Does Kyrgyzstan adopt electric vehicles?

We present a study into electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Kyrgyzstan. Interviews with 23 expert stakeholders and over 50,000 car sales are analysed. A total cost of ownership (TCO) model is presented for the Kyrgyz case. Policy recommendations are made on the basis of this study.

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.

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.

Do EVs exist in Kyrgyzstan?

An assessment of the total costs of ownership was also part of the analysis. It has been shown that different types of EVs are already present 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.

Are EVs exempt from import duties in Kyrgyzstan?

The assumptions are stated as follows: EVs in Kyrgyzstan are exempt from import duties. As of 2020, the import duty on vehicles powered purely by battery and electric motor is zero ( Pwc, 2021 ). ICEVs in Kyrgyzstan are subject to an import tariff.