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Accelerating Jordan’s Electric Mobility


 
 

Introduction

The shift to electric cars in Jordan faces hurdles such as strain on the distribution system, insufficient charging stations, reliability concerns, gaps in the public charging network, slow charging rates, and the necessity for battery maintenance. There are also challenges with return on investment (ROI) for public charging stations due to price caps on electricity tariffs for EV drivers. Additionally, replacing end-of-life batteries is crucial, with a mounting stockpile awaiting sustainable management.

 
 

Challenges

In 2021, Jordan consumed 6,221 ktoe (kilotonnes oil equivalent) of energy, with the transportation sector responsible for 43%, making it the country’s top energy consumer. This sector is also a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and contributes approximately 10% to Jordan’s GD, according to Jordan Vision 2025.

Additionally, vehicle occupancy remains low at 1.3 passengers per vehicle. In 2014, the Ministerial Council approved the Jordan Long Term National Transportation Strategy (2015-2030), emphasizing private participation in the transport sector in alignment with the Economic Modernization Vision’s growth drivers, including ‘Green Jordan’ and ‘Sustainable Resources’.

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.

 
 
 
 

Suggested Approaches

Entrepreneurs are encouraged to develop and implement innovative solutions to address e-mobility challenges. These include exploring battery replacement and management services, and flexible e-mobility solutions such as electric fleets, e-ride sharing such as e-scooters and e-bikes. Additionally, developers can study the prospect of introducing AT and analytics apps that enable preventive maintenance of charging stations, collect and share data related to e-mobility, provide flexible charging payment methods, and battery replacement payment and management/repurposing solutions. The availability and placement of EV infrastructure, including fast charging stations and parking facilities, play a critical role in meeting the demand from EV users.

 
 

Ideation Hub

We have offered viable solution approaches for each of the four sectors to spark your creativity, but we highly encourage you to bring your originality and unique perspectives to the table.

You can use these ideas as a starting point, but we urge you to think outside the box. Let’s come up with pioneering ideas to transform Jordanian industry.
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