Growth forecast for the number of electric vehicles: In 2035...

According to information compiled from the Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Projection prepared by the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK), while the number of electric vehicles is increasing rapidly, the rise in the number of charging points is also considered a positive step for the development of the e-mobility ecosystem.

In the projection, increasing the number of electric vehicles in Turkey and rapidly expanding the charging infrastructure across the country are addressed as a strategic goal.

These vehicles stand out with their eco-friendly features and are also being socially embraced.

THERE ARE 3 SCENARIOS ACCORDING TO EPDK

The EPDK projection includes 3 scenarios regarding the number of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure under the headings of low, medium, and high.

In this context, according to the EPDK, the number of electric vehicles is expected to reach 202 thousand 30 in the low scenario, 269 thousand 154 in the medium scenario, and 361 thousand 893 in the high scenario by 2025.

In 2030, the number of electric vehicles is expected to reach 776 thousand 362 in the low scenario, 1 million 321 thousand 932 in the medium scenario, and 1 million 679 thousand 600 in the high scenario.

In 2035, the number of electric vehicles will rise to 1 million 779 thousand 488 in the low scenario, 3 million 307 thousand 577 in the medium scenario, and 4 million 214 thousand 273 in the high scenario.

On the other hand, with the development of efforts toward charging infrastructure, an increase is also expected in the number of charging stations and sockets.

The number of charging sockets is calculated as 34 thousand 278 according to the low scenario, 46 thousand 70 according to the medium scenario, and 61 thousand 897 according to the high scenario for 2025.

According to 2030 projections, the number of charging sockets will be 83 thousand 543 in the low scenario, 142 thousand 824 in the medium scenario, and 181 thousand 274 in the high scenario.

The number of charging sockets is expected to be 146 thousand 916 according to the low scenario, 273 thousand 76 according to the medium scenario, and 347 thousand 934 according to the high scenario in 2035.

TURKEY IS IN A GOOD POSITION

In the projection prepared for electric vehicle usage, development, and charging infrastructure in Turkey, it is estimated that the total electricity consumption resulting from electric vehicles will vary between 3.98 and 9.39 terawatt-hours in 2035.

We are witnessing a period where the electric vehicle ecosystem is developing rapidly and electric vehicles are becoming much more visible in daily life.

According to the EPDK, the electric vehicle charging network infrastructure forms the foundation of an eco-friendly transportation system and plays a key role in energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction targets.

Furthermore, in addition to its renewable energy potential, Turkey's advanced energy infrastructure offers a significant opportunity to support the widespread use of electric vehicles.

While there were 14 thousand 896 electric vehicles in Turkey at the beginning of last year, this number has reached 93 thousand 973 as of today.

On the other hand, as a result of investments made by charging network operators licensed by the EPDK, while 3 thousand 81 charging points were in service across Turkey at the beginning of 2023, a total of 17 thousand 233 charging points, including 11 thousand 412 slow charging (AC) and 5 thousand 821 fast charging (DC) points, were reached as of the beginning of April.

According to the EPDK, this ratio is 13.75 on average in European countries, and Turkey is in a good position in terms of the number of electric vehicles per socket.

News Source: 12punto