MINSK, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- The number of electric vehicles in Belarus is expected to experience a further surge this year, Belarusian Energy Minister Denis Moroz said Friday.
During his visit to the Belarusian State District Power Plant, Moroz highlighted the active growth of electric transport usage in the country, citing official data that over 34,000 electric vehicles are registered in Belarus, with their number doubling annually.
He said the number of electric vehicles is expected to approach 50,000 units by the end of this year, adding that electric transport represents a new and promising direction that has already become an integral part of Belarus' transport system.
The minister said the strong demand for electric vehicles is driving the development of charging infrastructure, which now boasts more than 1,700 stations across the country.
