Alemu Sime urges GAC Group to establish manufacturing plant in Ethiopia
Proposal raised during GAC Juntu EV showroom launch in Addis Ababa
New facility spans 2,300 sqm; introduces four EV models: AION UT, AION V, HYPTEC HT, HYPTEC HL
Government targets local EV production to support industrialization policy
Initiative aligns with shift to electric mobility and reduced fuel imports
Local manufacturing expected to support technology transfer and job creation
why it matters?
Local EV production could reduce import dependency, support industrial policy, and strengthen Ethiopia’s position in emerging electric mobility markets.