AMMAN – On Sunday, the Jordan Free Zones
Investors Commission (JFZIC) unveiled a remarkable 35 percent surge in the
total number of vehicles cleared during the initial two months of the current
year. The figures soared to 12,738 vehicles, marking a significant leap from
9,437 vehicles recorded during the corresponding period last year.
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Jihad Abu Nasser, representative of the
automobile sector at the JFZIC, highlighted a burgeoning interest among
Jordanians towards electric vehicles. This growing trend mirrors the
government's concerted efforts to render electric vehicles more accessible
through reduced taxes, Al-Mamlaka TV reported.
Electric vehicles, championing environmental
preservation and reduced fuel consumption, have garnered substantial attention,
positioning Jordan as a vanguard in sustainable energy initiatives.
Collaborations with international bodies underscore the Kingdom's commitment to
fostering a green ecosystem conducive to electric vehicle proliferation.
Despite gasoline-powered vehicles retaining
dominance in the market, Jordan boasts approximately 100,000 electric cars
among its nearly 2 million vehicles, accounting for roughly 5 percent of the
vehicular landscape.
The government's unwavering stance on
upholding stable legislation aims to nurture an investor-friendly environment
conducive to sustained growth. A recent Cabinet decree mandating a 3-year
factory warranty on vehicles, effective October 1, underscores the authorities'
commitment to swiftly addressing consumer concerns.
Looking ahead, Jordan envisions surpassing the
50 percent milestone in electric vehicle adoption within the next decade to
fifteen years, propelled by favorable policies and growing public interest.
While gasoline-powered vehicle prices remain
steady, the electric vehicle segment witnesses heightened competition fueled by
citizens' inclination towards cost-effective alternatives. Reduced taxes on
electric vehicles bolster their affordability, presenting a compelling
proposition for prospective buyers. However, global dynamics reveal that
factory prices for electric vehicles remain unaffected by customs duties
compared to their gasoline counterparts.
Furthermore, recent data analysis underscores
a historic low in the clearance of gasoline-powered vehicles, with only 425
cars cleared in February of the ongoing year, a stark decline from the 992
vehicles cleared in February 2023.
The burgeoning interest in
electric vehicles signals a transformative shift in Jordan's automotive
landscape, heralding a new era of sustainable mobility and environmental
consciousness. As the Kingdom steers towards a greener future, electric
vehicles emerge as pivotal catalysts in the journey towards sustainable
development.
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