The Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) has inaugurated 11 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across six cities in Ethiopia, marking another step toward promoting a green economy and supporting sustainable national development.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior federal and Oromia Regional State officials, along with invited guests.
Speaking at the event, Ethiopian Electric Utility Chief Executive Officer Engineer Getu Geremew said the institution remains committed to expanding access to its services through modern operational systems and the adoption of new technologies.
The newly inaugurated charging stations are located in Addis Ababa, Bishoftu, Mojo, Batu, Adama, and Hawassa. According to the CEO, the facilities have a combined capacity to provide fast-charging services to up to 96 electric vehicles simultaneously.
Engineer Getu further noted that the Utility is working to expand EV charging infrastructure beyond Addis Ababa and other regional cities, with plans to extend charging networks to border towns, including Djibouti and Moyale.
Bishoftu City Mayor Alemayehu Assefa highlighted the importance of the newly established charging stations in accelerating urban development. He noted that the facilities would significantly contribute to Bishoftu's green development initiatives, particularly as the city continues to grow as a major tourist destination.
With the addition of the 11 newly inaugurated stations to the three previously established in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian Electric Utility now operates a total of 14 EV charging stations. Together, these facilities can accommodate up to 150 electric vehicles simultaneously and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Utility is also preparing to expand its EV charging infrastructure to 14 additional regional cities in two phases.
The first phase will cover Mekelle, Bahir Dar, Gondar, Jijiga, Dire Dawa, Jimma, and Arba Minch. The second phase will extend the network to Chiro, Debre Birhan, Ambo, Nekemte, Wolaita Sodo, Wolkite, and Hosanna.
In addition, the Ethiopian Electric Utility signed agreements with Huawei Ethiopia Technology, China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), and Beijing Forever Technology for the construction of EV charging stations along the Djibouti Corridor.
These developments are expected to strengthen Ethiopia's electric mobility infrastructure, improve access to charging services, and support the country's transition toward cleaner and more sustainable transportation.
