Cambodia's EV Fleet Surpasses 22,000 Units, Charging Network Exceeds 400 Locations

PHNOM PENH, Sep 17, 2026 (KPT) — Cambodia’s registered electric vehicles have surpassed 22,000 units, while the nationwide charging network has expanded to more than 400 locations, officials said Thursday, underscoring the country’s accelerating transition toward cleaner transport. As of August, Cambodia had 22,793 registered EVs, including 16,926 cars, 4,974 motorcycles and 893 three‑wheelers, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. Spokesperson Phon Rim said public interest in EVs is rising, with electric vehicles increasingly seen as a way to cut transport costs, provide convenience and reduce pollution. The Electricity Authority of Cambodia reported more than 400 charging sites nationwide, with a national EV‑charging application listing 460 machines as of September 15. The authority said charging infrastructure requires careful electricity‑system management, as some facilities demand power comparable to factories or large industrial sites. Requests have been received from capital and provincial administrations to install chargers at public locations such as parks and government compounds. For private business sites with high electricity demand, the authority has supported network and transformer investments, sometimes amounting to tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. The Royal Government has tasked the Ministry of Mines and Energy with organizing and expanding charging infrastructure, while stressing the need for quality and safety standards to build consumer confidence. The expansion supports Cambodia’s longer‑term environmental goals, including reducing greenhouse‑gas emissions and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Under its plan, Cambodia aims for electric cars to account for 35–40 percent of vehicles and electric motorcycles for 70 percent by mid‑century. The growing EV fleet and charging network highlight Cambodia’s push to prepare its transport sector for wider adoption of cleaner technologies, with infrastructure expansion now a critical component of the transition.