Electricity Authority plans nationwide EV charging rollout by 2026
khmertimeskh.com, 19 Nov '25
The Electricity Authority of Cambodia has outlined plans to deploy electric vehicle charging stations across the country, potentially as early as 2026, in line with the increase in electric vehicle usage.
According to the Head of the Electricity Authority of Cambodia, Mr. Yim Viseth, by the end of 2025, or by January 2026 at the latest, Electricity of Cambodia will install 30 additional electric vehicle charging stations in Phnom Penh and in the provinces, with at least one station in each province.
By early 2026, Cambodia is expected to have nationwide electric vehicle charging coverage, with at least two to three stations in each province.
Mr. Yim Viseth stated that some establishments are currently operating without legal status because they have not applied for the required licences.
To date, the authorities have issued licences to four companies.
He encouraged all unlicensed electric vehicle charging stations to complete the necessary legal procedures to access the terms available to licensed operators.
Licensed operators will be eligible to purchase electricity at a lower price than the consumer tariff.
The Cambodian Electricity Authority does not require investment in transformers, and it does not impose deposits or connection fees.
Regarding charging prices, he stated that operators are not permitted to apply rates exceeding those set by the authorities. Any licensed station applying incorrect pricing will be subject to fines from the Electricity Authority and may, in some cases, face licence withdrawal.
The Cambodian Electricity Authority will continue monitoring through the national application developed for this purpose. The application displays the official tariff, enabling the authority to identify any station applying different rates.
The Electricity Authority of Cambodia has set the following prices: alternating current (AC) charging at KHR 1,050 (US$ 0.26) per kWh; direct current (DC) fast charging, with a capacity of up to 250 kW, at KHR 1,350 per kWh; and direct current (DC) super-fast charging, with a capacity exceeding 250 kW, at KHR 1,450 per kWh.
