President approved the agreement to establish the production of hybrid and electric cars in Uzbekistan jointly with China’s BYD. The plan aims for 50,000 units by 2024 and 500,000 in the future through a complete knock-down (CKD) approach. The expected investments amount to $160 million.
BYD, which in collaboration with Uzavtosanoat initiated the assembly of hybrid and electric vehicles in Uzbekistan, asked the government to limit the “disordered” influx of electric cars. The company cited concerns that imported models are not suitable for the local climate and road conditions.
It is necessary to provide the population with convenient and cheap public transportation to eliminate traffic jams, prevent air pollution and protect the environment, MP Alisher Kadirov stated. He believes the purchase of a private car should be affordable, while its maintenance should be costly.
Khokim of Tashkent Region Zoyir Mirzayev allocated 1.3 billion soums to purchase cars for his deputies and khokim of Yukorichirchik district. The necessity to replace the cars explained as “exceeded service life of five years,” which contradicts the procurement rules.
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