Electric Vehicles

Why it matters

• Reduces reliance on imported crude oil, thereby improving the national current account balance and energy security.
• Mitigates urban air pollution by eliminating tailpipe emissions, contributing to national climate change mitigation targets.
• Promotes the development of a domestic manufacturing ecosystem, fostering innovation in battery technology and charging infrastructure.
• Supports the transition toward a circular economy through the integration of renewable energy sources into the transport grid.

How it is asked

Focus on the policy frameworks incentivizing adoption, the challenges related to grid stability and charging infrastructure, and the strategic importance of critical mineral supply chains for battery production.