Electric vehicles (EVs) are transforming mobility around the world by providing a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. Their presence within the global automotive sector is expanding rapidly, supported by international commitments to curtail greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The global acceleration of EV adoption suggests that even countries such as Zambia, will soon experience its influence-opening pathways for technological innovation and environmental resilience. Nevertheless, Zambia’s transition to EVs is constrained by limitations in its energy infrastructure, a common challenge for emerging markets. This paper explores the Zambian government’s policy framework for establishing a charging infrastructure for EVs (CIEV), with particular emphasis on rural deployment along the 584-kilometer corridor connecting Lusaka to Chipata. Electric vehicles (EVs) are transforming mobility around the world by providing a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. Their presence within the global automotive sector is expanding rapidly, supported by international commitments to curtail greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The global acceleration of EV adoption suggests that even countries such as Zambia, will soon experience its influence-opening pathways for technological innovation and environmental resilience. Nevertheless, Zambia’s transition to EVs is constrained by limitations in its energy infrastructure, a common challenge for emerging markets. This paper explores the Zambian government’s policy framework for establishing a charging infrastructure for EVs (CIEV), with particular emphasis on rural deployment along the 584-kilometer corridor connecting Lusaka to Chipata.

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