Ethiopia has inaugurated a new electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Addis Ababa as part of a strategic national push toward sustainable transportation, Minister of State for Transport and Logistics Bareo Hassen announced.
The Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) spearheaded the project under the country’s broader renewable energy agenda, according to Fana Media Corporation, a partner of TV BRICS.
“Expanding renewable energy not only supports environmental sustainability but also reinforces our energy sovereignty by reducing dependence on imported oil and foreign exchange expenditures.”— Minister of State Bareo Hassen, Transport & Logistics
Ethiopia currently has approximately 140,000 electric vehicles in operation, with more charging stations under construction across Addis Ababa and several regional cities to meet growing demand, the Minister confirmed.
Experts say the initiative aligns directly with Ethiopia’s green economy strategy, with the country’s accelerating progress in renewable energy and electric mobility signaling a long-term commitment to a sustainable, self-reliant energy future.
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