The Government of Cambodia has announced plans to increase the deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030, targeting 30,000 electric cars, 720,000 electric scooters, and 20,000 three-wheeler EVs. This plan is outlined in the country’s National Policy on the Development of EVs 2024-2030.
Currently, operating an EV costs only USD2.35 for a distance of 100 km, compared to USD8.71 for petrol or diesel vehicles. As of now, Cambodia has registered 1,614 electric cars, 914 electric scooters, and 440 three-wheeler EVs, with 21 EV charging stations available. Additionally, to encourage EV adoption, the government has reduced import duties on EVs by about 50 per cent since 2021, making them more affordable compared to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles.