The large share of first-generation electric cars on Russian roads poses a problem because they do not have access to fast charging. In a conversation we had with RIAMO about this issue reported Stekbike General Manager Ilya Silnitsky.
“The growing share of fast electric filling stations in Russia means that the target rate for the country is 40 electric vehicles per 1 commercial electric filling station,” the expert said.
He said the small electric vehicle fleet is also an obstacle to infrastructure development as it is slow to pay for itself. However, the expert noted that the popularity of electric transport in Russia continues to grow.
Before that Silnitsky reportedHe said that the electric vehicle market in Russia has grown 1.5 times in the last six months. According to him, 1,905 electric cars were sold in February 2024 alone; This figure is 3.5 times more than the same period last year.
With data According to analysts at the consultancy Strategy Partners, sales of electric vehicles in Russia will be at record levels in the next few years.
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