Moscow plans to install an additional 550 electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS), according to the city’s mayor. The city government has signed 11 long-term contracts for the installation and maintenance of fast EVCS.
“The Moscow Government will handle the preparation of ready-made points for EVCS placement on street and gated city parking lots in various parts of the city. Operators will be responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the EVCS for seven years, adhering to strict requirements and standards,” the mayor wrote in a messenger app.
It was noted that electric transport is actively expanding its presence in Moscow. Since 2015, the number of electric vehicles has increased 150-fold, reaching 40.4 thousand units. Experts believe that by 2030, the fleet of such vehicles could grow eightfold, reaching 320 thousand. Furthermore, the Mosgortrans fleet includes nearly 3 thousand electric buses. According to the mayor, Moscow ranks first among European cities in the number of electric buses.
In September, it was reported that over 7 thousand electric vehicle charging stations are operational in Moscow. Of these, more than 350 have been installed on the street and road network under the “Energy of Moscow” program by the city’s transport department. The remaining charging stations are located in residential complex parking lots, shopping and business centers, and other restricted access areas.