• 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.

• 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.