The dilemma of charging stations in Uzbekistan
The proliferation of “zombie piles”: Out of over 53000 public charging piles nationwide, nearly one-third (30.8%) are unusable (about 16000) due to equipment failures, lack of connection to the power grid, and the growth rate of bad piles (43%) is faster than the total pile growth rate (37%).
Serious shortage of fast charging: 70% of charging stations use slow charging (≤ 22kW), which takes more than 3 hours to fully charge; However, high-power fast charging (≥ 150kW), which is crucial for long-distance travel, accounts for only 10%, resulting in low user satisfaction (only 45% believe the speed is fast enough).
The approval process is extremely lengthy: installing a new pile takes an average of 18 months from construction to electrification, mainly due to local bureaucracy and difficulties in grid connection (such as Repsol being forced to cut nearly half of its plan due to grid issues).
Fragmentation of user experience: Different operator apps and payment methods are not unified; Equipment aging and frequent cable theft; And the facilities are concentrated in big cities, with severe shortages in rural areas and along highways.
Deep obstacles: The cost of purchasing electric vehicles is high, and the average age of gasoline cars in Spain is 14 years, which hinders users’ willingness to switch due to negative charging experiences.
Summary: The pain points are intertwined with four major problems: low construction quality, lack of fast charging, poor administrative efficiency, and inconsistent standards, which belong to systemic chronic diseases.
Market Opportunity
Policy dividend: Spain’s “Moves Corredores” project allocates 97 million euros to build 2880 charging points; Personal installation of charging stations can be tax deductible up to 4000 euros.
The gap is huge: the installation speed of charging piles is only one-third of the growth rate of electric vehicle sales, and the market space is vast. Core pain points and countermeasures
1. High certification threshold → Complete CE certification (including LVD, EMC, RoHS), with wireless function and RED certification; Ensure that the product complies with IEC 61851 and ISO 15118 standards (starting from 2026, AC piles must support EN ISO 15118-20 “plug and charge”).
2. The power grid is old and difficult to install → Provide an “integrated light storage and charging” solution to reduce peak shaving and valley filling, and minimize power grid impact; Utilize the favorable laws in Spain (apartment owners have the right to install charging stations without approval from the owners’ assembly) as a selling point for promotion.
3. Fragmented experience and inefficient operation → The product supports the OCPP 1.6/2.0.1 open protocol and can be integrated with mainstream European platforms; Integrate local payment methods; Refer to the Wenea subscription service model to lock in users.
4. High after-sales costs → Establish a remote intelligent operation and maintenance platform (fault self diagnosis target of over 85%+OTA upgrade); Find local installers/EPC partners to provide on-site services and reduce single visit costs (up to $5000-8000 in the European market).
Three-Step Strategy
Short term (0-6 months): Complete CE certification, find local partners, participate in industry exhibitions, and implement 1-2 benchmark projects.
Mid term (6-18 months): Establish a local spare parts warehouse, jointly bid for government subsidy projects, and promote the overall solution of photovoltaic storage and charging.
Long term (over 18 months): Consider local assembly and transition from an equipment supplier to a comprehensive energy service provider.
Core tips: proactive compliance, technological adaptation, local cooperation, and model innovation – upgrading from “selling equipment” to “providing complete solutions”.
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