Makro deploys 30 electric vehicle charging stations across Uzbekistan

Supermarket chain Makro is building Uzbekistan’s first charging network for electric vehicles.

This follows on from a pilot at one of its stores in the capital city of Tashkent.

The network will comprise of 30 charging stations located at stores in Tashkent and 10 other cities across the country. Makro is purchasing AC, CCS and CHAdeMO charging stations. 

“We were proud to be the first retailer in the country to install an EV charging station, and the expansion of the network is the logical next step,” says Roman Sayfulin, Chief Executive at Makro.

“We take our environmental commitments seriously and it is always exciting to share a new technology with our customers.” 

The network will include 20 fast charging stations with two plugs – one AC and one CHAdeMO – and 10 super-fast charging stations with four plugs – one AC, one CCS and 2 CHAdeMO.

Makro operates 95 stores in Tashkent and 30 other cities and towns across Uzbekistan. Formats include hypermarkets, supermarkets and convenience stores.

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