Kyrgyz lawmaker Dastan Bekeshev has proposed a ban on the export of electric vehicles from Kyrgyzstan. The proposal was made during a session of the Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship and Competition Committee of the Жогорку Кенеш (Supreme Council). Bekeshev’s suggestion aims to encourage the domestic use of electric vehicles and potentially foster the development of a local electric vehicle market. Details regarding the rationale and potential implementation of the ban were not immediately available. The committee will likely consider the proposal further in upcoming sessions. This move reflects a growing global interest in electric vehicle adoption and the desire of some nations to prioritize internal consumption of these technologies. Further debate is expected within the Жогорку Кенеш regarding the economic implications of such a measure for Kyrgyzstan.