report, the car used was a petrol-powered vehicle that was formerly part of the Vice Chancellor's official fleet.
The 14-member student team retrofitted the car by replacing its internal combustion engine with an electric motor.
They added a custom battery pack and re-engineered its control systems, preserving the original frame and structure, blending tradition with innovation.
The students had described the project as more than a class assignment but also a way to prove what Ghanaian youth can achieve when given the tools, mentorship, and freedom to innovate.
Watch the innovative moment below:
ATU student builds solar mobile refrigeration system
In a similar story, A student from Accra Technical University (ATU) has earned praise after developing a solar-powered mobile refrigeration system aimed at supporting street vendors who sell yoghurt and ice cream.
The innovative device, built by a student identified as Dairich, uses solar energy and battery storage to keep contents cold under the sun, helping vendors avoid losses due to spoilage.
Source: Twitter
Dairich explained that the project was created with limited resources and is now appealing for government and investor support to help scale and mass-produce the system.
Reactions to KNUST students' electric car
YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who watched the video on X. Some of the comments are below.
GINA said:
"New kantanka. 🥰 Let’s support our own."
Cartaofficial11 wrote:
"Waaa hw3 nti sei na broni design car anka wo b3 to?"
Ellen Darkowaa commented:
"Ghana Universities are making progress, and we will trust the process. I believe in due time we will make it big. ❤ Good job done. 👍"
Devoutguy said:
"No one will buy a car like this in 2025."
Ren wrote:
"Nice job🥰. Don’t listen to discouragement from people. You have done very well. 🥰"
CJ (Creative Joshua) commented:
"This thing can't travel from Santase to Ahodwo. 😂😂😂😂"
Ghanaian man builds helicopter from scrap metal
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that a Ghanaian inventor built a helicopter using scrap materials to address healthcare delivery challenges in remote areas.
The aircraft is designed as a faster alternative to ambulances, reducing travel time to hospitals in hard-to-reach areas, with netizens reacting positively.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
