Ethio Telecom Expands Its EV Charging Network with the Launch of a Third Super-Fast Smart Station in Addis Ababa - CleanTechnica

Ethio Telecom has launched its third super-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Addis Ababa, expanding its network to accommodate up to 16 vehicles simultaneously at this new station and a total capacity of 48 vehicles across all its Fast Charging Hubs. This expansion supports Ethiopia’s rapid EV adoption, driven by the government’s pioneering ban on importing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, including semi knocked down (SKD) and completely knocked down (CKD) kits, with no exemptions even for diplomats. As a result, EV registrations surged from 7,000 in 2022 to an expected 115,000 by 2025, with over 60% of new vehicle registrations in 2024 being electric, according to Ethiopia’s E-Mobility Strategy and Implementation Plan 2025–2030. The growth of Ethiopia’s EV market is underpinned by the country’s predominantly renewable energy-powered electricity grid, including the recently completed 5,150 MW Grand Ethiopian Renaissance