Russia is one of the world's largest oil and gas producers, but it is also an automotive powerhouse with about 40 million vehicles. With the transformation and upgrading of the global automotive industry, Russia has also realized the importance and potential of electric vehicles, and recently, Russia** approved an electric vehicle development strategy, which plans to increase the production of electric vehicles to 10% of the overall automobile production by the end of 2030, which is expected to cost 591 billion rubles ($8 billion).
The main elements of Russia's electric vehicle development strategy.
According to the press office of Russia, the strategy is divided into two phases, the first from 2021 to 2024 and the second from 2025 to 2030.
In the first phase, Russia plans to increase the number of electric vehicles from the current level of about 150,000 units increased to at least 250,000 units, accounting for 06%。At the same time, Russia will build 910,000 charging stations, of which 850,000 are slow charging and 6,000 are fast charging, covering major cities and highways across the country.
In the second phase, Russia plans to increase the number of electric vehicles from 250,000 to at least 4 million, accounting for 10% of the total car ownership. At the same time, Russia will build 300,000 charging stations, of which 270,000 are slow charging and 30,000 are fast charging, covering all cities and roads in the country.
In order to achieve this goal, Russia will take a number of measures, including:
Fiscal and tax incentives for electric vehicles, including exemption from customs duties, excise taxes and vehicle purchase taxes, as well as low-interest loans and leasing services.
Non-financial incentives for electric vehicles, including free parking, free toll roads, priority use of bus lanes, etc.
Provide infrastructure support for electric vehicles, including the construction of charging stations, the provision of charging services, the establishment of charging networks, etc.
Provide technical and standard support for electric vehicles, including formulating and improving technical specifications, safety standards, test methods, etc. for electric vehicles.
Provide industrial and innovation support for electric vehicles, including encouraging and supporting the research and development, production and sales of electric vehicles, and promoting international cooperation and exchanges on electric vehicles.
The significance and impact of Russia's electric vehicle development strategy.
The formulation of Russia's electric vehicle development strategy is Russia's first positive response to the transformation of the global automotive industry, and it is also an important transformation and upgrading of the Russian automotive industry, which has important significance and influence.
First of all, Russia's electric vehicle development strategy is conducive to promoting Russia's energy restructuring and environmental protection. The use of electric vehicles can reduce dependence on oil and gas, improve energy efficiency and safety, and reduce energy costs and risks. At the same time, the use of electric vehicles can also reduce vehicle emissions, improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and alleviate the pressure of climate change.
Secondly, Russia's electric vehicle development strategy is conducive to enhancing the competitiveness and innovation capabilities of Russia's automotive industry. The development of electric vehicles requires a high level of technology and standards, and by formulating and implementing an electric vehicle development strategy, Russia can promote the technological progress and standard improvement of its automotive industry, and enhance the core competitiveness and international influence of its automotive industry. At the same time, the development of electric vehicles also requires diversified products and services, and Russia can promote product innovation and service innovation in its automotive industry by formulating and implementing an electric vehicle development strategy to meet the diverse and personalized needs of consumers.
Finally, Russia's electric vehicle development strategy is conducive to increasing the potential and vitality of the Russian automotive market. The development of electric vehicles can expand the size and demand of Russia's automobile market, promote the growth of Russia's automobile production and sales, and increase Russia's automobile employment and income. At the same time, the development of electric vehicles can also enrich the structure and supply of the Russian automobile market, promote the competition and coordination of the Russian automobile market, and increase the choice and welfare of Russian automobile consumers.
In short, Russia's electric vehicle development strategy is a major strategic adjustment and development opportunity for the Russian automotive industry, as well as an important strategic choice and action for Russia to cope with the changes and challenges of the global automotive industry, which is worth paying attention to and looking forward to.