Moldova hits 2030 EV target in advance
The Republic of Moldova has approximately 11,000 registered electric cars and over 81,500 hybrid vehicles, including plug-in hybrids. Experts predict that if the current growth rate continues, the number of fully electric cars could double by 2030.
The main challenge remains the lack of adequate infrastructure, which necessitates an urgent acceleration of measures to expand the supply network.
These conclusions were presented during the preliminary launch of the Pre-Feasibility Study on the development of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in both public and private transport in the Republic of Moldova.
The authors of the document propose a practical approach to establishing a network of modern, accessible, and future-proof charging stations. This network would support the country’s climate and energy goals, especially given that the transport sector currently accounts for approximately a quarter of the country's total greenhouse gas emissions.
At the event, Carolina Novac, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, announced that the Republic of Moldova has already met one of the key targets outlined in the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP)—to have 11,000 electric cars on the roads by 2030.
The next significant goal is to ensure that the transport sector reaches a 6.9% share of energy from renewable sources by the end of this decade.
Carolina Novac also highlighted the programs initiated by the Ministry of Energy to support the electrification of the economy, including funding for car charging stations through the “Green House” Program.
"Although we have not yet accessed pre-accession funds to support the electrification of transport, we will concentrate on preparing the charging infrastructure, at least along the main routes," emphasized Carolina Novac.
The Secretary of State affirmed that the ministry will continue to promote electrification policies, focusing on adopting European standards as well as on the digitalization and development of physical infrastructure.
From 2018 to 2022, with support from UNDP Moldova, the first 63 charging stations were installed throughout the country. These stations facilitated the movement of electric cars across national territory and established a crucial green corridor connecting Ukraine to Romania.
The current study was developed in partnership with the National Center for Sustainable Energy (CNED) and the Ministry of Energy, as part of a UNDP Moldova project funded by the Government of Denmark.
