In August 2024, Ethiopia passed groundbreaking legislation restricting the importation of gasoline and diesel vehicles. From now on, only electric vehicles are allowed to enter the country.
Subsidies to replace old vehicles with new electric vehicles (EVs) have been extended until 2026 with the goal of discouraging the use of vehicles older than 10 years old, reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality. Subsidies vary, depending on the type of vehicle and where.
The charging infrastructure becomes the competitive advantage to VinFast, the major EV producer in Vietnam, also the only locally owned group for producing electric cars, which has gradually reached 150,000 charging ports nationwide at charging stations on national highways .
Around 25,000 charging points are currently available for them, at which a good 300 megawatt hours (MWh) are charged every day. The majority of charging points are private.
Charging an electric car in Zambia is becoming easier, but challenges remain. Here's the current situation: Growth in EV Adoption: EV registrations in Zambia grew by 334% from 2024 to mid-2025, reaching 269 vehicles.
Charging an electric car in Dakar remains a challenging experience due to limited infrastructure, inconsistent pricing, and unreliable power supply. Here's a quick breakdown of the key issues and progress:.
Where can I currently find BEL's EV charging stations? BEL's Pilot program for EV Charging includes 12 charging stations to be strategically located in the central corridor of the country in the first instance.
Modern electric vehicles now typically offer a driving range of between 200 and 500 kilometres, with some premium models exceeding 500 kilometres. Prices are also becoming increasingly competitive.