AMMAN — President of the
Jordan Free Zones Investors Commission,
Mohammad Al-Bustanji, revealed a rising trend in electric vehicle
demand, with a 96 percent increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales in the
Zarqa region in the first half of 2023.
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According to the figures, 13,861
EV's were cleared
in 2023, as opposed to 7,054 at the same time in 2022, Ad-Dustour daily
reported.
Bustanji said, "We are witnessing a noticeable increase
in Jordanians' interest in EV's, as this interest aligns with the
global trend towards advanced
EV technology."
He emphasized that these vehicles are not only
environmentally friendly but also provide several other advantages, including
high energy efficiency and low overall operating and maintenance costs.
Local transformation
Bustanji added: "The numbers we are witnessing reflect
the transformation occurring in the
vehicle sector in Jordan, especially with
the significant increase in the clearance of electric vehicles."
As for gasoline and diesel vehicles, he pointed out a
decline in demand, with clearance rates decreasing by approximately 17 percent
and 32 percent, respectively. He explained this shift in
consumer priorities as
a result of rising fuel prices on one hand and government incentives to
purchase EV's without increasing taxes on the other.
Increase in hybrid cars
Regarding
hybrid vehicles, Bustanji noted an 80 percent
increase in clearance during the first half of 2023 compared to 2022.
This growth in the hybrid vehicle market indicates an
increasing environmental conciseness amongst consumers and shows their desire
to seek more energy-efficient alternative solutions.
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