Driving the Future: Strategic Imperatives and Systemic Challenges in Myanmar’s Transition to Electric Mobility

Driving the Future: Strategic Imperatives and Systemic Challenges in Myanmar’s Transition to Electric Mobility

This study critically reflects on Myanmar’s readiness and potential to transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) amidst escalating climate pressures, energy insecurity, and regional technological shifts. It aims to advocate a systemic and inclusive EV strat...

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Main Authors: Nay Zar Oo, Walton Wider, Leilei Jiang, Jem Cloyd M. Tanucan, Joseline M. Santos, Anantha Raj A. Arokiasamy, Pengfei Deng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:World Electric Vehicle Journal
Subjects:
electric mobility
energy transition
policy advocacy
climate resilience
economic growth
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2032-6653/16/7/348
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Summary:This study critically reflects on Myanmar’s readiness and potential to transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) amidst escalating climate pressures, energy insecurity, and regional technological shifts. It aims to advocate a systemic and inclusive EV strategy rooted in environmental, economic, and governance imperatives. Drawing on an extensive review of scholarly literature, policy documents, and regional best practices, this study synthesizes evidence to frame a normative argument for accelerating the adoption of EVs in Myanmar. It combines the environmental, infrastructural, and political–economic perspectives to support its position. Myanmar’s EV transition is not merely a technological leap, but a structural transformation intertwined with energy equity, public health, and geopolitical positioning. While significant barriers, such as grid unreliability, policy inconsistency, and socioeconomic disparities, persist, coordinated national efforts and regional cooperation can unlock transformative opportunities. Policy clarity, grid modernization, public engagement, and international partnerships are essential enablers. This study offers a timely and region-specific perspective on the EV debate, highlighting Myanmar’s unique vulnerabilities and latent advantages. It presents a value-based call for inclusive, future-oriented policymaking that aligns Myanmar’s mobility system with its sustainability and development goals.
ISSN:2032-6653

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