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Laos halts combustion vehicle imports until end of 2026

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Laos suspended new petrol and diesel vehicle imports on June 1, 2026, with exceptions for commercial transport and emergency vehicles. The government aims for EVs to represent over 30% of the vehicle fleet by 2030, backed by consumption tax exemptions for battery-electric vehicles under $50,000 and planned expansion of charging infrastructure.

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The import suspension is time-limited through end-2026; long-term policy durability and charging infrastructure speed remain to be seen.

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