Policy Framework to Improve Mobility Efficiency and Electrify Transportation in Tonga

Summary

The Kingdom of Tonga is tackling its significant reliance on imported fossil fuels for transportation, which strains the economy and contributes to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. A framework of 27 policies has been developed to enhance mobility efficiency and electrify transportation, building on existing national and regional energy plans. While GHG emissions from land transport are projected to rise by 35% between 2021 and 2050 under a business-as-usual scenario, the proposed policies aim to reduce these emissions by 60% below that baseline by 2050. Key strategies include a feebate system, comprehensive parking regulations in Nukuʻalofa, and initiatives for safe, accessible, and affordable electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure, with the government targeting 10% new light-duty vehicle sales as EVs and a 30% fuel economy improvement by 2030. These efforts align with Tonga's ambitious renewable energy goals of 70% by 2025 and 100% by 2035, supported by the ongoing deployment of smart meters, which already cover 70% of Tongatapu.

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