The Ethiopian government has unveiled plans to expand the country's electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, aiming to install charging stations every 50 to 120 km, according to an official from the Petroleum and Energy Authority of Ethiopia.
ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- The Ethiopian government has unveiled plans to expand the country's electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, aiming to install charging stations every 50 to 120 km, according to an official from the Petroleum and Energy Authority of Ethiopia.
A directive outlining the regulatory framework for EV charging systems has been approved, Bahru Oljra, executive director of energy sector control at the authority, told the state-affiliated Fana Broadcasting Corporation on Friday.
Oljra noted that the directive addresses licensing for charging stations, service tariffs, power supply standards, and security measures. He said that EV charging options remain limited, with most owners relying on home-based charging or privately-run charging stations.
Ethiopia has seen a surge in EV adoption, necessitating a robust charging network to support long-distance travel and reduce range anxiety for EV owners.
According to the Ethiopian Ministry of Transport and Logistics, over 100,000 EVs are currently on the road, and the government aims to increase this number to 500,000 within the next decade, replacing 95 percent of fuel-powered vehicles.
To accelerate the shift to electric mobility, the Ethiopian government imposed a ban on the import of gasoline and diesel vehicles early last year amid a global surge in fuel prices. ■