Ethiopia's push for electric vehicles is a key part of its climate strategy, according to Robert Lisinge, director of the technology division at UNECA. He said the country's e-mobility plan will cut carbon dioxide emissions from transport while reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels. Ethiopia generates most of its electricity from hydropower, which means EVs can run on nearly zero-carbon energy. Lisinge also highlighted a target for 30 percent of new electric vehicles to be manufactured or assembled domestically by 2030. He argued that the African Continental Free Trade Area could help build regional supply chains for batteries and EV components. The strategy ties together emissions reduction, energy security, and industrial development in a way that other African nations may look to replicate.
