Materials with tag «electric vehicles»
Utilization fee for new electric vehicles increased 4 times
The government of Uzbekistan approved an increase of electric vehicle utilization fee from 1 May. It will now range from $3,462 to $6,060, based on vehicle’s manufacture year. The move aims to fund battery disposal infrastructure. Domestic manufacturers are exempted from this fee.
Import of electric and hybrid cars in Uzbekistan surpasses gasoline vehicles for the first time
In 2024, the volume of imported electric and hybrid vehicles in Uzbekistan surpassed gasoline cars for the first time. The average price of an imported electric car decreased almost three times.
Free car eco-stickers, eco-zone entry fines and compensation: Uzbekistan’s new regulations
Eco-stickers for transportation is expected to be required across Uzbekistan, starting from June 1. Most vehicles are to receive free stickers, with new cars and electric vehicles getting green stickers. Compensations and fines are anticipated to regulate entry into eco-zones.
Uzbekistan targets production of 500,000 BYD hybrid and electric cars per year
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 car imports to Uzbekistan might be restricted
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.
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