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How many electric cars are there in Laos?

The current state of the EV market in Laos is nascent. Local media reported in February 2023 that the Department for Energy and Mines has stated that there are 3201 private electric vehicles in the country, comprising 1428 cars and 1773 motorcycles .

Can EVs be used in Laos?

Meanwhile, Laos has great potential for electricity production, thus, promoting the adoption of EVs nationwide is the right direction to take advantage of internal resources as well as to ensure the trade balance. Currently, the use of EVs in Laos still faces many obstacles such as EV manufacturing or assembling factories in Laos are limited.

Can e-mobility support low-carbon growth in Lao PDR?

By bringing their views together, the stakeholder interviews were analysed to support a set of 19 recommendations to international organisations, national governments, financial institutions and the private sector, in fostering e-mobility and renewable energy integration in Lao PDR to support low-carbon growth in the region.

Why is e-mobility important in Lao PDR?

E-mobility and renewable energy integration in Lao PDR Due to the rapid GDP growth in Lao PDR in recent years, energy demand has significantly increased. To meet this growing demand, fossil fuel imports grew by 6.5% annually, with 96% being consumed in the transport sector .

Why are EVs important in Lao PDR?

Moreover, due to the temporal fluctuation of hydropower generation and other renewable electricity generation in Lao PDR, EVs can play a role in storing electricity, balancing grids, and providing domestic power demand to consume excessive power generated .

Does electrifying transport affect GDP in Lao PDR?

A previous forecast study has found that compared to business as usual in the transport sector, electrifying transport in Lao PDR is likely to induce significant GDP loss in the short term due to its higher cost, although the effect on GDP loss is likely to decrease in the long run .