Ethiopia leads e-mobility with launch of locally manufactured EV components
Date: 2025-10-30
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
Ethiopia
has taken a major step forward in its e-mobility agenda with the official
inauguration of locally manufactured electric vehicle components, marking a
significant milestone in the country’s push toward sustainable transport and
industrial innovation.
The
event, led by Her Excellency Mufariat Kamil, Minister of Labor and Skills,
unveiled key components developed by Ethiopian experts at the National
Technical and Vocational Training Institute (NTVI). These include EV charging
machines, fleet management technologies, electric vehicle body parts, and
industrial electric motors capable of powering utility vehicles and various
equipment.
According to Bareo Hassen, State Minister of Transport and Logistics responsible for EV adoption and green mobility, the achievement represents Ethiopia’s growing capacity to develop indigenous technologies that support the nation’s long-term vision for clean and locally driven industrial growth.
He
emphasized that the development of homegrown EV components is not merely a step
toward technological independence but a statement of Ethiopia’s ambition to
lead Africa’s transition to sustainable mobility. The initiative reflects a
broader government effort to align industrial development with green energy and
job creation, reinforcing Ethiopia’s position as a pioneer in Africa’s
e-mobility transformation.
