Tanzania, June 12 -- Dar es Salaam. Buyers and suppliers of electric vehicles are set to benefit following the Government's decision to exempt electric mobility products from taxes, a move expected to lower prices and boost adoption across the country.

In addition to the tax relief, the Government has directed public institutions to begin procuring electric vehicles for official use as a way of setting an example to other users.

The announcement was made on June 11, 2026, when Minister for Finance, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, presented the Sh62.3 trillion national budget, which included a range of tax measures aimed at promoting electric mobility.

Following the budget presentation, suppliers and distributors of electric vehicles have...