Is a battery swap system possible for electric 2-wheelers in Lao PDR?

We are thus glad to have supported this ‘Pre-feasibility Study on a Battery Swapping System for Electric 2-wheelers in Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR’ prepared by GGGI, under the guidance of the Lao PDR Ministry of Planning and Investments.

What kind of electric vehicles are used in Laos?

The kind of electromobility vehicles used in the country mostly consists of e-bicycles, e-motorcycles, e-car, e-minibuses, and e-trikes. However, Laos is a small market for EVs because of its small and mostly low-income population .

Can EVs be used in Laos?

Laos is one such country. There are still many limitations to EV application in the country in order to encourage GHG emissions reduction, petroleum import abatement from aboard, and pollution control.

Can Lao provide a sustainable alternative to internal combustion engine motorbikes?

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office stands ready to facilitate any discussion between the Lao government, financiers and the private sector so that a pilot project can promptly be implemented, to provide commuters with an economically, environmentally and socially sustainable alternative to internal combustion engine motorbikes.

Is there a regulation on battery waste management?

Until now, there is no specific regulation on battery waste management, which is a significant tool for EoL battery management from municipalities, industries, the energy sector, and spent batteries of EVs. 6. Challenges, Discussion, and the Way Forward

Why is Laos a small market for EVs?

However, Laos is a small market for EVs because of its small and mostly low-income population . Currently, there are ten companies approved by the government for the sale and import of EVs as well as charging station services.