Market watch · 30 October 2025 · last verified 30 October 2025
bdnews24 examines the rise of Chinese electric vehicles in Dhaka
A reported 515 registered electric cars and growing e-bike use point to wider adoption, alongside concerns about safety and battery disposal.
bdnews24 reported that 515 electric cars had been registered in Bangladesh and described the spread of Chinese EVs, e-bikes and locally assembled electric three-wheelers in Dhaka.
The report included environmental and safety concerns, especially battery end-of-life management and untrained drivers. It also quoted lower operating-cost estimates, which depend on the vehicle, electricity tariff, driving pattern and charging losses.