Prague Aims for Over 1,000 Electric Car Charging Lamp Posts in Three Years
The number of electric vehicles in Czechia is growing and according to official estimates, their number could reach 180,000 by 2030. Most of them will be in the capital city. Prague has therefore decided to increase the number of charging stations available. This year’s plan includes doubling this number, reaching over 1,000 by 2026 and 4,500 by 2030. The ongoing transformation of lampposts into EVR masts with charging capabilities is progressing in residential areas such as Kobylisy, Bohnice, Dvorce, Vršovice, Vinohrady, and Velká Ohrada. Charging stations on these EVR lamps can provide up to 2×22 kW of power. A pilot project in Vinohrady, Prague 2, saw the installation of 13 charging stations with 25 locations at the end of 2022, specifically in Moravská, Korunní, Chodská, Kladská, Slezská, and Slovenská streets. The previous year saw a total of 55 EVR lamps introduced in Prague, not only in Vinohrady but also in Prosek, Vokovice, Kamýk, Háje, and Černý Most. Jan Recman, Prague 2 Deputy Mayor for Environment, Construction, and Territorial Development, emphasized the city’s commitment to building a network for charging electric vehicles in collaboration with the Prague Energy Company. Approximately CZK 219.1 million will be allocated by the Prague City Council...