Marathon Motors Engineering Plc has inaugurated Ethiopia’s first electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Addis Ababa as well as new EV models.
The Company has opened the first EV charging station where drivers could power their EVs fully within 15 minutes and drive upto 300 kilometres, Ethiopian Monitor reported.
On the same occasion, the company launched the newly established assembly line for additional EV models named ‘Hyundai KONA’ and ‘Hyundai Ayonk’.
Its officials said the investments on the EVs supports the country’s climate resilience and greening ambitions.
Transport and Logistics Minister Dagmawit Moges said on the inaugural ceremony that the ministry is working on incentive packages for EVs & related infrastructure, she said.
“The Ministry of Transport is committed to support the private sector to ensure Green Mobility in Ethiopia. Electric Vehicles are the future of our Country,” she said.
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