Electric Vehicle Adoption and Charging Infrastructure Expansion in Ethiopia

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Ethiopia is rapidly adopting electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce fuel imports and strengthen energy security. The country banned new imports of gas and diesel vehicles in 2024 and has over 115,000 EVs on its roads, accounting for about 8% of the national fleet. Ethiopia is deploying ultra-fast charging hubs in Addis Ababa and plans to scale charging infrastructure nationwide, although challenges remain with last-mile power distribution and frequent blackouts. Additionally, Ethiopia plans to increase the number of electric vehicle assembly plants from 17 to 60 by 2030 to localize production and reduce costs.