Policy implementation is chaotic, and compliance risks are high: operators are frequently subjected to surprise power outages and forced demolitions under the pretext of “illegal land use”; land approval is opaque, and the “user-based” parking lot model is deemed illegal; industry standards are lacking, and the government adopts a “build first, manage later” approach—in a March 2026 inspection in Tashkent, 101 out of more than 1,300 fast charging stations were shut down, and 62 lacked contracts.

Insufficient grid capacity and unbalanced coverage: unauthorized connection of fast charging stations easily leads to voltage instability; the charging network is highly concentrated in large cities such as Tashkent, with severe shortages in rural areas and intercity roads; the actual number of charging stations falls far short of demand (approximately 28,000 electric vehicles were imported in the first half of 2025); residents rely heavily on unsafe “flying wires” for charging.

Operational profitability is difficult, and the model is fragile: operators rely on homeowners to pay electricity bills, and disputes result in power outages; high investment coupled with policy uncertainty makes returns uncertain; the proposed peak-valley electricity pricing will further compress profit margins.

Incompatible technical standards: Interoperability of equipment faces challenges.

In summary, the fundamental contradiction lies in the intense clash between rapid market growth and the incompleteness of policies, regulations, and the power grid. While the opportunities are significant, legal and policy risks must be considered as a primary factor before entering the market.