SELECTING PRIME LAND FOR EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE: LESSONS FROM UZBEKISTAN’S RAPID ROLLOUT AND GLOBAL BEST PRACTICES
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EV charging infrastructure, site selection, land acquisition, Uzbekistan, emerging markets, grid integration, charging network developmentAbstract
As the global electric vehicle market accelerates, the strategic selection of land for charging infrastructure has become one of the most critical determinants of success for charging network operators. While the United States and Europe grapple with lengthy permitting processes, grid constraints, and high development costs, Uzbekistan has emerged as a compelling case study in rapid EV infrastructure deployment.
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1.Presidential Resolution of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PP-444 of December 19, 2022 “On Measures to Expand the Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles” (available at Lex.uz).
2.Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 732 of November 1, 2024 “On Additional Measures for the Development of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in 2024–2025” (Lex.uz).
3.Presidential Decree of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. UP-22 of February 2026 (as part of the 2026 State Program) — introducing subsidies for electric vehicle charging and additional support for charging infrastructure.
4.Cabinet of Ministers Resolution introducing the mandatory allocation of at least 5% of parking spaces for electric vehicle charging stations in new and reconstructed commercial, public, and roadside facilities (effective February 1, 2025).
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