GLOBAL TRANSITION
Global ZEV Transition Roadmap
Initially launched at COP28, the Global ZEV Transition Roadmap presents the collective actions the ZEV Transition Council intends to undertake with wider international partners to accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) – efforts that will help make ZEVs the most affordable, accessible, and attractive options in all regions by 2030.
Developed by the world-leading experts and initiatives of the ZEVTC’s International Assistance Taskforce (IAT), the Roadmap is informed by the Breakthrough Agenda’s recommendations and the ambition of the COP27 Global Commitment.
The 2025 update presents a non-exhaustive list of global- and regional-level initiatives that are actively supporting EMDEs in their transitions to ZEVs and electric mobility, and also summarizes the recent activities of the initiatives and plans for the coming year.
Six Strategic Challenges
Past editions of the Roadmap have identified six urgent strategic challenges and offered a map of solutions. Initiatives identified within the 2025 edition are working toward tackling these solutions and offering greater support to emerging markets.
Building capacity across EMDEs to develop and implement policy action
Improving access to and scaling finance
Increasing the availability of ZEVs in EMDEs
Accelerating charging infrastructure roll-out
Lifecycle management of ZEVs, EVs and battery components
