The global electrification transformation in the automotive industry continues to increase gear in the Turkish market. The competition between Togg, Tesla and European giants in the market makes the silent revolution on the roads more visible every day. Fears of range and charging infrastructure, which are the biggest concerns of drivers, are left behind with the coordinated investments of brands and the state. The most up-to-date information announced by the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA) reveals with concrete statistics that Turkey has leapt ahead in this transformation and that the ecosystem has achieved huge growth.

Moreover, this transformation is not just a technological innovation; It also means a historical breaking point for Türkiye’s independence from power. Our country, which is completely dependent on foreign oil and its derivatives and has a current account deficit of billions of dollars, is turning to its own resources thanks to electric vehicles. Vehicles on the roads no longer run on imported fuel; It rotates with produced electricity from local, national and completely environmentally friendly sources such as Solar Power Plants (SPP) and Wind Power Plants (RES) installed all over Anatolia.

Number of Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure Analysis in Türkiye

According to official information announced Number of electric vehicles in TürkiyeIt broke a historical record by reaching 440 thousand 327. To understand how aggressive this rise is, it is enough to look back just a few years ago. In our country in 2022, only around 14 thousandThe number of electric cars will increase to 185 thousand by the end of 2024 and by the end of 2025. 373 thousandhad reached. Achieved in the first half of the year 440 thousandThis new threshold clearly shows that consumers’ trust and demand for electric motor technology is increasing exponentially.

This vertical growth in the number of vehicles is accompanied by charging infrastructure at the same speed. Total number of charging points (sockets) operating commercially throughout the country to 44 thousand 175is on the rise. When the infrastructure details of this station network are examined, a very pleasing picture greets us. Total number of sockets 25 thousand 125While the number of standard AC charging points consists of high-speed DC charging sockets, which are the lifeblood of long trips, the number of to 19 thousand 50reached. The fact that DC charging points have such a high share in the total market makes mid-city travel no longer a nightmare but completely accessible.

SPP and RES Signature: 32 Thousand MWh Power Came from Nature

With the developing infrastructure, electricity consumption rates have also peaked. According to the data, electric vehicles used total electricity at charging stations in just one month. 76 thousand 974 MWhconsumed electricity The drivers’ reflex on time management was also reflected in the type of consumption; full of this enormous power 64.4 million kWh84% of the work was carried out at high-speed DC stations.

The most beautiful statistic behind this consumption frenzy is inherently hidden. Total electricity consumed at stations 42.04 percentIt was met from environmentally friendly stations certified to be supplied entirely from renewable power sources (SPP and RES). To put it mathematically; Of the 76 thousand 974 MWh of electricity consumed by vehicles, 32 thousand 360 MWh was produced directly from wind and solar.In this way, not only tens of thousands of tons of carbon emissions were prevented, but also fuel imports were directly prevented.

When we look at the city-based consumption distribution, the overwhelming superiority of metropolises continues. It alone accounts for 25.35 percent of the total charging consumption. IstanbulWhile maintaining its leadership; followed by 12.96 percent Ankara, with 5.73 percent Izmir, with 5.07 percent bursaand with 3.72 percent Antalyafollowing.

In summary; The fact that the installed charging power throughout Turkey is at 3,412 MW and that this power is increasingly fed with green power proves how determined our country is moving towards a future of both environmentally friendly and independent power.