According to a statement by the Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtradze, there are on-going negotiations to build an electric car manufacturing factory in Georgia. The prime minister stated that the car makes will be from two of the most famous brands but did not specify which ones. The statement was made during the presentation of Green Policy action plan first phase of the implementation “Green Policy – Econtransport”. According to Bakhtadze, Georgia’s number one import product is fuel; therefore, switching to electric cars will have an additional macroeconomic impact. “This will enable us to create more wealth, reduce trade deficit, and build a large consumer base for electricity generated in Georgia.” – stated the Prime Minister.
