Is Tajikistan boosting imports of electric vehicles?

Tajikistan is boosting imports of electric vehicles and planning domestic production together with Chinese partners, the Tajik Transport Ministry said. “According to the government’s Customs Service, Tajikistan imported 3,316 electric vehicles worth $59 million in 2023.

How many electric vehicles did Tajikistan import in 2023?

“According to the government’s Customs Service, Tajikistan imported 3,316 electric vehicles worth $59 million in 2023. As many as 5,266 electric vehicles worth $76.4 million were exported in the first half of this year, which is 26.7% of the total number of imported vehicles (over 19,700),” the ministry said.

Where are electric buses made in Tajikistan?

An electric bus, assembled at the Dushanbe-based Akia Avesto plant, appeared on the streets of Tajik capital in early December 2021; photo / Asia-Plus. The Government of Tajikistan has instructed relevant ministries to speed up the process of the establishment of production of electric vehicles inside the country.

How much power does Tajikistan have?

According to the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan, from 2015 to 2020, the total capacity of the country’s power plants increased from 1,100 to 6,000 MW. It is expected to reach 10,000 MW by 2030.

Does Tajikistan have an electric transport program for 2023-2027?

Recall, the government adopted the program for development of electric transport in Tajikistan for 2023-2027 on October 31, 2022. The program, in particular, provides for exempting the import of electric transport from payment of taxes and customs duties.

Could electric cars reduce air pollution in Tajikistan?

According to experts, gradually filling the country with electric cars could reduce air pollution. The gradual increase in electricity generation in Tajikistan reportedly allows increasing the number of electricity-powered vehicles in Tajikistan. Tajik officials say this will reduce the country's dependence on oil-exporting countries.