The Balearic Islands, specifically Mallorca and Menorca, have initiated a pilot plan to charge for the use of public electric vehicle (EV) charging points, a response to the financial strain these free services have placed on local municipalities.
The Balearic Energy Institute (IBE) has set a common rate of 25 cents per kilowatt hour to help mitigate costs, although municipalities have the flexibility to adjust this rate. This plan includes a comprehensive approach involving a standard ordinance for uniform implementation across the islands and a detailed pricing and charging information available on the Melib mobile app. Additionally, a fee of three euros per hour is introduced after four hours of free parking at these charging points, which number around 880, some powered by solar energy.
This initiative represents a strategic effort to balance the demand for EV infrastructure with fiscal sustainability for local governments in the Balearic Islands.
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