Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli has directed the Finance Ministry to embark on preparations for the government’s first procurement of electric vehicles for officials.
The move is part of a broader strategy aimed at reducing fuel consumption and improving energy efficiency.
During a meeting with Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk and senior ministry officials, on Sunday, Madbouli said the shift toward electric vehicles formed part of Egypt’s efforts to support sustainable development and balance economic growth with environmental considerations.
The government is reviewing plans to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles across state institutions, with a focus on rationalising public spending and reducing reliance on traditional fuels, the premier added during the meeting.
The meeting also discussed proposals to expand fast and smart charging infrastructure nationwide and strengthen the digital systems needed to support wider electric vehicle use, including cybersecurity protections aligned with international safety standards, Cabinet Spokesman Mohamed Al-Homosani said.
The discussions is part of Egypt’s broader push toward sustainable transportation and lower carbon emissions, as authorities seek to position the public sector as a model for green transition policies.
For his part, Finance Minister Kouchouk presented a comparative study examining the impact of replacing conventional vehicles with electric models, though no detailed figures were disclosed, Al-Homosani added.
Madbouli instructed relevant ministries and agencies to speed up implementation procedures and resolve obstacles facing the strategy, while tasking the Finance Ministry with engaging electric vehicle suppliers to secure competitive offers ahead of the planned purchase of an initial fleet for government use.
