Hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) adoption has surged, with nearly 18,000 EVs registered on Jordan’s roads by 2018. However, the absence of EV charging infrastructure persists.
To address this, the Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC) mandated EV charging facilities at new gas stations since 2016, licensing over 18 charging stations. Despite business interest, the current tariff system poses economic challenges.
In urban areas, EVs increase household electricity consumption, necessitating coordinated charging for grid stability and reduced power losses. As EV popularity rises, sustainable processing of spent batteries and replacement batteries for existing vehicles becomes increasingly vital. EV owners face challenges finding available charging stations, enduring long wait times, and dealing with range anxiety, impacting their confidence in relying solely on EVs. Businesses investing in charging infrastructure encounter economic viability concerns due to the tariff system limiting ROI in public stations. Additionally, EV owners with end-of-life batteries need viable replacement options to sustain their vehicles’ operation.