Laos Smart Mobile Energy Storage Charging Pile

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.

What are e-mobility targets in Lao PDR?

” (DFI1) Positively, Lao PDR-based interviewees were able to refer to policy documents that contain e-mobility targets (in particular, the fleet and charging station targets build on the previously cited targets in Table 1 ): “ to achieve 14% of EVs in the country’s vehicle fleet and 500 charging stations nationwide by 2030 ” (NG5).

Is Lao PDR a good country for e-mobility?

On the other hand, Lao PDR has a high potential for renewable energy generation, especially for hydropower, which can enable an affordable transition to e-mobility. The country has set targets to achieve 30% renewables in primary energy supply and a 98% electrification rate by 2025 .

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 .

How to ensure e-mobility transition in Laos?

” (DFI1) Lao PDR-based interviewees expressed similar points, that “ to ensure the secure and effective operation of charging stations and vehicles [...] international standards must be met ” (A1). Upgrade electricity grids and communications infrastructure in parallel to facilitate e-mobility transition.

Are electric bus trials in Lao PDR a positive outcome?

One of the Lao PDR-based interviewees referred to an electric bus trial in Vientiane, Lao PDR, under the cooperation between the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Lao PDR, and the Ministry of Ecology, China isexemplifying the positive outcomes associated with international co-operation in the expansion of new sectors.