Cambodia Steps on the Accelerator Toward Electric Mobility

Cambodia is accelerating its transition toward sustainable mobility by rolling out an extensive nationwide network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations—an initiative that supports citizens’ mobility while stimulating commercial activity, particularly in the transport sector.

Strong Government Commitment

His Excellency Keo Rottanak, Minister of Mines and Energy, announced this ambition during the inauguration of a major ZO Motors charging station in Phnom Penh on January 8, stressing that clean energy already accounted for around 63% of the national power grid in 2025.

“The vast majority of electricity supplied by the national grid comes from clean energy sources. This is not only a success for the power sector, but an asset we can leverage to promote development in other sectors,” the minister said, viewing this pilot station as a concrete step toward the reform of the electricity sector driven by the Royal Government.

Electric Vehicle Boom

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport recorded 10,568 electric vehicles registered by September 2025, including 7,187 cars, 671 tricycles, and 2,710 motorcycles—reflecting strong momentum, with more than 5,571 registrations in just the last eight months of the year.

This expansion aligns with the national EV policy for 2024–2030, which targets more than 770,000 units by 2030, supported by fiscal incentives such as a 50% reduction in import duties.

Expanding Partnerships and Infrastructure

The Electricity Authority of Cambodia (EAC) plans to install hundreds of charging stations by early 2026, with at least two to three stations per province and 30 new stations by the end of 2025. Meanwhile, ZO Motors is rolling out 300 fast-charging stations: 30 in 2025, 200 in 2026, and 70 in 2027.

Institutions such as the Ministries of Economy and Finance, Public Works, and the Council for the Development of Cambodia are collaborating on incentive policies, including lower charging tariffs (currently 1,600–1,700 riels) and the local assembly of batteries.

Economic and Environmental Benefits

These measures reduce operating costs by up to five times compared to fossil fuels, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and capitalize on an energy mix dominated by hydropower, solar, and biomass—supporting the goal of reaching 70% clean energy by 2030.