Saturday, April 18, 2026

Name: Sofonias Tekle Debela

2.Education: B.Sc. in Automotive Engineering

3.Company Name: King EV Auto Solution PLC

4.Title: Managing Director and Founder

5. Founded in: 2016

6. What it does: EV maintenance, battery servicing, diagnostics, spare parts supply, and high-tech ICE vehicle repair.

7. HQ: Addis Ababa, Bole Sub-city

8.Start-up Capital: 150,000 birr

9.Current Capital: 300,000 birr

10. Number of employees: 21

11. Reason for Starting the Business: To fill the specialized skill gap in Ethiopia’s shift from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric vehicles (EV).

12. Biggest Perk of Ownership: A well-organized EV and ICE maintenance center featuring certified experts and high-tech diagnostic equipment.

13. Biggest strength: Specialized and Certified Technicians, Performing Higher Value Service, Owning Modern Diagnostic Technology

14. Biggest Challenge: Low customer awareness, spare part availability, and limited access to manufacturer programs.

15. Plan: Triple maintenance capacity (to 1,500 EVs annually), establish charging stations, and launch mobile repair services

16. First Career path: Chief Technician in Jonny Auto-Service

17. Most Interested in Meeting: Diagnos Dan

18. Most admired person: Henry Ford

19. Stress Reducer: Praying

20. Favorite book:  The holy Bible

21. Favorite Pastime: Enjoying with Family 

22. Favorite Destination to travel to: Israel

20.Favorite Automobile: Range Rover 

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