Ethiopia bans import of private gas-powered cars, but switching to electric is rocky road

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Bobb

Ethiopia bans import of private gas-powered cars, but switching to electric is rocky road

As fuel prices rose sharply in Ethiopia earlier this year, Dereje Hailu decided to buy an electric car. This is consistent with the government’s new efforts to phase out gas-powered vehicles. But months later, he wonders if it was the right decision.

As fuel prices rose sharply in Ethiopia earlier this year, Dereje Hailu decided to buy an electric car. This is consistent with the government’s new efforts to phase out gas-powered vehicles. But months later, he wonders if it was the right decision.