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Apr 18, 2026 - From Diesel to Electric: Ethiopia`s Bold Bet on EVs Electric buses glide quietly through Addis Ababa, taxis plug in instead of refuelling, and Ethiopia is betting big on a future without fossil fuels. Powered largely by hydropower from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, the country wants to put half a million electric vehicles on its roads by 2030 — a radical move in one of Africa`s fastest‑growing cities. This report from Addis Ababa follows drivers, passengers, engineers and entrepreneurs as Ethiopia`s EV transition accelerates. The benefits are clear: lower running costs, cleaner air and less dependence on expensive oil imports. But the challenges are just as real — from charging infrastructure and power outages to foreign currency shortages and limited access to electricity. Is Ethiopia showing what electric mobility could look like in emerging markets — or are the obstacles bigger than the ambition? Watch to see what this rapid transition means for the future of transport in Africa. 00:00 – Ethiopia`s electric ambition 00:18 – Driving electric buses in Addis Ababa 00:30 – Powering EVs with hydropower 00:51 – Do EVs really help the climate? 01:11 – Quiet buses in Africa`s fastest‑growing city 01:29 – Passengers react to electric public transport 01:41 – Why Ethiopia is turning away from fossil fuels 02:20 – The affordability challenge of EVs 02:49 – A taxi driver`s switch from fuel to electric 03:09 – The charging infrastructure bottleneck 03:43 – Private charging stations step in 04:14 – Electrifying minibuses and local production 04:44 – Foreign currency shortages and EV factories 05:05 – Can Ethiopia leapfrog to electric mobility? |
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