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11 New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Opened in Addis Ababa and Regional Cities

TIKVAH Ethiopia · 4 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
11 New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Opened in Addis Ababa and Regional Cities
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Ethiopian Electric Utility has launched 11 new EV charging stations in Addis Ababa and regional cities, increasing its total stations to 14 and simultaneous charging capacity to 150 vehicles.

  • Ethiopian Electric Utility increased its operational EV charging stations from 3 to 14.
  • Total simultaneous vehicle charging capacity rose from 54 to 150 vehicles.
  • The number of electric vehicles imported into Ethiopia has reached 140,000.
  • New infrastructure adds capacity to accommodate 96 additional vehicles simultaneously across Addis Ababa and regional areas.
  • Eight of the 14 stations are located in Addis Ababa with a total capacity of 114 vehicles.
  • Previously existing stations are located at Kotebe, Piazza, and the Industrial Parks Development Corporation.
  • Five new stations in Addis Ababa are located at Jemo 3 Hachalu Square, German Square, near Summit Pepsi Factory, behind Addis Ababa Convention Center, and past Goro Cambridge School.
  • Six new regional stations are located in Bishoftu with two stations, Mojo, Adama, Batu, and Hawassa.
  • All stations operate 24 hours a day and feature a three-tier tariff system based on energy demand.
  • Off-peak charging from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM costs 14.85 Birr per kWh.
  • Standard working hours charging from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM costs 16.57 Birr per kWh.
  • Peak demand hours charging from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM costs 18.28 Birr per kWh.
  • Future expansion is planned in two phases covering Mekelle, Bahir Dar, Gondar, Jimma, Dire Dawa, Jijiga, Arba Minch, Chiro, Debre Berhan, Ambo, Nekemte, Wolaita Sodo, Hossana, and Welkite.
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