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I encourage electric vehicles to be imported into the country – the minister

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I encourage the import of electric vehicles – the minister
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Addis Ababa, March 13, 2016 (FBC) Minister of State for Transport and Logistics Bero Hasan stated that various activities are being done to encourage the import of electric vehicles into the country. According to this, the tax paid for fully equipped electric vehicles imported into the country is 15 percent and only 5 percent for those imported partially equipped. He also explained that electric vehicles that are fully assembled in the country are exempted from tax. He mentioned that this is less compared to the tax imposed on petrol-powered vehicles and said that it shows that the government is working to encourage electric vehicles. He stated that work is being done to ensure that there is no shortage of maintenance centers and charging stations. He said that there are currently 60 charging stations in Addis Ababa. In 10 years, it is planned to build 1 thousand 176 charging stations in Addis Ababa and 1 thousand 50 charging stations in regional cities, according to the information of the ministry. He also announced that it is planned to import 439 thousand electric vehicles in 10 years. Based on this, they have stated that the tax that is paid for electric vehicles that are fully installed is 15% and the tax that is imported partially installed is 5%. They have also explained that they are tax free for electric vehicles that are fully installed locally. Citing that this is smaller than the tax levied on petrol powered vehicles and it shows that the government is working to encourage electric vehicles. They have stated that they are working to prevent shortage of repair centers and charging stations. They have stated that there are 60 charging stations in Addis Ababa. Ministry’s information indicates that in 10 years 1,176 charging stations are planned to be built in Addis Ababa and in regional cities. They have also announced that they are planning to bring 439 thousand electric vehicles into the country within 10 years. ·

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