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.

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.

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.

Are there any service centres in Bishkek for hybrid vehicles?

Amongst the service centres interviewed, only one company was identified which has staff trained on servicing hybrid vehicles. In late 2021, a local dealership of Tesla has opened doors in Bishkek and is offering services for Tesla models (Teslacenter kg, 2022 ).

Are South Korean EVs coming to Kyrgyzstan in 2022?

In Kyrgyzstan, a statement of interest has been made in 2022 by the industry bodies on the local production of South Korean EVs ( AKIpress, 2022c ). Whilst this acceleration of EV markets in Central Asian countries is promising, the market remains very small as a proportion of total vehicles.