Economy Ministry proposed to adopt a disposal fee for EVs' batteries from 2025, announced by Deputy Economy Minister Ahadbek Haydarov on Monday.
Reportedly, the Ministry proposed to collect the fee from importers of finished products or domestic battery manufacturers.
The new tax will not apply to owners of EVs, as well as individuals and legal entities importing ready-made cars, the Ministry added.
If adopted, the tax will vary depending on the capacity of the battery. The payment for light Evs will be from 5 thousand to 10 thousand soums, and for electric trucks up to 370 thousand soums.
As a result, the Ministry of Economy expects to collect about 14 billion soums. It is planned to transfer the received funds to the Ministry of Environmental Protection.
