ASEAN Guidelines for the Promotion of Light Electric Vehicles
ASEAN transport ministers adopt Wuppertal Institute’s guidelines for the diffusion of low-emission vehicles in Southeast Asia
ASEAN transport ministers adopt Wuppertal Institute’s guidelines for the diffusion of low-emission vehicles in Southeast Asia
The Wuppertal Institute has developed the "ASEAN Guidelines on Light Electric Vehicles" for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in cooperation with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). On 21 November 2024, the guidelines were officially adopted at the 30th ASEAN Transport Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The creation of the guidelines is a part of the ASEAN-German Technical Cooperation Project "Sustainable Mobility in Metropolitan Regions in ASEAN" (SMMR), funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
The light electric vehicle (LEV) guidelines are part of comprehensive efforts to decarbonise the transport sector and are intended to promote the implementation of sustainable mobility strategies in ASEAN member states. They recognise the central role of light motorised vehicles in the region, especially for passenger transport and urban logistics. To reduce their negative impacts – especially air pollution, noise and CO2 emissions – the document provides member states with a flexible framework to promote LEVs. The guidelines support the development of country-specific approaches to suit local circumstances. To this end, the authors propose a five-stage process:
- Creating country-specific visions for the future use of LEVs
- Developing a comprehensive understanding of the local LEV ecosystem
- Identifying challenges and opportunities
- Defining concrete objectives and policy measures
- Monitoring and evaluation
Small and light two-, three- and four-wheeled vehicles play an important role in the transportation of people and goods in many countries in Southeast Asia. The electrification of these vehicles therefore has the potential to significantly reduce air and noise pollution as well as CO2 emissions – while at the same time creating cost-effective, sustainable mobility solutions for the local population and economy. It also opens up new potential for the development of regional value chains and innovative charging infrastructures that can accelerate the transition to low-emission transportation systems.
The guidelines can be downloaded free of charge via the link below.