News InfrastructuresEthiopia rolling out nationwide EV charging network, EEU saysFirst phase includes 40 stations, mainly in Addis AbabaPlan supports rapid EV growth, aims cut fuel imports and emissionsEthiopia’s state-owned Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) is rolling out a national network of electric vehicle charging stations as part of a government strategy to accelerate the shift to low-emission transport. According to the Ministry of Transport, the country’s electric vehicle fleet has grown from zero to more than 140,000 units in three to four years. To support that growth, 2,300 charging points are planned nationwide, including about 1,176 in Addis Ababa. The policy is backed by a program to import more than 439,000 electric vehicles, supported by tax incentives. In this context, the EEU initiative also aims to develop an energy system that can support electric transport, while encouraging investment from both the public and private sectors.

Source: Ethiopian News April 10, 2026 18:51 UTC