Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has directed Ministry of Finance officials to begin negotiations with electric vehicle dealers to secure the first batch of electric cars for government officials, replacing traditional fuel vehicles.
The directive came during a meeting on Sunday evening between Madbouly and Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk to review the government’s procedures for transitioning to electric vehicles, aimed at maximising resource efficiency and rationalising traditional fuel consumption.
Madbouly stated that the gradual transition towards using electric vehicles represents a pillar in building a modern and sustainable transport system. The shift aims to strike a balance between driving economic growth and preserving the environment, while enhancing the efficiency of the state’s energy resources.
Cabinet Spokesman Mohamed El-Homosany said the finance minister outlined the government’s strategic objectives to accelerate the transition, primarily focusing on rationalising government expenditure and supporting the shift to clean energy to reduce the import bill for petroleum products.
The plan includes improving the operational efficiency of the government’s vehicle fleet, with the aim of making the state’s administrative apparatus a role model in implementing the green transport strategy, El-Homosany added.
The meeting also reviewed the strategic vision for developing the infrastructure and digital systems required to support the expansion of electric vehicle use in Egypt. Proposals to ensure operational efficiency focus on expanding fast and smart charging stations, classifying vehicles according to their use, and securing digital systems against cyber risks while adhering to global safety standards.
During the meeting, Kouchouk presented a comparative study detailing the expected savings from switching from traditional fuel to electric vehicles, which confirmed that the transition would achieve significant cost reductions.
Concluding the meeting, Madbouly ordered regular follow-ups with relevant ministries to accelerate the transition and overcome any obstacles, ensuring the state meets its targets for rationalising expenditure and improving energy efficiency.
The meeting was also attended by Ahmed Abdel Razek, Permanent Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance; Mohamed Adel, Chairperson of the General Authority for Government Services; and Yehia Ibrahim, Head of the Central Administration for Financial Affairs at the Ministry of Finance.