Electric cars' charging points to be free of charge for a year

Transport minister says electric cars charging points set to alleviate pollution and address transport inefficiency

19 December 2013, 12:00am
by Staff Reporter

1 min read

Charging points for electric cars will be offered for free over a period of one year

The charging points for electric cars across Malta and Gozo will be available for free for a year, Gozo Minister Anton Refalo announced today.

In an effort to encourage the use of electric cars and to facilitate the use of the services, 15 charging points are being installed in Gozo while in Malta, 75 charging points are being installed.

"The government is committed to ensure sustainable growth and to meet the eco-Gozo targets, among which include improved air quality," Refalo argued.

Meanwhile, Transport Minister Joe Mizzi said that this scheme seeks to alleviate the pollution in Malta caused by transport in Maltese roads, which currently stands at an "alarming" 17% of the generated emissions in Malta.

"The government is committed to alleviate the pollution in Malta as this would effectively result in a more efficient public transport and less traffic congestion," Minister Mizzi said.

"Moreover, the scheme is set to pave the way for Malta to reach the 2020 European Climate Change and Energy Target of having 5000 electric cars," Mizzi continued.