Türkiye's rapid expansion of electric vehicle and charging infrastructure investments is positioning it as a major e-mobility market in Europe, and industry representatives say the country aims to become a global leader by 2030.
A clear policy framework for e-mobility is urgently needed to align charging infrastructure with sustainability targets, Trusted Charging Alliance President Christian Philipp told Anadolu.
Phillip, emphasizing the need for common standards in charging technologies, said: "We are ready as an industry. We can harmonize technologies together. No company alone can solve these major challenges."
Integrating electric mobility with solar power offers significant opportunities, he said and added that the industry is focusing on solutions that will rely fully on renewable solar and wind energy in the future.
- Shared charging systems solution for residential buildings
Philipp said that highway charging infrastructure in Türkiye is successful, but charging arrangements in multi-unit residences remain a challenge.
"If people in Türkiye come home at 5 p.m. and all plug in their cars at once, the grid cannot handle it. But if vehicles are charged through artificial intelligence at optimal hours throughout the night, there will be enough energy on the grid," he explained.
" With shared charging use in buildings, the system becomes stable and affordable," he said.
Philipp shared that Türkiye recorded a 127% increase in new electric vehicle registrations compared to last year.
"Türkiye is the hero of e-mobility in Europe. Brands like TOGG and Karsan have a major role in this success," he said.
"We trust the Turkish market. We would like to collaborate with Turkish companies on joint research and projects," Philipp said. "Interest in e-mobility in Türkiye is strong, and people are ready to adopt the technology."
- Türkiye ready for electric mobility transition
Mehmet Goksu, founder and chief executive of Vale Charging Systems, said Türkiye is ready for the shift to electric mobility, noting that the country's energy infrastructure can already support electrification.
"Türkiye has become a country that produces technology, and we manufacture local EV charging stations. All of this fits with the electrification roadmap," Goksu said.
He noted that renewable energy sources, which Türkiye has in abundance, are a key element supporting the growth of e-mobility.
"Our country is very rich in solar, wind and hydroelectric resources. E-mobility must be considered alongside clean energy sources," Goksu said.
He added that integrating storage technologies with renewables, as well as home battery systems, would reinforce smart grids and provide greater flexibility for both consumers and the state.
The number of charging operators in Türkiye has now exceeded 150, he said, predicting that in the near future all charging services may be managed on a single digital platform.
Looking ahead to 2030, Goksu said Türkiye is "well-positioned" to become not only a regional but a global leader in e-mobility, citing advances in technology, industry capacity and government policy.
By Humeyra Ayaz
Anadolu Agency
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