• Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd launched four EV models in Ethiopia

• New flagship GAC JUNTU showroom opened in Addis Ababa

• Showroom spans 2,300 square meters with full 4S sales and after-sales services

• EV rollout aligned with Ethiopia’s green mobility and low-carbon transition policy

• Minister Alemu Sime confirmed push toward national e-mobility shift

• GAC to provide maintenance, spare parts, and trained local technician support

• Vehicles available for sale via JUNTU dealership starting immediately

• Company plans mobile apps for vehicle management in coming years

Why it matters?

GAC’s entry strengthens EV competition and after-sales infrastructure in Ethiopia. It supports government policy on electrification while expanding local service capacity and customer confidence.

• 140,000 electric vehicles currently operating nationwide
• Only 150–200 charging stations installed across Ethiopia
• Ethiopian Electric Utility leads charging infrastructure rollout
• First phase investment estimated at $10 million
• Plan to build 40 charging stations in initial phase
• 32 stations allocated in Addis Ababa, 8 in regional cities
• One charging station construction cost reaches 170 million ETB
• 6 stations built in Addis Ababa, 3 already operational
• 34 additional charging projects under preparation
• 26 sites selected in Addis Ababa, 18 near completion
• Second phase expands to 6 cities including Adama, Hawassa, and Bishoftu
• 2,300 fast charging stations planned over 10 years
• Addis Ababa requires 1,176 fast charging stations alone
• Off-peak tariff set at 14.85 ETB per kWh (10 PM–6 AM)
• Mid-level tariff set at 16.57 ETB per kWh (10 AM–5 PM)
• Peak tariff reaches 18.28 ETB per kWh (6–10 AM, 5–10 PM)

Why it matters?

A gap between 140,000 EVs and fewer than 200 stations signals urgent infrastructure demand. Planned 2,300 stations and structured tariffs open large-scale investment and energy market opportunities.

(Source: Tikvah Ethiopia Telegram Channel)

• EVs exceeded 60 % of new car sales in Ethiopia in 2024, ranking among top global shares. 

• Ethiopia now has ~115,000 electric vehicles on the road of ~1.5 million total fleet. 

• Government banned imports of fossil-fuel private cars in January 2024. 

• EV tariffs cut to 15 % for complete, 5 % for parts, zero for CKD kits. 

• Local EV assembly underway; 9 firms assemble vehicles from SKD kits. 

• China-brand EVs form majority of imports and sales in Ethiopian market. 

• Ethiopia aims for 500,000 EVs by 2030 under national transition targets. 

  
  

Chart source: X -  @AssaadRazzouk

Ethiopia’s automotive market is being reshaped by a fuel-vehicle policy pivot that has accelerated EV adoption, reduced reliance on imported petrol/diesel cars, and spurred duty-driven cost advantages for imported EVs and locally assembled units.

• Nigeria signed MoU with South Korea’s AEDC to establish EV manufacturing plant on Jan 30 2026. 

• Deal signed by Nigeria’s Minister of State for Industry John Enoh and AEDC Chairman Yoon Suk-hun. 

• Project aligned with Nigeria’s National Energy Transition Plan and National Automotive Industry Development Plan. 

• Plant to include EV manufacturing and nationwide charging infrastructure development. 

• Initial focus on vehicle assembly with future expansion to full local production. 

• Facility projected to produce up to 300,000 EVs annually once fully operational. 

• Initiative expected to create about 10,000 direct jobs and additional indirect jobs. 

Why it matters?

The agreement marks a development in African automotive production, creating potential regional manufacturing links and technology transfer. It may influence EV supply chains in Africa.

• Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing’s compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicle factory near completion. 

• Factory expected to rank among world’s largest CNG vehicle facilities by production capacity. 

• Installed capacity to produce up to 3,000 units annually across six vehicle categories. 

• Innoson plans to hire about 2,000 additional workers in 2026. 

• Plant to host technical training programme for young Nigerians. 

• Facility expected to be completed within the next few months. 

• Project highlights Nigeria’s drive into locally manufactured CNG and electric vehicles. 

Why it matters?