The global Energy Agency (IEA) reports that Uzbekistan rapidly takes over the electrical vehicle industry.
Global EV IEA study Outlook 2025 notes that the sales of electrical vehicles in Uzbekistan have increased dramatically, making the country a leading user in Central Asia. The study adds that the cost of imported electrical vehicles has fallen almost 3 times in fresh years. The Uzbek State Customs Committee reported earlier this year that the number of imported electrical and hybrid vehicles in 2024 exceeded the number of petrol-powered passenger cars. Data published by the Committee showed that a full of 74,525 passenger cars were brought in last year, with electrical vehicles accounting for 24,095 and hybrids adding 17,480, which accounts for about 55% of the full share.
The Government of Uzbekistan offers a number of incentives to advance the sale of electrical vehicles. Most imported cars areexempt from excise duties, customs duties and vehicle taxes. The government has besides begun efforts to increase home production capacity and increase the number of charging stations.
The study states that China is strengthening its position in the global marketplace for electrical vehicles. Over 17 million electrical cars were sold worldwide in 2024, an increase of about 25% compared to full sales in the erstwhile year. China itself was liable for 11 million vehicles sold, which accounts for almost 2 thirds of the full global sales in 2024. In Uzbekistan, about 85% of electrical vehicles purchased in 2024 were Chinese models. Electrical vehicles produced in China are besides highly acclaimed in another Asian and Latin American markets. "Political support and comparatively inexpensive imports of electrical cars from China have played a key function in expanding sales in any emerging markets for electrical vehicles", the study states.
Source: Eurasianet
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