TAHSKENT, Uzbekistan, October 3. Prices at Uzbek electric car stations have increased following the introduction of new electricity tariffs, Trend reports.
TokBor, the largest network of charging stations with over 180 stations in the country, increased the cost of charging by 700 Uzbek soums (5 cents) per 1 kWh.
The prices for charging will now amount to following:
For alternating current (AC) stations — 1950 soums (16 cents) per kWh
For direct current (DC) stations — 2850 soums (23 cents) per kWh
Recently, representatives of Dongfeng Motor (car manufacturer), Luoyang Grasen Power Technology (specializes in the research and development, manufacture, sales, and service of new energy electric vehicle charging equipment) and Tunghsu Group (mainly develops, manufactures, and sells liquid crystal displays and plasma display panel glass substrates) visited the region to discuss possible future cooperation.
Dongfeng Motor plans opening production of electric buses, investing $45 million in the project. The volume of investments will rise to $50 million in 2025 to localize the production of batteries and other components for electric vehicles, as well as organize a maintenance service.
Luoyang Grasen Power Technology company plans to launch the production of electric vehicle chargers in Uzbekistan. The company's potential investment in this project is estimated at $30 million. In addition, Tunghsu Group is ready to invest $50 million in a solar panel project.