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Can government support electric vehicle uptake in Bhutan?

This is yet another avenue for Government to support electric vehicle uptake in Bhutan. As diesel prices continue to rise with a concurrent rise in the price of essential goods, shifting to electric cargo transport could reduce overall inflation for essential goods which impacts the poorest the hardest.

Could electric trucks replace diesel trucks in Bhutan?

Local car dealers in Bhutan are by themselves small fry for the manufacturers and have little leverage with the multinational manufacturers. The EVs project success with taxi owners have encouraged truck owners and drivers to consider switching to electric and the Government’s next focus could be on electric trucks to replace diesel trucks.

Can Bhutan take leadership in the EV manufacturing ecosystem?

Without having to invest in car factories, this is one area where Bhutan can take leadership in the EV manufacturing ecosystem. On the EV ownership experience, most EV owners are deeply satisfied with their cars. Some have owned their Leafs for the last 9 years and have barely had to visit the workshop for service.

Should EV manufacturers sell EV models to Bhutan?

Additionally, government support with encouraging EV manufacturers to sell the cheaper EV models to Bhutan would be a much welcome intervention. Local car dealers in Bhutan are by themselves small fry for the manufacturers and have little leverage with the multinational manufacturers.

Why are EVs so expensive in Bhutan?

Battery quality has also improved over the years with the latest state of the art technology and materials being used. This however still adds to the cost of the EVs and keeps EV prices high in Bhutan even with the tax free incentives for all and additional subsidy for the EV taxi owners.

Who owns EVs in Bhutan?

While Kuensel’s regular coverage of the government’s EV project (March 26, March 19, March 14) is appreciated, the vast majority of EV owners in Bhutan, which are privately owned and not taxis, are almost never mentioned.