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The surge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Laos has seen remarkableIn 2023, Laos experienced growth in electric vehicle (EV) sales, totaling 4,631 units, which included 2,592 cars and 2,039 motorbikes.
Despite infrastructure challenges, the Lao government remains committed to promote electric vehicles to alleviate the economic strain of importing petroleum . The Ministry of Industry and Commerce is actively devising plans to handle expired batteries, which are vital for the eco-friendly disposal of electric vehicle components.
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are not new to Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). EV programs of varying formats have been implemented in different cities of the country (often as pilot initiatives) for both public and private use, with mixed success. Some of the recent EV interventions include the following:
Burgeoning EV Market Growth: In 2023, Laos experienced substantial expansion in its EV market, marked by the sale of 4,631 EVs, indicating an increasing inclination towards sustainable transportation options. Nonetheless, the uptick in EV usage is hindered by inadequate infrastructure, exemplified by Laos' possession of merely 41 charging stations.
There are vehicles in the Lao PDR market (primarily cars) that make use of other types of connectors like CHAdeMO and GB/T. Vehicles with these connectors may be allowed but can be made mandatory to have either AC Type 2 or CCS Combo 2 vehicle connectors to ensure the vehicles can be charged at any public charging station in the future.
This GGGI Technical Report on “Supporting Policy and Technical Standards Development for Electric Vehicles in Lao PDR” aims to provide recommendations and help set up a robust regulatory framework for EVs, as well as anticipate and address the potential negative impacts on fiscal revenues due to reduced taxes on fossil fuels.
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