The project aims to accelerate and lay the groundwork for a sustainable and scalable transition to e-mobility in Jordan. It seeks to support the development of an enabling environment that facilitates the adoption of electric mobility solutions across the country.

The project will also build national capacity by providing training for more than 60 stakeholders on e-mobility technologies, enhancing technical knowledge and strengthening the ability of key actors to support the transition to sustainable transport.

In addition, the project will establish the High-Level Forum on E-Mobility (HFE) to serve as a platform for dialogue, coordination, and knowledge sharing among relevant stakeholders.

Finally, the project aims to strengthen national policies by improving coordination among key ministries, ensuring a more integrated and effective approach to advancing e-mobility in Jordan.

Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision emphasizes the importance of sustainable transport for achieving the country’s social and economic growth objectives. Transitioning to modern, clean transport technologies will drive economic growth by attracting investments, fostering innovation, and creating sustainable jobs.

The expanded use of electric vehicles (EVs) will help reduce the consumption of imported fossil fuels, improving the Kingdom’s balance of payments. Additionally, with transport contributing to 38% of national greenhouse gas emissions, e-mobility will help mitigate global warming, reduce noise pollution, and improve air quality. However, the adoption of e-mobility in Jordan faces several challenges, such as the need for policy reforms, low user awareness, and insufficient coordination among stakeholders. To address these issues, the project will establish a High-Level Forum on E-Mobility (HFE), which will foster public-private cooperation and act as a catalyst for advancing e-mobility adoption.

Tourism is a vital sector of Jordan’s economy and has significant potential to green its activities, especially in transport. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has identified sustainability as a key goal. Reducing the environmental footprint of tourism, including adopting sustainable transport practices, is crucial for the sector’s growth.

The project is expected to generate significant environmental and socio-economic benefits. It will contribute to direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions of approximately 300,000 tCO₂e, with up to 2 million tCO₂e in indirect emission reductions, supporting Jordan’s efforts to transition toward a low-emission transport sector.

To strengthen the enabling environment for e-mobility, the project will organize four high-level e-mobility forums and 2–4 public-private dialogue events. These engagements, together with policy reports and stakeholder meetings, will support the development of a Roadmap for Sustainable Transport in the Jordan Tourism Sector, promoting stronger coordination and policy alignment.

A key component of the project is the Petra e-bus pilot, which will be supported through financial and technical feasibility studies, consultations, and community engagement. The pilot is expected to create 120 jobs and improve health outcomes for more than 1,000,000 tourists and local residents annually by reducing air and noise pollution.

The project will also strengthen national capacity to scale e-mobility solutions by delivering six training sessions for government and private sector representatives, enhancing their technical knowledge and implementation capabilities.

Overall, the project is expected to directly benefit 30,000 people (50% women), contributing to a more sustainable, inclusive, and environmentally responsible transition to e-mobility in Jordan.