Uzbekistan Tightens Requirements for EV Charging Stations

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy has submitted for public discussion a draft set of measures aimed at developing electric vehicle charging infrastructure and encouraging wider adoption of electric transport in the country.

The document introduces new rules for the placement and operation of charging stations. In particular, land plots for such facilities are proposed to be allocated through electronic auctions, with a starting price set at 50% of their assessed value.

The draft also establishes technical and organizational requirements for infrastructure. Fast-charging stations must not be located too close to each other, and along interregional highways they are planned to be placed at intervals of 20 kilometers. Up to five charging terminals may be installed at a single location, depending on the load on electrical networks.

Special attention is given to quality control and safety. Mandatory metrological inspections will be introduced for all stations, along with regular inspections at least once every two years. The use of equipment that has not passed the required checks will be prohibited.

The explanatory note to the draft states that by the end of 2025, Uzbekistan’s electric vehicle fleet had exceeded 100,000 units. If the proposed measures are implemented, this figure is expected to grow to 400,000–500,000 by 2030 and to 1.5–2 million units by 2035.

According to estimates by the authors of the proposal, a single electric vehicle saves on average 1,500 to 2,000 cubic meters of methane gas annually. Based on projected growth in EV numbers, natural gas savings are expected to reach 600–800 million cubic meters per year by 2030.

The ministry said that the development of charging infrastructure will help reduce environmental pressure, improve air quality, and ensure more efficient use of energy resources.

As part of the proposed measures, Uzbekistan also plans to increase the number of charging stations in the country to 4,000 by 2026. The public discussion of the draft will continue until 17 May.