Analysis: Skepticism, higher prices drag government’s effort to encourage use of EVs in Ethiopia, as a new directive set to tackle infrastructure issues
The batteries can be charged at home or at charging stations with two charging preferences. “Electric charging stations are still in early development stages in Ethiopia. You might end up stuck in places with no electric charging stations” he noted. Yet, there is another significant factor impacting government’s intent to expand the use of electric cars, prices. In Addis Abeba, Volkswagen ID.4 SUV 2022 model currently costs 5.7 million ETB ($106,000) threefold its price in Dubai, which is about $35,000.
Source: Ethiopian News December 16, 2022 13:34 UTC
