Cambodia Uninterruptible Power Supply Vehicle

What if Cambodia generates electricity for EVs?

If Cambodia generates electricity for EVs by renewable energy such as hydropower, CO2 will not be emitted, but if the country depends on thermal power plants such as coal and gas, CO2 emissions will increase due to fossil fuel combustion. However, CO2 emissions from gas power plants are almost half those from coal power plant.

How EV charging infrastructure is improving in Cambodia?

The Government of Cambodia is working on improving the charging infrastructure for EVs. This includes expanding the network of EV charging stations across the country, particularly in urban areas (MPWT, 2024). As of 2023, the capital city, Phnom Penh, had around 50 charging stations for EVs.

Should Cambodia include electric heavy-duty trucks in its electrification programme?

The high share of electric power needed to run electric heavy-duty trucks should be one of the considerations for Cambodia in its electrification programme, i.e. to include or not to include heavy-duty trucks in the programme. Heavy-duty trucks will need more superfast chargers as will be explained in the following sections.

Why is Cambodia promoting electric vehicles?

The Government of Cambodia is actively promoting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), particularly battery electric vehicles (BEVs), as part of its national policy to transition toward a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.