#Ethiopia: Ministry announces start of electric heavy-duty truck imports
Addis Abeba - Ethiopia Ministry of Transport and Logistics announced that Ethiopia’s transition toward electric mobility has expanded to include heavy-duty trucks, beginning with electric powered heavy-duty trucks entering the country.
According to information released by the Ministry on Sunday, 19 April, electric heavy-duty trucks are now arriving in Ethiopia, “marking a new phase” in the country’s broader electric vehicle transition.
The Ministry said the latest development builds on earlier policy measures that prioritized the import of electric passenger vehicles. Following a recent policy adjustment, the Ministry confirmed that “electric heavy-duty trucks and industrial equipment are now part of the plan,” signaling an expansion of the government’s electrification strategy to the logistics and construction sectors.
The government has been promoting electric mobility as part of efforts to reduce fuel import costs, ease pressure on foreign currency reserves, and advance environmental protection goals.
The Ministry said the introduction of electric heavy-duty trucks is expected to modernize the logistics sector while improving operational efficiency and reducing long-term transport costs.