Subsidies for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Extended to Tallinn Region Municipalities

The Environmental Investment Centre (KIK) of Estonia has expanded its subsidy program for electric vehicle charging infrastructure to include apartment associations and local governments in the municipalities adjacent to Tallinn. Under the new rules, local governments may install public charging stations up to one kilometer away from the nearest apartment building, a significant increase from the previous limit of 300 meters.

The subsidies can be used to purchase charging stations, and housing associations may also apply for a separate grant to increase the electrical capacity of their network. Notably, any infrastructure purchased with subsidy support must use electricity generated solely from renewable energy sources.

Housing associations are eligible for subsidies to install public, semi-public, or private charging stations. Conditions require that the apartment building has at least ten parking spaces and that the building permit was issued before March 10, 2021, as after that date developers are obligated to install charging stations themselves for new constructions.

Local governments can receive subsidies for public charging stations located within one kilometer of an apartment building with a housing association. The amount of the subsidy depends on the number of charging points and the power of the equipment. For standard charging stations, subsidies cover installations of 4 to 20 points, with a minimum of 615 euros per unit. For fast charging stations, at least two points are required, and the subsidy for one fast charger is 11,300 euros.

It is important to note that these subsidies are not available in Tallinn and Tartu, as the charging infrastructure development in those cities is well-functioning on market principles. Applications can be submitted through the e-toetus system until the budget for this measure is exhausted. More detailed information about the subsidy is available on the KIK website.