Challenges in Infrastructure and Electricity

Challenges in Infrastructure and Electricity Grid Infrastructure challenges further highlight the gaps in the government’s approach. While over 140 EV charging stations have been approved, only 38 stations (equipped with 51 chargers) are operational, primarily in urban areas like Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw or along the Yangon-Mandalay Expressway. Rural regions, where much of the population resides, remain underserved, mirroring the country’s broader inequitable development patterns. Compounding this issue is Myanmar’s unreliable electricity supply, which relies heavily on hydropower and natural gas. Seasonal droughts and fluctuating gas production often lead to power shortages, undermining the feasibility of widespread EV adoption. Additionally, the high cost of setting up charging infrastructure – ranging from $800 for basic home units to $80,000 for advanced public chargers สล็อตเว็บตรง