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ADDIS ABABA, November 3 2026 Ethiopia has inaugurated 11 electric vehicle fast-charging stations across six cities, expanding infrastructure capable of charging up to 96 vehicles simultaneously, the state-run Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) reported on Sunday.
The stations, established by the Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU), are located in Addis Ababa, Bishoftu, Mojo, Adama, Batu and Hawassa. Five of the facilities are in the capital, Addis Ababa.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, EEU Chief Executive Officer Getu Geremew said opening 11 charging stations in a single day marked a significant milestone for the utility.
One of the newly opened facilities, located along Hachalu Road in Addis Ababa, was built in collaboration with the city administration and can accommodate nearly 12 vehicles at a time, Geremew said.
He added that the utility planned to increase the number of charging stations in Addis Ababa and its surroundings fivefold over the next year, while extending services to other regional cities, including Dire Dawa, Mekelle, Bahir Dar, Gondar, Jijiga, Jimma and Arba Minch.
The utility has developed capacity to charge up to 150 electric vehicles simultaneously across its infrastructure, Geremew said, adding that further expansion would support clean energy use, reduce air pollution and lower dependence on conventional fuels.
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Bishoftu Mayor Alemayehu Assefa said the new charging facilities would support tourism and green development by making it easier for electric vehicle users to access charging services.
He said the city administration would cooperate in providing sites and facilitating the establishment of additional charging stations in Bishoftu and surrounding areas.
Ethiopia's expansion of electric vehicle infrastructure is part of a broader strategy to promote electric mobility, reduce petroleum imports and make greater use of renewable energy resources.
In January 2024, the government banned imports of gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles as part of efforts to accelerate the adoption of electric transport and reduce fuel import costs.
The government subsequently introduced its National E-Mobility Strategy and Implementation Plan for 2025-2030, which outlines measures to expand charging infrastructure, promote electric public transport and encourage domestic vehicle production.
The strategy targets the establishment of more than 2,200 charging centres across Addis Ababa and regional areas by 2030.