The Rwandan government has renewed its commitment to promoting electric mobility by extending the zero-rated import duty on electric and hybrid vehicles until the end of the fiscal year 2024/25. This decision, announced by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, aims to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Rwanda first introduced the zero-rated import duty on electric vehicles in April 2021 during a cabinet meeting held on April 15. This initiative was part of a broader strategy to enhance electric mobility in the country, which included various incentives for electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids,…




