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Electric

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd (GAC Group) has introduced two of its electric vehicle (EV) models to the Ethiopian market

May 22, 2025

The company unveiled its AION Y and ES9 models
The Ethiopian government has already banned the production, import, and assembly of gas-powered cars
more than 100,000 EVs are currently on the road across Ethiopia, which aims to have up to 500,000 EVs in the next 10 years
GAC, through its partner Huajian Group, will sell electric vehicles, establish charging infrastructure, and initiate local assembly operations in Ethiopia