Kalkidan Yibeltal, a BBC correspondent in Addis Ababa, and Hilina Legesse, Vice President of Dodai, Ethiopia’s first EV manufacturer, delve into Ethiopia's groundbreaking ban on petrol and diesel vehicles. They discuss the surge in electric vehicles amidst challenges like high costs and scant charging infrastructure. The guests highlight the government's ambitious goal to import 500,000 EVs by 2030 and emphasize the economic benefits for urban commuters, particularly gig workers, in a rapidly evolving transportation landscape.