Bhutan Electric Vehicle Energy Storage Company

Are EVs available in Bhutan?

As having catered to this silent majority since 2014, I would like to share information for a more balanced view of EVs in Bhutan. We were one of the first companies to introduce EVs for the mass consumer market in Bhutan in 2014 with the Nissan Leaf and have gone through ups and downs of the EV experience in Bhutan so far.

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.

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.

Is EV driving possible in Bhutan?

Already with the government EV project’s much appreciated efforts with installation of both DC fast chargers and AC Chargers, EV driving within western Bhutan is easily possible today. By the end of the year the project will have installed the DC and AC chargers in all the 20 dzongkhags as reported by Kuensel.

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.

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.