AKP Phnom Penh, January 09, 2026 --

Cambodia plans to establish electric vehicle (EV) charging stations nationwide to support citizens’ mobility and business activities, particularly in the transport sector, by reducing operating costs and promoting the use of clean energy.

As of 2025, clean energy accounted for approximately 63 percent of the national power grid, stated H.E. Keo Rottanak, Minister of Mines and Energy.

“The vast majority of electricity supplied through the national grid comes from clean energy. This is not only a success for the electricity sector, but also an advantage that we can leverage to promote development in other sectors,” the Minister said at the grand opening ceremony of ZO Motors’ charging station and the launch of its latest EV models in Phnom Penh on Jan. 8.

He noted that the trial operation of a large charging station in Phnom Penh represents a concrete step toward implementing the Royal Government’s policy on electricity sector reform in support of socio-economic development.

“Using clean energy not only reduces costs for businesses and households, but also helps reduce gas emissions, contributing to a cleaner environment,” he added.

Relevant institutions, including the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and the Council for the Development of Cambodia, have worked together to introduce incentive policies supporting EV adoption, battery-powered vehicles, and vehicle assembly.

The Electricity Authority of Cambodia has recently announced plans to deploy hundreds of EV charging stations nationwide, in response to the rapidly growing use of electric vehicles in the country.

According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, as of September 2025, Cambodia had a total of 10,568 registered electric vehicles.

Meanwhile, ZO Motors Cambodia plans to roll out 300 fast-charging stations nationwide. Of these, 30 stations were established in 2025, with 200 more planned for construction in 2026 and an additional 70 scheduled for 2027.

By Chea Vannak