Does Kyrgyzstan have a potential for EV deployment?

Whilst a transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is a key part of Kyrgyzstan’s Nationally Determined Contribution to the Paris Agreement, the potential for successful EV deployment in the region is under-researched. To fill this research gap, this paper presents an assessment of the potential for EV deployment in Kyrgyzstan.

How can Kyrgyzstan achieve sustainable transport?

These include awareness creation, government procurement, financial incentives and capacity development. Recent policy changes offer hope for the deployment of EVs in Kyrgyzstan. Nevertheless, avoiding bottlenecks to a sustainable market development and a fast transition to sustainable transport would require additional research.

Will Kyrgyzstan popularise electric vehicles?

According to the representative of the Union, there is a prospect for popularisation of electric vehicles among Kyrgyzstanis. The key factors contributing to it are state support, including tax benefits and subsidies for a purchase of electric vehicles, as well as the development of the charging station infrastructure.

What data does Kyrgyzstan have?

In Kyrgyzstan, the National Statistics Committee publishes data on total imports of vehicles, fuel import and fuel consumption, total turnover from the sale of vehicles in the country, passengers carried by types of transport and the number of traffic accidents.

Is Kyrgyzstan a promising region for road vehicle electrification?

This supports the assertions that, firstly, Kyrgyzstan is a promising region for road vehicle electrification based on the projected running costs of electric vehicles, and, secondly, that the results in this study are applicable to the wider Central Asian region. Fig. 1.

Are electric vehicles a threat to Kyrgyzstan?

According to economist Marat Musuraliev, there is one serious risk posed by the popularisation of electric vehicles in Kyrgyzstan – Kyrgyzstan has been experiencing shortages of electricity since 2020.