Ethiopia has announced a plan to enhance its electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure by establishing charging stations every 50 to 120 km across the country. This initiative is part of efforts to support the growing number of EVs on the road and ensure the smooth transition to electric mobility.
The Petroleum and Energy Authority of Ethiopia has approved a regulatory framework to govern the installation and operation of these charging stations, including licensing, service tariffs, power supply standards, and security measures. According to Bahru Oljra, the authority’s executive director, the current charging options remain limited, with many EV owners depending on home-based chargers or privately operated stations.
With over 100,000 EVs already in use and a goal to increase that number to 500,000 in the next decade, the Ethiopian government is working to replace 95% of fuel-powered vehicles. The transition has been supported by a ban on the import of gasoline and diesel vehicles, implemented early last year in response to global fuel price hikes.